Kelly Zayago, GSE Masters in Intercultural Communication, 2024
On May 9, 2023, I stepped into the elevator of a historic manufacturing building in Chinatown and pressed the button for the fourth floor, unsure what to expect of a refugee resettlement …
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Written byZoe Kaplan
Edited by Emily Courtney
Updated on March 15, 2024
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“Academia today is dominated by the utilitarian mindset that values an education strictly on its monetary potential. We measure the success of a degree with the same tools we analyze stocks and assets: the higher the return on investment, the …
Sparsh Maheshwari, SP2 Masters in Social Policy & Data Analytics, 2024
This summer, I interned with Atmashakti Trust, an Indian nonprofit dedicated to assisting vulnerable and marginalized populations across Odisha and other parts of the country. This internship helped me …
If you’re pursuing a philosophy degree, you likely get many questions — and may have questions yourself — about what job you’ll have after graduation. While “philosopher” is technically an option, this major teaches skills applicable to various fields, like critical thinking, …
If you’re looking for a job where you’ll be able to make an impact on people and in communities, a career in direct service may be your next great move.
This month, we’re highlighting 10 organizations looking to fill direct-service …
Melissa Nong, COL ’24, Quakertown, PA
What does a just and equitable food system look like? And how do we create a dignified and community-driven access point to nutrition for our neighbors? These two questions were the core of my …
As we coast through September and really dig our heels into this school year, many of us (like me!) may be thinking back wistfully to summer vacations on the beach. However, just like a red flag on the shoreline warns …
Welcome to the Fall 2023 semester! I always love the start of the academic year with the hustle and bustle of Locust Walk and a whole new semester of ideas to explore and experiences to pursue.
Amid all of this …
Before you land a job, you might spend hours learning a particular set of skills to thrive in that industry and role. Once you start your first day, however, your learning should be far from over. Upskilling is when you …
