Graduate School Panel
October 22, 2010
Machmer W-32
12:30 pm
Come learn and discuss the steps you can take for applying to Graduate School. It is never too early to start thinking of this process…So EVERYONE is welcomed. THIS ISNOT AN EVENT JUST FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS!
Click the link below to see the handout that will be presented:
Are you thinking about going to Grad School?
Join us for a panel discussion on Sociology and related fields (with a Q&A and lunch!)
Friday, October 22nd
12:30-2:00
Machmer W-32
This is strongly recommended if you are considering grad school, and will be a great resource to get the information you need!
The panel consists of:
Tommie Joyner, Assistant Director of Career Planning
Diana Curtis, Director of Pre-Law Advising
Agustin Lao-Montes, Associate Professor of Sociology
Robert Zussman, Professor of Sociology
We know you’re as pumped as we are for this much needed week of sleeping, eating, traveling, and other un-scholarly activities, BUT maybe, just maybe, you can capitalize on your time and get caught up with extra-curricular responsibilities . . . . wince.
- Take a day to polish your resume, research internships, or get LinkedIn
– Write to your professors to ask for career guidance, research internships & jobs
– Are you graduating? Check out SPIRE or call the Whitmore Senior Staff at 577-3058
– Ask your professors for opportunities in research internships this summer
– Did you study abroad this year? Tie up loose ends to be sure to get credit
– Thinking about Grad School? This is the summer to study for/take the GRE and begin the application process; look into Kaplan courses and other resources to prepare
– Peruse the IPO website for ideas on location, credit information, and financial aid options
– Find out when the next Abroad Info Meeting is and sign up!
– Have you considered any minors or certificates? Come into peer advising to find out how many options are available to you as a sociology major!
Thinking of going to Law School? You’ll need to take the LSAT- why not try it out under testing conditions before you take it for real?
Click the link below for more information about this opportunity.
Tuesday, November 17
Graduate School 101
Thinking of going to graduate school but aren’t sure where to start? Come to the first Graduate School Group conversation about researching and applying to graduate school. Choosing a program (professional vs. academic programs), the application time line, a “day in the life” of a graduate student- and more!!
12:30-1:30 in Thompson Hall 620
Pizza will be served
Wednesday, November 18
Work Abroad Fair
Work Abroad Information Fair, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 12:00 noon — 3:00 p.m. in the Campus Center Concourse. There will be representatives from organizations offering Teaching Abroad jobs, US Department of State, representatives from several countries which have opportunities for teaching English, the ESL Certificate Program at International Languages Institute in Northampton, and the graduate program in Intercultural Management at the School for International Training in Brattleboro.
The "Get Your Passport Day" will also be of interest to students. Details about what a student needs to bring to apply for a passport are available in the "Announcements" section at the top of our new web page: www.ipo.umass.edu <http://www.ipo.umass.edu/>
Thursday, November 19
Study Abroad 101
Sociology Majors! Are you interested in studying abroad? Come to our workshop THIS THURSDAY (Nov 19th) at 12:30 in Machmer W-32 and learn from an International Programs Office (IPO) representative all about studying abroad. You will also hear first hand experiences from a panel of Sociology students who have just gone abroad to places like Italy, Spain, Germany, etc. You will be able to ask them questions too! Snacks will be provided and we urge you to come join us and take this opportunity to learn more about studying abroad.
Please email Jaimie at jgrazi@student.umass.edu if you have any questions.
We hope to see you there!