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Guest Blog

UMass Amherst’s Office of National Scholarship Advisement

UMass Amherst’s Office of National Scholarship Advisement (ONSA) is offering virtual and in-person info sessions on the Fulbright scholarship, beginning immediately after spring break and offered repetitively until the end of the semester.

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers fellowships …

By Phaneth Son
Phaneth Son
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My Experience as a Diversity Fellow

I decided to become a Diversity Fellow because I wanted to help people, and I thought it would be a good opportunity to improve myself as a better student or colleague.   This is my last semester as a Diversity Fellow, …

By Phaneth Son
Phaneth Son
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Info Session – Local Big Brothers, Big Sisters – make a difference and earn UMass credit!

The Civic Engagement and Service-Learning (CESL) Program at UMass is hosting an information session for students interested in working with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Hampshire County on Tuesday April 5, 2022 from 4:30-5:30pm via Zoom.

Learn about becoming …

By Candice Travis
Candice Travis
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Apply to the Community Scholars Program!

Now more than ever, students might be seeking an opportunity to work on issues of social change.  Mounting and intersecting crises are deepening inequality and suffering in the U.S. and across the globe. Thankfully, there are many examples of resistance, …

By Candice Travis
Candice Travis Advisor & Outreach Coordinator
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Will Your Activism Clash with Your Career?

By Kelsey Alpaio: Associate Editor, Harvard Business Review

As much as we want to dedicate ourselves fully to the causes that we’re passionate about, it’s not always possible. Isaias Hernandez, an environmental educator and creator of Queer Brown Vegan (QBV), knows …

By Kelsey Alpaio
Kelsey Alpaio Associate Editor
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Professional Presentation | How to Build and Share Your Story

Photo by Prostock-studio

Professional presentation—how you choose to build and share your professional story—is a major factor that can shape your career in the social-impact sector. Whether you are exploring pathways for growth at your current organization or seeking new …

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How I Chose My Major: Peer Advising Intern Kaego NDIweka

As I am about a month into my senior year and finishing all my Political Science requirements this semester, I think back to how much I changed from my freshman year to now. It has been a long and interesting …

By Kaego NDIweka
Kaego NDIweka SBS Peer Advising Intern
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Calling SBS Freshmen and Sophomores – Isenberg Undergraduate Consulting Group

Are you interested in joining a student organization that works directly with Fortune 500 companies to solve some of their most complex strategic business issues? Please see below to learn more about the Isenberg Undergraduate Consulting Group (IUCG).   The group’s previous president was an SBS …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Tips from an International Transfer Student: Navigating UMass

Hello! My name is Patricia Pasin, and I am an international transfer student. Before I begin this post, I want to remind you that you are great! I hope this post is going to be a helpful resource for you.

By Patricia Pasin
Patricia Pasin
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Optimizing your job search strategy as an international student

Finding a job can be intimidating, especially for international students facing unique obstacles like work authorization and visa sponsorship. Finding and applying to jobs abroad can be a challenging process, and some employers are reluctant to front the costs of …

By Interstride
Interstride
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