You made it! You finished a semester’s worth of classes. Whether it is your first or your last semester, or somewhere in between, this is a big accomplishment to take pride in, and we know it is a relief.
We …
Take your learning outside the classroom with experiential opportunities that bring your studies to life – like study abroad or domestic exchange, working as a research or teaching assistant, civic engagement and service learning courses, and doing a thesis or other capstone work. Don’t think of these as “extras.” They’re an integral part of your education – promoting personal growth and academic success – and they need not cost more than you pay for tuition.

You made it! You finished a semester’s worth of classes. Whether it is your first or your last semester, or somewhere in between, this is a big accomplishment to take pride in, and we know it is a relief.
We …

Global experience, adaptability, communication, independence, teamwork, and cultural
appreciation, the list goes on. These are skills that employers look for in interns and employees.
Studying abroad developed these skills in ways that I could not have imagined. Hundreds of
different …

Thanksgiving approaches, and it is inevitable that (usually) well meaning aunts, uncles, parents, etc. will ask you questions about college as a way to make conversation. Many of them may not understand majors that don’t have an obvious direct career …
OURS has created a short Research Readiness Moodle course that provides information about getting involved in research and guides you …
We’ve dedicated part of our website to research resources. Link here.
Launched in fall 2017, the Office guides UMass efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
SBS RISE is designed to create community, and provide specialized academic programs and opportunities for underrepresented students within SBS (those …
For any student interested in Education Abroad.
OURS has created a short Research Readiness Moodle course that provides information about getting involved in research and guides you …
The National Student Exchange is a network of over 170 universities and colleges in 48 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and …
Focus2 is an online assessment system that will help you develop a picture of your personal strengths, interests, needs, and …

SOC BEHAV 250: College to Careers SOC BEHAV 490C: Pathways to Career Success
Course descriptions below.
SOC BEHAV 250: College …
Take our Personality Test and get a “freakishly accurate” description of who you are and why you do things the …
This resource contains a variety of sample resumes that are appropriate for SBS majors. Use these as a formatting guide. …