In the movie Forrest Gump (1994), Forrest befriends Bubba, a soldier with a passion for shrimp. In a scene from the movie, Bubba explains the many ways shrimp can be prepared: Just like the many options that exist for preparing shrimp, there is a wide array of possibilities for college majors. You will invest much …
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Intern: Cody Searles, ’11 Major: English Internship Title: Classical Music Intern Company: Vermont Public Radio Website: www.vpr.org Current Postion: A&R Coordinator, Putamayo World Music Briefly tell us about the organization you were with: Vermont Public Radio is Vermont’s source for independent non-biased news, information, music and cultural exploration. Specifically, VPR Classical presents classical music with …
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Imagine yourself, nine months from now: cap on your head, diploma in your hand and ready to transition away from UVM and towards your future. If the picture is a little fuzzy after the cap and gown part, you’re not alone. We’re here to help you think about what’s next and how to get there, …
Each summer, the University of Vermont’s Career Services office hosts a NASPA Undergraduate Fellow as an intern in our office. The students in this program are interested in careers in higher education and are given the opportunity to learn more about the field by obtaining internships at campuses across the country. This summer, we were …
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You may have heard that looking for a job is a job in itself. Although it is unlikely that anyone is spending 40 hours a week or more on their job search, there is some truth in this statement. Looking for gainful employment can be tiring and hard. However, being proactive in your search can …