Every summer is a chance to grow outside of school. It doesn’t have to be a huge time commitment – a few hours a week is better than no time dedicated at all. Here are three ideas to make the most of your summer through networking, internships, and career exploration.
Danielle Hall joins the Making Waves podcast to discuss her journey through graduate school and what financial and career considerations she made to obtain her master’s degree.
When you first start college, you don’t always know the resources around you. These tips and resources are here to help you take care of your overall wellness. Taking care of yourself allows you to have better connections, better study habits, and overall impacts your mental and physical wellbeing in a positive manner.
Erick Roa, COO at Making Waves, discusses the challenges like financial challenges and social pressures that come with being a first-gen college student as well as the benefits to pursuing higher education like increased economic mobility, earning potential, and expanded career opportunities.
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.
You’re ready to get an internship and we’re here to support you! Here are upcoming internship search and application working sessions and 1:1 career coaching meetings.
Here is how to evaluate the financial value of internships. Should you be thinking long-term gains or focusing on short-term perks? Let’s break it down!
Evaluating salary and compensation, benefit packages, professional growth and advancement, and company culture to choose the best job offer for you.
Why enroll full-time in college courses? More financial aid, faster graduation time, earlier start to your career, less stress, and more connections.
Whether you’re beginning your internship or job search, looking to ace your interviews, making the most of networking opportunities, or thinking of your career journey longer term, we’ve got you covered!
“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.
A first-generation college grad, Elaine Fernandez completed five internships during college to explore fields like finance, marketing, and real estate. With her college degree in hand without any student loan debt, Elaine is now an engagement financial advisor. She is sharing her college and career story and her advice for the next generation of college grads.
