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.

H-1B1 Visa for Singaporeans and Chileans

If you’re from Singapore or Chile, the H-1B1 visa offers a unique post-graduation work opportunity in the U.S., designed exclusively for citizens of these two countries. This guide explains how the H-1B1 visa works, how it compares to the standard …

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Summer 2026 Pre-Law Tips for New Students

Welcome to UMass! Whether you’re just starting your college years, or transferring into UMass to continue what you started elsewhere, the Pre-Law Advising Office is here to help. Below you’ll find the substance of the Pre-Law sessions that I (along …

By Diane Curtis
Diane Curtis Pre-Law Advisor & Senior Lecturer
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Canada Is Still One of the Best Career Destinations for International Students in 2026

For international students weighing where to launch a global career, Canada remains one of the most attractive options on the table, even as the country tightens its immigration system and U.S. visa policies grow more uncertain. 

Canada’s openness to skilled …

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Sample Resumes

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

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

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

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

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

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