Career Corner: Last-Minute Summer Plans
As spring semester comes to a close, students can still find volunteer opportunities, internships, jobs, and classes to make summer both productive and fun.
Many students use summer as an opportunity to help finance the coming semester. The Student Job Center coordinated by the Office of Student Financial Aid lists part-time, limited-term, and summer job openings both on and off campus. Students staying in the Madison area can explore possibilities on the Student Job Center website.
The College of Letters & Sciences Career Services Center is also a great place for students to find summer jobs, internships, or full-time employment after graduation. Career fairs, etiquette seminars, and resume workshops are scheduled until the middle of May. A webinar series featuring topics ranging from networking to using social media effectively continue until May 18. Students graduating, or those searching for a relevant internship, can also meet with a career counselor to discuss the job search. Your student can find more information on the L&S Career Services website.
Students who have some time on their hands this summer can gain valuable experience and help the community by volunteering. If finances allow, students can also volunteer abroad or serve in an internship with a nonprofit organization. The Morgridge Center for Public Service helps students find a volunteer opportunity or non-profit organization that fits their career and personal goals. You student can find more information on the Morgridge Center website.
Summer is also a good time for students to take classes, either to complete a degree sooner or to focus on more challenging courses. More than 1,000 credit classes are available in 90 sessions of varying lengths during the summer. For more information, visit the Continuing Studies website.