The Story Behind the Degree

Please join us for a special three-part series for Common Ground that brings together department chairs, faculty, students, and alumni sharing stories behind their degree. They will be informally sharing their thoughts, anecdotes, narratives, experiences, etc. of how they chose their major and/or career, how their interests and passions of their youth influenced their career choice, and the career advice they have found most helpful in their academic journey. Please see dates/times below to attend:

“The Story Behind the Degree: How I Chose to Major in Business and the Career Advice I’ve Learned Along the Way.”
Date: Tuesday, April 6 at 12pm
Location: https://zoom.us/j/2259282787

“The Story Behind the Degree: How I Chose to Major in Psychology and the Career Advice I’ve Learned Along the Way.”
Date: Monday, April 12 at 12pm
Location: https://zoom.us/j/2259282787

“The Story Behind the Degree: How I Chose to Major in English/Liberal Arts and the Career Advice I’ve Learned Along the Way.”
Date: Monday, April 19 at 12pm
Location: https://zoom.us/j/2259282787

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