Tag: Campus Community and Connection

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Career and Job Resources

Navigating career fairs: your top questions answered

Let’s be real: career fairs can be intimidating. This Q&A between Wave-Maker Giovanna Barragan and Career Development Manager Kaitlyn Endo answers common questions on how to prep for and make the most of your campus’ career fair this spring.

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Coaching For College

Uniting science, accessibility, and community in academia

“Sometimes lab research can feel very impersonal, but I really enjoy the interpersonal interactions and the community aspect of science,” shared Ysabel David (she/her), a first-gen college student and graduating senior at Scripps who is sharing about her path finding community and pursuing her passions for science, dance, and DEIB.

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News and Stories

From Social Change Major to Marketing and Storytelling Intern

Giovanna Barragan, a first-gen college student at USC, celebrates first-gen student day. “For me, being first-gen is to be an example for the generations after me. It means showing them that they can go for their dreams and break barriers. It’s like a special title that honors my family’s sacrifices while also planting new seeds.”

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Career and Job Resources

Advice for making the most of your college experience, straight from your peers

College life can feel like an endless grind of classes, assignments, work, and social commitments. But don’t stress — there’s a way to balance it all while still making time for yourself. Here’s advice from the Making Waves Student Advisory Committee to help you crush your goals, avoid burnout, and make the most of your college experience.

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Career and Job Resources

A World of Possibilities: From UC Berkeley to Studying in Portugal to Interning in Spain

The scholarships and coaching from Making Waves made attending UC Berkeley attainable for first-gen college student Ale Paz, who has found community on campus, studied abroad, and completed a global internship. “College has given me so much freedom to explore these opportunities and figure out what’s best for me. It’s been a great journey,” Ale said.

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News and Stories

Meet Our New Student Advisors

Throughout 2023-24, the Making Waves student advisory committee provides feedback and solutions for Wave-Maker specific program initiatives, student engagement efforts, and program policies and procedures.

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