Affinity Communities

Affinity groups are based on a shared identity or common goal to enhance community and networking among members of underserved student populations.

Our intention with these pages is to:

Foster community and inclusion through mentors, allies, and peers
Advocate for programs and events to meet the needs of underserved student populations, such as: student-centered career consulting and events, our JCPenney Suite-Up event, Runway to Career Success Fashion Show, funds to support internships, Diversity Roundtables, Multicultural Career Fair Flip, and the B-Money Smart financial wellness programming
Increase awareness of marginalized group’s perspectives and concerns

*We recognize the intersectionality of individual identities and recommend that you join any affinity group that you identify with to connect to networks and explore helpful resources.

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“Safezones” and the LGBTQ+ College Experience

Published on July 17, 2020

At 15, I was outed to everyone at my high school: I told three girls I was close to that I’d kissed a boy, and in less than a week, three people became 300. I pretended everyone didn’t know, but …

By Alicia Hibbard

How to Come Out at Work (Hint: It’s Not One-Size-Fits-All)

Published on June 29, 2020

The LGBTQ community and our allies rejoiced in June 2020 when the Supreme Court ruled that it’s now illegal—in all 50 states—to fire gay, bisexual, or transgender people for simply being who we are and loving who we love.

According …

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Online interview practice platform that allows you to respond to interview questions through video.

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International student career platform helps with career exploration and job searching. Find visa and country insights, job listings and more.

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International Student Career Success WeekShare This: Share International Student Career Success Week on FacebookShare International Student Career Success Week on LinkedInShare International Student Career Success Week on X
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You have put a lot of time and effort into pursuing your PhD degree. Now it’s time to focus on …

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Develop your career as an LGBTQ community member and learn how to market yourself to potential employers.

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Rise First’s College Success Roadmap is aimed to enable first-generation student success. With this roadmap, Rise First hopes to provide …
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