Finding a Path at UMass

When first exploring the options of college majors before committing to UMass, I didn’t have a clear possibility in mind. Going off my experience in classrooms previously, I chose Journalism because I knew I enjoyed writing and I assumed doing …

By Chloe Donahue
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Best Kinds Of Employers For People Of Color Seeking Internships

Finding a great internship is always a challenge, but that challenge can be even greater for people of color. Here are the best kinds of companies to consider:

Key Considerations for Choosing the Right Internship:

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How To Legally Work in the US as an International Student

Most international students studying in the US. have an F-1 visa, which allows you to enter the country as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or a number of other academic institutions and training programs. You must be enrolled …

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What is Day 1 CPT?

Most international students on F-1 visas in the US must wait one academic year before they can begin working off-campus through the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program. “Day 1 CPT” enables eligible international students to start working as soon as …

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Considering a Career in Social Work? Sociology LEAD Program to launch at Charles River Spring 2026

If you are interested in internships in social work, social research, or criminology, this may be the program for you! Spend a semester interning at exciting locations in the Greater Boston area and taking courses relevant to your major. Intern …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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H-1B Back-Up Options For International Students

The most common work visa in the U.S. is the H-1B visa. However, the H-1B lottery is highly competitive, and there is no guarantee that international students will be able to stay in the U.S. for work. As you explore …

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Summer Internships Are Winding Down. Here’s What Interns And Employers Should Do Next. By Christine Cruzvergara

As fall approaches and college students plan to return to campus or resume their post-graduation job search, another season of summer internships is winding down. But for interns and employers, the end of an internship can represent the beginning of …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Leading the Next Generation of LGBT+ Advocates at Morgan Stanley

Below is a profile piece featuring Jen Ng, Co-Chair of the firm’s Pride and Ally Network. Go to Morgan Stanley’s company page on PowerToFly to see their open positions and learn more.

As the newest Co-Chair of the firm’s Pride and …

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Info Sessions / Coffee Chats / Office Hours / Tabling – what’s all that about?

Employers hold various types of sessions to help students connect with them, and to share information about the company and the roles they hire for.

Some of these sessions are in-person on campus, and some are virtual. All of them …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Get a Work Permit While Waiting for Your Green Card

Green card applicants who apply from inside the United States are generally eligible for employment authorization (work permit). While consular applicants must wait until they arrive in the U.S. with permanent resident status, adjustment of status applicants may obtain an …

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