Should I Go to Grad School? Here are 5 Good Reasons

“Should I go to grad school?”

Longtime professional, current undergraduate student, or sector switcher—no matter where you are in your social-impact journey, you may have wondered whether grad school is right for you. From satisfying a degree requirement to deepening …

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5 questions to ask yourself as you think about summer 

Putting together summer plans is something students often start thinking about over winter break. Instead of weighing yourself down to find the “perfect” summer, consider that the way you spend your summer should really make sense for you. Your perfect …

By Kristen Li
Kristen Li Summer Opportunities Funding Coordinator
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5 Takeaways for International Students on the Job Hunt: Job Search in the US, with Dan Beaudry

“Job Search in the US for International Students” with Dan Beaudry focused more on how to hack the hiring system rather than the logistics of it, in particular the informational interview path. Whether you follow the steps discussed here or …

By Ariana Vlad
Ariana Vlad
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How to Apply to Grad School: A Complete Guide

Whether you’ve just finished your undergraduate degree or you want to pivot your career, grad school may be the next logical step in your educational and professional development.

But how do you apply to graduate school so you have the …

By Ryah Cooley Cole
Ryah Cooley Cole Contributor
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What Are You Going to Do with Your Humanities PhD? Career Opportunities outside Academia

What Are You Going to Do With Your Humanities PhD? Career Opportunities Outside Academia was originally written by Emily Tobey and published on joblist.mla.org.

If you are completing your PhD in a humanities field and are considering job possibilities outside …

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5 ways to find an internship when you’re a member of an LGBTQ+ community

Finding an internship as a member of the LGBTQ+ community can present unique challenges, but there are several strategies you can use to increase your chances of success:

1. Research LGBTQ+ friendly companies: Look for companies that have LGBTQ+ inclusive …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Who’s Hiring? 9 Orgs Supporting People with Disabilities

Illustration by Marian Blair

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990, prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life. While this landmark piece of legislation initiated significant steps to make the country more …

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Data Science and AI Career Pathways Panel Recap

Panelist Perspectives:

Anahita pursued a PhD in Physics with a plan to be in academia, but she discovered consulting and was attracted to the concept of problem solving and working with multiple companies. As an immigrant, she also had a …

By Meaghan Shea
Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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How to Explore Entrepreneurship at Harvard

Entrepreneurship is one of the most exciting fields to be involved in at Harvard but with so many resources it can be tough to figure out what’s best for you! Luckily, our MCS PAF Matthew Andrews gathered resources to share …

By Matthew Andrews
Matthew Andrews MCS PAF
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What Are Reasonable Accommodations at Work (and How to Request Them)?

Reasonable accommodations are adjustments to a hiring process, work environment, or job responsibilities so an employee with disabilities can apply for or perform their job. Depending on the type of disability, accommodations can look many different ways — from transcription services …

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