Experiential

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.

Why UX Research Might Be the Perfect Career for You—and How to Get Started

I never thought I’d become a user experience (UX) researcher when I was in college—in large part because I didn’t even know the role existed! I happily stumbled upon the role while working at an eight-person startup where I had …

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5 Digital Skills That Will Help You Get A Better Title And Make More Money At The Start Of Your Career

5 Digital Skills That Will Help You Get A Better Title And Make More Money At The Start Of Your Career

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Behind the Leader: Michelle Chung

“I decided to come to UMass because of the major itself. The thing about SCD was the fact that it has sustainability built into the curriculum, and it’s at the crossroads of the social and scientific side of environmental work. …

By Alli Faust
Alli Faust Product Manager
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Student Success Stories

How Studying Abroad Strengthened My Skills and Career Prospects

Peer Advising Intern Greta Luf: “Try something outside of your comfort zone”

SBS in Boston Student Spotlight: UMass SBS Economics major Megan Harvey’23

SBS in Boston Student Spotlight: UMass SBS Political Science major Ava Jolie Femia’24

A Look Back at My SBS in DC Experience: Lizette Sta. Maria

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Featured Resources

SBS Pathways Careers Courses

SBS Pathways Careers Courses

SOC BEHAV 250: College to Careers SOC BEHAV 490C: Pathways to Career Success

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SOC BEHAV 250: College …

Sample Resumes

This resource contains a variety of sample resumes that are appropriate for SBS majors.  Use these as a formatting guide.  …

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