| By Jazmyne De Witz | Every time I have ever gone to the hospital, I always remember the nurses. They were the ones who checked in on me, made sure I was doing okay, and truly comforted me. Each time I would leave my dream of becoming a nurse grew stronger. Now here I am today, attending the School of Nursing at UP making my dream come true! After doing much research on … [Read more...] about Why Nursing?
Archives for October 2015
Why I Stayed a Business Major
| By Maddy Gonzalez | I can remember it just like it was yesterday, the day I chose my major. As an incoming freshman, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, or even the subjects I was interested in. Without knowing what exactly I wanted to study, I opted to enroll in the Pamplin School of Business. This meant as a freshman I was officially a business major, and … [Read more...] about Why I Stayed a Business Major
Wading In: My Grad School Application Experience
| By Nora Fogarty | Until a few years ago, I’d never even considered going to graduate school. It seemed excessive, wasteful. Why would I want to spend another few years in school, paying out of pocket all the way, for a degree I probably wouldn’t need? No, I didn’t want to go to graduate school. A lot of this sentiment stemmed from my own stubborn insistence that I knew … [Read more...] about Wading In: My Grad School Application Experience
Graduate School: How to Choose the Right Program
| By Cristina Scalzo | So you have decided that graduate school is right for you. But now what? Finding and choosing the right program can be challenging. In some ways, the steps are a lot like finding a job. There are a multitude of schools and programs out there and finding the right one for you takes time, thought, and advice. Here are some great ways to explore … [Read more...] about Graduate School: How to Choose the Right Program
So You’ve Done the Informational Interview – Now What?
| By Nora Fogarty | First of all, congratulations! You survived an informational interview, and you’re just that much closer to setting up connections that might someday serve you well in finding a job you love and find fulfilling. The question is, what do you do now? The most important thing to do after your informational interview is to send a thank-you note. Don’t … [Read more...] about So You’ve Done the Informational Interview – Now What?