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A Step “Back In Time” Prepares History Major for the Future
Rosie Cohen, a junior majoring in history and minoring in theatre arts & law & society spent the summer of 2021 as an interpretation intern at Old Sturbridge Village, a living history museum in central Massachusetts. How did you find out about this opportunity and how did you apply? I found out about this opportunity…
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Lifelong Love of Books Turns Into Opportunity of a Lifetime
By Tereza Lopez ’21 I’ve been working to get into the publishing industry for a while now. When I was around twelve, I made the decision that I wanted to be an editor. I wanted to be in the writing and creation process of books—because I love books. I started trying to get my foot…
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At a Crossroads: How I Adjusted and Changed My Plans During the Pandemic
After some massive blows – the semester’s abrupt end, the cancellation of my summer internship, and the indefinite postponement of study abroad due to the pandemic – there were days when I could barely get out of bed because I just did not have the energy to get any work done. Feeling discouraged was an…
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Networking: Something for Everyone
I’m sure all of us have been told that networking is super important and one of the most crucial aspects of finding a job. However, as a psychology major, I always thought networking was only needed for students studying business, marketing, or management. I wanted to go to graduate school and get my PhD in…
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The Art of Moving Forward: Coping with Rejection and Uncertainty
One of my favourite movies as a child was Meet the Robinsons, a Disney film about a boy who travels to a place where anything is possible: the future. Now, as a senior in college, I dread thinking of the future and hearing the question What are you doing next year? As much as I…
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Five Ways to Make the Inevitable Job Search a Little More Bearable
You’ve done everything you’re supposed to. You worked hard in all your classes, embraced challenge after challenge (after challenge…) and consistently sought out opportunities for growth in the form of internships, jobs, and volunteer work. By now, your inbox should be filled with invitations for interviews and hiring managers should be tripping over themselves trying to get you to…
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