Finding Fellowships for Graduate Students

There are two types of fellowships for graduate students portable and institutional. While institutional fellowships requires students to study in the approved school, portable fellowships allow more flexibility for students as they can choose the institution they want to attend …

By Ozzy Girit Heck (Ph.D.)
Ozzy Girit Heck (Ph.D.) Career Success Program Specialist
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First-Generation Narratives Series: Alexandria Lee-Robinson

Navigating higher education as a first-generation student at Binghamton University is a journey laden with challenges and triumphs. Sharing success stories as first-gen students and alumni not only celebrate their achievements, but also serves as an inspiration for future generations, …

By Melissa Hewitt
Melissa Hewitt Student Director of Diversity
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Ten Ways to Advocate For Yourself During the Job Interview Process

Job interviews set the stage for the type of working relationship you will have if you decide to accept the position. That’s why advocating for yourself, even from the very beginning of that working relationship, is extremely important. In this …

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Healing the Wounds of Assimilation with Brand Strategist Camila Cardozo

In this episode I interview my mastermind sibling Camila Cardozo, who is a brand strategist and content producer for conscious entrepreneurs and brands. Camila has such deep and beautiful insight about the power of authenticity. Because that’s what’s at the …

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B-Real Talks: Campus Organization Leadership to Interning with the Innocence Project

B-Real Talks are authentic conversations with employers, students, alumni, staff and faculty. We’ll discuss how to navigate various workplace dynamics, and how our guests have overcome challenges related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Get ready to hear genuine career and …

By Melissa Hewitt
Melissa Hewitt Student Director of Diversity
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Turning Casual Conversations into Job Interviews

Job interviews don’t always come after you apply to a job. Sometimes, you may be having a casual conversation, but your story and the way you speak are so captivating, that the person you’re speaking starts thinking about ways they …

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What To Do During a Job Interview

In this episode, I talk about what to DO during a job interview, not just what to say. Remember, interviews are a two-way conversation. You can and should be interviewing them just as much as they are interviewing you. You …

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Job Hopping Every 15 Months with Janzel Manalansan

In this episode of The First Gen Coach Podcast, host, Carla Sanatamaria, interviews her dear friend and first-gen tech worker Janzel Manalansan. Janzel is an early 30’s Filipino-American eldest daughter of immigrants who has leveraged her network and transferable skills …

By uConnect Curated
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How to Make the Most of that 9 to 5

First comes the degree, then comes the J-O-B. How are you feeling about it? Do you feel like you’ve got the keys to success? Be it that you’re going into the workforce for the first-time, or using that graduate degree …

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Delayed But Determined

College is supposed to be, as they say, the best four years of your life. Students get the chance to create new friendships, memories, and experiences. Some cruise through with minimal effort, while others find it a bit of a …

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Student Organization Spotlight: The Women’s Network

This month, the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development interviewed the Women’s Network. Read their responses below!

1. Can you tell me about your organization, including its overall mission and vision on campus? 

The Women’s Network is the largest …

By Alexandria Mavila
Alexandria Mavila Senior Peer Consultant
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