CLAS Internships and Experiential Learning: Apply to Earn Academic Credit for a Summer 2024 Internship

Earn Credit AND Be Paid!

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences encourages students to pursue internships and earn academic credit for them if appropriate. OUS oversees the internship-for-credit process and works with students to identify and pursue internship opportunities, …

By Kate Szumanski
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Unlock Your Future: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough of Interstride, a Job Platform for International Students

As an international student at Villanova University, one of the most crucial resources that we encourage you to become familiar with during your time here is Interstride: a job search platform created by international students for international students.

In this …

By Alexandra Karlesses
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What is Job Shadowing & How Can it Benefit You?

The job search is exciting because there are so many options for what you can do — but for the same reason, it can also be overwhelming. How can you figure out what you want to do if you don’t know …

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Wildcat Intern Spotlight (Andrew Kline): “I found a future in government work”

Student: Andrew Kline

Employer: Traffic Planning and Design, Inc.

Role: Planning Specialist Intern

Q: What were some of your primary job responsibilities?

Preparing response letters for land development and subdivision project submissions after conducting a traffic review, consulting municipal government …

By Vanessa Schmidt
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Wildcat Extern Spotlight (Maeve Morris): “I felt like a real nurse!”

Student: Maeve Morris

Hospital: Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

Q: Can you tell us more about the unit you worked on?

Maeve: I worked on a Thoracic Intermediate Care Unit, which was a part of the critical care department. My primary …

By Vanessa Schmidt
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CLAS ALUMNI-STUDENT MENTORING PROGRAM

The Office for Undergraduate Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is delighted to offer to alumni and students the opportunity to be matched one-to-one in an alum-student mentorship pairing.

Mentoring consists of a long-term relationship focused on …

By Kate Szumanski
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BCG Virtual Pride Networking Event | Tues, April 16

Date: Tuesday, April 16th

Time: 7:30pm-8:15pm ET

Where: Virtual via Zoom

What: Come join us for a virtual information session and networking event to meet members of the Pride@BCG Network!  All those who are currently in the application process, planning to apply, or who …

By Megan Pongratz
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Many job applications are never read by a human. Here’s how to make sure your résumé gets seen.

These 5 tips from Fast Company can help you ATS-proof your résumé.

Posted on Fast Company | By Andrew Fennell

For years now, the vast majority of job applications have been scanned, filtered, and assessed by an application tracking system (ATS) before they …

By Beth Cahill
Beth Cahill Director of Career Development
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Join An Alumni Panel on the Transition to the Workplace for Individuals with Disabilities presented by Learning Support Services | Wednesday, April 17th

On Wednesday April 17th at 6pm in Falvey 205, Learning Support Services will host an alumni panel focused on transitioning to the workplace for individuals with disabilities.

During this event, you’ll engage in a dinner and informal discussion tailored to …

By John McGranaghan
John McGranaghan Assistant Director of Career Development
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Waitlisted at a Law School? Here’s What to Do Next

This content was adapted from JDAdvising.com

If you received a decision back from a school but you’re not admitted or denied, you may feel like you’re stuck in limbo. You were waitlisted. Now what? Here’s an overview of what it …

By Alexandra Karlesses
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Watch our Recording! International Student Alumni Panel

Are you an international student focused on the job search?

Please listen to our recorded conversation in the Career Center with our own international alumni. We will be discussing the differences in U.S. networking and hiring culture, job search strategies, …

By Alexandra Karlesses
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