DACA

Welcome to the DACA affinity community page!

This web page is meant to provide information and resources to help you navigate your career development as a DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) student. We are here to support you and answer your questions throughout your job or internship search.  Feel free to browse the Fleishman Center resources to educate yourself about your rights.

This web page is designed to be open to all Binghamton University students, faculty and staff regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law.

Networking Without Borders: Building Professional Relationships as a DACA Student

For many college students, building a professional network starts with job fairs, internships, and part-time work. But for DACA recipients and undocumented students, those traditional paths are often limited or inaccessible due to legal, financial, or bureaucratic barriers. That doesn’t …

By Stacy Ramirez
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Networking is Important… But How Do You Actually Do It?

Everyone says networking is key to landing jobs and internships and more—but not everyone tells you how to do it. That’s where our new Networking Questions Resource comes in! This guide helps you navigate conversations with employers and alumni by …

By Jordan Smith
Jordan Smith Senior Career Consultant
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Course Recommendations for Creative Bearcats

Are you having a hard time deciding what courses to take next semester or next year? Struggling with deciding what art classes to take? Hi! I am Hannah Paseltiner, a sophomore Graphic Design major, and I am happy to share …

By Hannah Paseltiner
Hannah Paseltiner Student Career Influencer Intern
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Disclosing Your Immigration Status as a DACA Recipient

When it comes to job applications and interviews with potential employers, it can be challenging for Dreamers to know when, how or if to disclose their immigration status. Ultimately, deciding whether to disclose your DACA status is up to you. …

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Networking Questions & Outreach Templates for Students: Employers, Alumni, Grad School & More

Networking Questions & Outreach Templates for Students: Employers, Alumni, Grad School & More

This resource offers a variety of questions categorized by topic, plus a collection of customizable networking outreach message templates for …

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