Self-care is the basis of it all

Jamie Grant, C’98 GEd’99
Senior Associate Director, Career Services

Being tied to an academic calendar, I’ve always found May to be a uniquely peculiar time.

Outside, flowers and trees are blooming, birds are chirping and humans are making more vitamin …

By Jamie Grant
Jamie Grant Senior Associate Director, Engineering
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12 Free Online Courses With Certificates to Boost Your Resume

Raise your hand if you’ve ever missed out on an opportunity because of a skill you didn’t have. We can empathize with the feeling of joy at discovering a potential next job suddenly turning to frustration while reading the job …

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So you received an offer? Don’t rush your decision!

Scenario: You’ve been offered a job opportunity. That’s fantastic news and a testament to your hard work and dedication. Plus, you can finally stop worrying about what you’ll do this summer or after graduation, so it feels great to just …

By Anne Dickinson
Anne Dickinson Senior Associate Director, The College
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CS Radio – Episode 208: Interviewing Advice from New Social Media

It’s our PENN-ultimate episode of the school year! Join Michael and Natty as they dive into the evolving landscape of job interviews in the age of social media. In this episode, Michael and Natty explore how humor and storytelling can …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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My Summer with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Darya Ameri, NUR ’24, Edgewater, NJ

This summer, I had the privilege of working at a hospital that has driven my career goals from a very young age, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. I not only learned a great deal …

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Career Services
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Conservation in Wisconsin

Khue Tran, COL ’24, San Jose, CA

This summer, I had the opportunity to intern at the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Wisconsin through the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) public service internship program. I came into the …

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Career Services
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Bridging Gaps and Building Futures: My Summer with FLIP National

Cam’Ron Stewart, COL & WH ’26, Sunrise, FL

This summer, thanks to the generous funding from UPenn, I had the privilege of working with FLIP National – a platform dedicated to supporting first-generation, low-income students. As I embarked on this journey, …

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Career Services
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Adulting: Start Your Free Trial Today

Shivam Raja, WH ’26, Alma, AR

For many students, the summer after freshman year is daunting. We are told by our peers and upperclassmen that we should “enjoy” our summer and not worry about getting a summer internship or job. …

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Career Services
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Hey Day Celebration & End of the Semester

The end of the semester can bring about a wide variety of emotions. There are individuals who just finished their first year of university and others who are wrapping up their senior years. Regardless of your class status, everyone at …

By Jialin Huang
Jialin Huang Coordinator, Graduate School Advising
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Applying Behavioral Science in International Development  

Grace Chen, LPS Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences (MBDS), 2023

This summer I had the opportunity to intern at the Center for Utilizing Behavioral Insights for Children (CUBIC) at Save the Children. Founded in 2020 by Allison Zelkowitz, CUBIC …

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Career Services
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