Affinities / Identities

The Career Center is here to support you as you explore your interests, gain experience, and work toward your goals. Check out the following resources for career exploration, internship/job search, and more.

Building Confidence, Community, and Leadership: Spotlight on The Boys’ Room

The Boys’ Room is a mission-based affinity and mentorship program created for Black and Brown boys in grades 3–8 who attend predominantly white schools. The program focuses on creating a supportive environment where students can build confidence, leadership skills, self-awareness, …

By Mitch Moise
Mitch Moise Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Making the Most of your First Summer Internship

If you are heading out on your first internship this summer, we wanted to put together some advice, tips, and resources on ways to make the most of your summer experience.

1. Be Early & Prepared!

One of the best …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Register for Career Classes this Fall!

Did you know there are two different career-related classes you can register for during the upcoming fall semester? Both are taught by Career Center Advisers, and are a great way to integrate you career exploration and planning into your day-to-day …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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3 Questions with Adrianna Muir, ’02, Director of Conservation Collaboration at The Nature Conservancy

Welcome to “3 Questions with …”, a recurring feature on the Career Center blog. We’re asking alumni of all graduation years and career interests to share a bit of their experiences and advice. 

Adrianna Muir, ’02, Director of Conservation Collaboration …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Working at Museums

Museums are educational organizations that collect, preserve, and present important artifacts and works of art for the public to view and study. In the US, most museums and cultural institutions are non-profits. Museums are organized by their collections (art, history, …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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What Degree Do You Need for a Forensic Science Career?

There is more to forensics than you think. Those who pursue this career path have a variety of majors. Some degrees are ones you might readily expect, such as chemistry or biology, while others may surprise you!

Find out more …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Considering Social Work?

What is Social Work, anyway?

Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that prioritizes human well-being and aims to help meet basic and complex needs of all people, with a particular focus on those who are vulnerable, …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Featured Resources

What sparks your curiosity? Which kinds of activities make you feel energized and excited? How would you like to make …

Internships. An opportunity to gain exposure, explore and try ideas for your future, apply theory from the classroom out in …

Career Fellow David Zhao ’21 shares his story of how career discovery programs can help you explore top companies in …

It’s tempting to make assumptions about the type of internship, volunteering, or other work experience you’re supposed to pursue with …

It’s easy to say, “I would never be tricked by a scam employment offer!” But every year, students at universities …

The Career Center Professional Development Fund allows currently enrolled students to apply for funding to offset the costs associated with: