Campus Resources and How to Use Them

Binghamton University has numerous on-campus resources open to use for students, but many do not know these resources exist, what services they provide, or how to access those services. While this is by far not an exhaustive listing, here are …

By Rebecca Zajac
Rebecca Zajac Career Engagement Graduate Assistant
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Finding Employers Who Foster Diversity and Inclusion Beyond The Diversity Roundtable Event

                     When considering job offers, career paths, and other aspects of future employment-it is important to consider how one’s own beliefs, background, and personality can impact one’s decision. Similarly, declaring a major, discovering a field you’re passionate about, and landing the …

By Stephanie Ramirez-Cisneros
Stephanie Ramirez-Cisneros Senior Peer Consultant
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DHS ADDS 22 FIELDS OF STUDY TO ITS STEM DESIGNATED DEGREE PROGRAM LIST

Over 20 new STEM degrees are being added by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Some of these include geography, data science, and environmental science. This is great news for international students in …

By Rebecca Zajac
Rebecca Zajac Career Engagement Graduate Assistant
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What Is a Credit Score and Why Does It Matter?

Credit scores are one of the most irritating but simultaneously important parts of the US financial system. This is a confusing concept for citizens and doubly so for international students. This post from a fellow international student will take you …

By Rebecca Zajac
Rebecca Zajac Career Engagement Graduate Assistant
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5 Upcoming Interstride Webinars

Interstride not only provides a platform to discover network contacts, job postings, and tips and tricks for living in another country, they also showcase webinars on a variety of topics. Participate in upcoming webinars on visa and immigration strategies, job …

By Rebecca Zajac
Rebecca Zajac Career Engagement Graduate Assistant
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Take Part in Local Events

Binghamton University is a constant hive of activity, but keep in mind that the city of Binghamton and the surrounding areas are also full of activities and events to take part in. Especially in the fall, there are a number …

By Rebecca Zajac
Rebecca Zajac Career Engagement Graduate Assistant
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Access this Career Guide to learn more about the Americans With Disabilities Act

As a student with a visible or invisible disability, you have protections from the Americans with Disabilities Act that prohibit you from discrimination and entitle you to accommodations to ease your school and work experience. Affordable Colleges Online has created …

By Julia Sullivan
Julia Sullivan Marketing Graduate Assistant
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Are you looking for a community to connect with? Check out “The Mighty”

The Mighty is an online community designed to connect people with disabilities and health challenges. Their goal is to connect people tackling similar challenges and allow them to feel seen and understood by others, as well as to provide resources …

By Julia Sullivan
Julia Sullivan Marketing Graduate Assistant
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What to Know as a First-Generation College Student

For many first-generation college students, being an academic trailblazer is a dream come true.

But despite the excitement, this dream is often beset with challenges. First-generation students tend to graduate at lower rates than their peers with parents who earned a four-year …

By Alissa Strong
Alissa Strong Sr. Asst. Director, Technology Innovation & Marketing
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Disability Equality Index: Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion

Comprehensive list of 200+ top-scoring companies that rates levels of disability workplace inclusion. Ratings conducted annually by Disability:IN.

By Alissa Strong
Alissa Strong Sr. Asst. Director, Technology Innovation & Marketing
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