SBS Pathways Center

The SBS Pathways Center is home to Exploratory Track Advising, major exploration for all SBS students, SBS Global Education Requirement advising, Academic Deans’ actions/support, Career and Professional Development, and Pre-Law advising. In their work with students, all staff in the Pathways Center consider how to best develop a unique and holistic college experience, ultimately assisting in the development of key competencies for college and beyond. In addition to the advising students receive from the professional staff in the Pathways Center, Peer Advising Interns are SBS students who can provide useful insight into the Pathways framework, which includes academic planning, experiential opportunities, and career and professional development.

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Things I Wish I’d Known: advice from SBS juniors, seniors, and new grads

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Figuring out college and life can be challenging! But some things can be made a little easier, and here, some of our favorite students offer words of wisdom.

“Don’t worry about having it all figured out right away. It can …

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Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

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UMass Amherst Class of 2022 – you did it!!! We’re so proud of you and of all you have accomplished during your time at UMass – both in-person and remotely!

This has been a truly unprecedented time to be a …

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Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

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Every Wednesday at around 11:00 am, you receive a newsy email from the SBS Pathways Center! It contains information on upcoming events, jobs and internships, articles of interest, student stories, etc.

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By Carol Sharick

Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

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Odessa Burkett
Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development Schedule an Appointment

Carol Sharick
Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Schedule an Appointment

Rebecca Bell
Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS Schedule an Appointment

Vanessa Blais
Academic Dean, SBS Pathways Center Schedule an Appointment

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Jackie Brousseau-Pereira
Academic Dean, Director of First Year Seminars Schedule an Appointment

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Kelly Gray
Assistant Dean and Executive Director of the SBS Pathways Center Schedule an Appointment

LizAnette Perez Lind
Assistant Director of the SBS Pathways Center, Exploratory Track Advisor Schedule an Appointment

Diane Curtis
Pre-Law Advisor & Senior Lecturer Schedule an Appointment

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What Can I Do With This Major?Share This: Share What Can I Do With This Major? on TwitterShare What Can I Do With This Major? on LinkedinShare What Can I Do With This Major? on Facebook
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Career planning is a constantly evolving and revolving cycle.
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SBS Peer Advising Interns

SBS Pathways Center Peer Advising Interns are SBS students who can provide useful insight into how to plan your SBS Pathways, which include planning for your academic, experiential, and career and professional development opportunities. Our Peer Advisors come from all different places and backgrounds, have various SBS majors, and are sophomores, juniors and seniors. Read their bios below!

Peer Advising drop-in hours are M-W 10-4, and Th/F 10-2 in The SBS Pathways Center in 128 Thompson. You can also submit a question to the peers via the button below.