Undergraduate Students

In SBS, you’ll study human behavior through the lens of the social sciences, and you’ll gain deep knowledge about individuals, societies, and cultures to help solve the most pressing issues of the day. The college houses thirteen majors and an Exploratory Track to help focus your interests. Whatever major you choose, you’ll become a critical thinker, challenging the status quo to impact future generations.

Career Fair Preparation for International Students

Career fairs are very popular at US colleges with over 90% of schools hosting at least one per year. College career fairs may be a new concept for you as an international student. Maybe you have heard of them but …

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Billion-Dollar Companies Founded by Former International Students

In the US today, there are nearly 180 billion-dollar US companies that were founded or co-founded by a former international student. Former international students make up nearly 25% of billion-dollar startup companies in the US, creating on average, 800 jobs …

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SBS Shadows – Shadow an alum at work for a day over winter break

Registration is open! Spend a day at the office with an alum over winter break!  Learn about the work they do, their company or organization, and how they got from UMass to where they are now.

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By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Managing Pre-Law Stress: Finding a Healthy Outlet

Managing Pre-Law Stress: Finding a Healthy Outlet

Both your brain and your body need to take a break from the work of your law school applications — …

Managing Pre-Law Stress: Finding balance

Managing Pre-Law Stress: Finding balance

There are two main elements to finding balance between your work (applications, LSAT prep, law school, and eventually, lawyering) and …

Managing Pre-Law Stress: Face down your worst case scenarios

Managing Pre-Law Stress: Face down your worst case scenarios

This is probably the most successful and most popular stress management tool used by litigators and other lawyers. Part of …

Overview: Applying to Law School

Overview: Applying to Law School

The law school application process should ideally begin about a year and a half before you intend to start law …

Law School Application Check List

Law School Application Check List

The Check List for Fall 2026 Admission is organized topically. Click here to get the same list organized chronologically. Go …

Law School Application Time Line

Law School Application Time Line

This recommended Time Line for Fall 2026 admission assumes that you will complete and submit your applications by Thanksgiving-ish 2025.…

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