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4 Tips for Establishing Good Study Habits

Alright, confession time: I was the worst kind of high school student. I looked over my notes for about 15 minutes the night before a test, often while watching TV, and wrote almost all of my AP Literature papers in …

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It’s never too early to get career ready!

If you’re wondering when the best time to start your career readiness preparation is, the answer is: right now! Whether you’re about to graduate, just transferred from another school, or just declared your major, you’re in exactly the right place. …

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Wondering how your courses and college experiences connect to your career?

Believe it or not, all of your experiences, from your on-campus job to your clubs and organizations to your courses and research and field opportunities and EVERYTHING you’re involved in all helps you prepare for your career. You’re developing key …

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Advice for International Students from an IT and Analytics Student

As an international student, you might be wondering where to go to find advice. Consider connecting with the CDC or viewing the resources available to you on their website. With pages dedicated to international students and anyone studying data and …

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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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Apply to Get Free Rides to Job Interviews, Job Training Sites, and/or a Job with Lyft!

Lyft has a new program to help you get to your job, interviews, even trainings, all completely free. The program is available in New Jersey, so if you think you might need some help finding a ride, get started now!

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Getting the Most Out of Campus Career Services

I've attended three colleges in my higher education career: in undergrad I transferred from one school to another, and I went to the third for grad school. You know what that means? It means I've been inside my fair share …

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The Right Way to Follow Up After a Career Fair (Email Template Included!)

You went to the career fair, you made great connections with employers, you shared your resume with recruiters…now what?

Following up after a networking event like a career fair is an essential step. Aim to follow up within 24 hours, …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Facing post-graduation “firsts” and uncertainty about DACA’s future, undocumented students turn to each other for support

“Life after college can be difficult to navigate for any graduate, but for undocumented students, the challenges can be greater.”

Read this story from The Hechinger Report about how a group of undocumented alumni formed groups to support their transition …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Never Say These Things to Your Professor

Your professor goes through a lot. They deal with multiple classes per day; many students, all with different personalities and needs, and the enormous pressure of making sure each of those students succeeds. This is why we should always treat …

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