Path 2 Success

New “Path 2 Success” web pages guide RU-N undergraduate students to academic and career success, connecting students in all schools with the information, services, and resources needed to reach their goals!

First-years, sophomores, juniors, and seniors have pages curated specifically …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Advice for Transfer Students: Where to Find Rutgers Student Resources

Adjusting to a new university is an ongoing process, and it’s never too late to get a little extra help. Rutgers has a variety of resources available that can help! Click here for a list of on-campus resources.

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How to Find a Mentor in College

As a transfer student, finding a mentor can be one of the most meaningful ways to help you navigate this new transition and make the most of your time at a new school. Mentors can tell you about resources on …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Combating Imposter Syndrome | You Are Who You Know Yourself to Be

Should I apply for this job?

Am I even qualified?

Will they call me back?

These are just some of the questions you may ask yourself when you start reviewing the “qualifications” section of a job listing you’re excited about. …

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Should You List Your Transfer Colleges on a Resume?

Wondering whether or not you should list each institution you attended if you transferred schools?

Read the full article for advice for transfer students on how to decide what academic information to include on your resume!

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Preparing to Re-Enter the Workforce After Retirement

If you’re returning to work after retiring, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re far from it. 

“After dipping during the pandemic, ‘unretirements’ are on the rise due to a tight labor market, lessened pandemic concerns, and high inflation,” …

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Finding a Meaningful Second Act Career

After spending years advancing in their careers, many seasoned professionals debut in second acts that combine purpose with a paycheck. With the average life expectancy growing apace across the globe, most of us face the prospect of working in some …

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A Guide to Returning to College After a Break: Tips & Advice

There are many reasons for taking a break from school. No matter what your personal situation or how long you’ve been away from school, it’s important to be prepared to return so you can make the most of your college …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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5 Ways to Ease the Transition from Community College to University

Illustration depicting a roadsign with a future concept. White background. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

In recent years, students and parents have increasingly found the lower tuition costs associated with community colleges to be a big draw. For many families, the …

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Four Methods of Combatting Imposter Syndrome

New jobs are rife with challenges—with all kinds of new vocabulary and work expectations to learn and bosses to impress, experiencing a bit of imposter syndrome is perfectly normal. For the uninitiated, imposter syndrome is a pattern of thinking where …

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Making a Career Change in Your 30s, 40s, or 50s: Strategies for Success

It’s easy to mythologize our grandparents’ and parents’ careers.

Many of them worked in the same industry – or even at the same company! -throughout their lives. They earned healthy pensions, were promoted regularly, and came to view their peers …

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