Welcome to the Reflect, Discover & Explore Multiple Interests Community!

Career development is a lifelong process. As your interests, skills, and experiences grow, your career plans and goals will shift to align with this new information. Don’t feel pressured to “have it all figured out” right away; instead, think of career development as a research project — one that takes patience and time to produce strong results.  Whether you’re a first or second year student thinking about majors or exploring potential career paths, or a third or fourth year student gathering new information or considering post-Tufts options, the Reflect, Discover & Explore Multiple Interests community is for you. You’ll find self-assessment information, career competency resources, advice for evaluating options, and connections to people who are ready to support and encourage you.

Campus to Career: Tips for Summer Interns

Say This … Instead of That

The way you say things matter, especially in the workplace. Try these helpful phrase “swaps” to improve your communication skills:

“This makes no sense” SWAP “Can you help me understand?”

“I’m sorry, but I …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Campus to Career: Tips for Summer Interns

First Day Feels: Tips to Settle In

Starting a new internship is a big step—and it’s okay if your first day feels a little awkward or overwhelming. Here are a few tips to help you get grounded and feel more …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: SmartyPants Productions

Current student, Alice Estrada shared the following about being a Summer Intern at SmartyPants …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
This summer, I worked as a research intern at Smartypants, supporting a variety of projects. Most …

By Katie Sullivan
Katie Sullivan Assistant Director
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Internship Spotlight: The Office of Massachusetts State Representative Adrian Madaro

Current student, Siena Furfaro shared the following about being a Summer Intern at The Office of Massachusetts State Representative Adrian Madaro …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
As an intern, I assisted the office with drafting …

By Kelly Roberts
Kelly Roberts Assistant Director
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Internship Spotlight: Environment America

Current student, Samara Haynes shared the following about being a Summer Intern at Environment America …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
Last summer, I worked alongside the Environment America Great Outdoors Campaign Director on federal and …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: California Stress Trauma and Resilience Institute (CAL STAR)

Current student, Zoë Huml shared the following about being a Summer Intern at CAL STAR …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
As an intern at CAL STAR this summer, I worked on two main projects.

My …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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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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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: