Tag Archives: careers

Alumni Event Recap

Posted on March 4, 2021 by lmayo95

Last night I attended the COMM Alumni Panel set-up by the University Career Center. Alumni are a great resource and I found it super useful to hear about their personal experiences transitioning from college to a job. The COMM alums … Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Life at USG, students, Uncategorized, Work Experience | Tagged alumni, careers, cover letter, Networking, resume, Virtual Interviews | Leave a comment

Opportunity Is What Happens While You’re Busy Studying

Posted on October 10, 2017 by USG

Well, that title is a little wordy. Basically, earning a degree and working a full time job can bear a heavy load on anyone. Some full-time students even work more than one job to support themselves and thinking about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Campus Activities, Life at USG, Work Experience | Tagged Business, Career and Internship Services, career choice, career counseling, careers, Digital Media, graduation young professional career internships sucess, internships, portfolio, University of Maryland, Washington Dc | Leave a comment

Summer Kick-Off!

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Rebecca Gale

Ultimately, I’m so grateful that my time at the Universities at Shady Grove allowed me to learn about new developments in my field of study and connect with my passion – material culture. Since then, school has been so much more interesting and I’ve taken ownership of my education. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Uncategorized, Work Experience | Tagged career, career choice, career ready, careers, fellowship, Historic Deerfield, history, Internship, material culture, museum work, museums, professional development, Professors, public history, real world, Student Life, summer, summer break, UMBC, undergraduate, work | 4 Comments

Ask a profess(or)ional.

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Rebecca Gale

Professors can be great mentors. Of course, you won’t like every one you have, but if you enjoy a certain professor’s class or find them very approachable, it’s definitely worth it to forge a relationship with him or her. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Faculty & Staff, Uncategorized | Tagged advice, career, careers, College, college experience, internships, Job Searching, jobs, Mentors, Professors, school, Staff, the Universities at Shady Grove | Leave a comment

‘Tis the Season…to apply for internships!

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Rebecca Gale

It can get overwhelming sitting in classes learning about theories and ideas, wondering what career you want to pursue. Internships provide hands-on experience applying the things you learn in class to work being done in the real world. Continue reading →