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What Entrepreneurs and Geniuses Have in Common – Hosted by UConn TCS

March 2 @ 4:30 pm5:30 pm

Join UConn Technology Commercialization Services (‘TCS’) for a Fireside chat discussing:  The key characteristics of geniuses, teams and creativity, genius as a binary scenario, the role of luck, and what should you be doing.

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Navigating First-Gen Career Pressures

By Helen Pho. Originally posted on Inside Higher Ed

When I first told my parents I was leaving my job as an admissions officer to begin a doctoral program in history after just graduating from college a few years before, …

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Internships for International Grad Students: A Step-By-Step Guide

By Leah Collum, November 18, 2019 – see the original post on Inside Higher Ed

Those two little words are all but guaranteed to strike dread into the heart of practically every international graduate student job seeker. It’s a classic catch-22: …

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From First-Gen College Student to First-Gen Grad Student

By Alicia Peaker and Katie Shives. Originally posted on Inside Higher Ed

At my high school, fewer than 10 percent of graduating seniors went on to four-year colleges. I can’t imagine what that number looks like for graduate school. Although …

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Making an Impact in Appalachia : Organizations to Watch

There are dynamic social-impact organizations all over the US, and the Appalachian region is no exception. In fact, social-impact work in Appalachia is often deeply rooted in loyalty to the region, with its unique environmental challenges and increasingly diverse population. …

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4 Skills Startup CEOs Need to Succeed

The latest New York Times Corner Office column is one of the most enlightening and inspiring in recent memory. In it, Leila Janah, the founder and CEO of a skin care startup as well as an antipoverty nonprofit, speaks openly …

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How to Hone Your Entrepreneurial Skills in College

College in America has been getting a lot of criticism, some of it warranted, and some of it based on misunderstandings about what college is supposed to accomplish. Certainly, there is truth in the claim that not everyone who graduates …

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Pro Fellow – 12 Creative Arts Residencies

If you are a creative artist hoping to dedicate some time to your craft, these fellowships are for you! They take place all over world, including many locations in the United States, Italy, and France. There are opportunities for every …

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The Best Environmental Science Internships To Get You Started On A Career In Sustainability

Job opportunities for environmental scientists and specialists are expected to grow by 11% in the following years, which is faster than the average for all occupations.

Geology and Earth Science college degree is still the most popular choice in the …

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How to Create a Global Resume/CV

By Mary Anne Thompson, Founder, www.goinglobal.com

Interest among both new and seasoned professionals in pursuing international careers has skyrocketed in recent years. Such interest has been enhanced by chronic personnel shortages in home markets that are causing companies to actively search …

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