Category: Professional Development
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Reaching Success at the Finish Line of Your First Year
3/6/15Congratulations, you’ve made it to Spring Break! Finally, midterms are behind you. If your midterms were rescheduled for after Spring Break due to snow days, have hope and don’t lose track! With midte … Read more
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How to Stay Up to Date on Industry and Career-Related News
2/24/15In this fast-changing world it’s important to keep up-to-date on the latest news, stories, and events, especially in your industry or field of work. Periodicals are a great source that not only keep y … Read more
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Change Your Activities and Change Your Perspective
2/20/15When I was preparing for my transition from high school to college, the piece of advice I heard most frequently was “get involved in organizations early!” In an attempt to heed this advice, I dove hea … Read more
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The Ultimate Bucket List
2/6/15After a full day of procrastination, spending the night in the Undergraduate Library, and finally getting a good amount of work done, my friend and I decided to head over to the Old Well at 6:15am to … Read more
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Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
2/4/15“So I can see here that you studied abroad,” he said, as he looked up from my resume. “Where exactly did you go?” “Yes I did, I went to Singapore last semester,” I replied with a smile. “Oh wow, how … Read more
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Why You Should Do Something That Scares You
1/30/15Dear first-years, at some point this semester I want you to do something that scares you or makes you feel uncomfortable. No, I’m not talking about anything illegal – I’m talking about starting the ou … Read more
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How I Took Responsibility for My Own Academic Success
1/23/15As I wrap up my time here at Carolina, I feel very nostalgic. I reflect on the people I have met, the classes that I took, and the lessons that I learned. One of the most important lessons I have lear … Read more
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6 People to Speak With This Semester
1/16/15Professionals in a variety of career fields. Early on, it’s important to conduct informational interviews to learn just what life on the job is like so that you can make an informed decision as you’re … Read more
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A Year-by-Year Guide of How UCS Can Help You
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Fewer Resolutions, More Goals
1/5/15The beginning of a new year and a new semester promises a new start. Many kick off the year with a resolution of some kind: whether it is to study more and go out less or start looking for an intern … Read more