Career Advice “How can I gain experience and prepare for a barrister career without a law degree?” This story shows how powerful alumni connections can be. Within just 24 hours, a student exploring the barrister route received two thoughtful replies,…
Networking “Any advice on finding social media internships and trustworthy connections?” Networking can feel intimidating, especially when you’re just starting out in a competitive field like social media and marketing. But when alumni step in, they turn uncertainty into opportunity…
Classroom “If you had to do it over again, would you choose Walden or would you go elsewhere?” At Protopia, we love seeing faculty bring alumni networking into the classroom through real-world informational interviews, because career success is everyone’s business…
Job Search “How can I find library jobs in Boston while starting my grad program at Simmons?” A recent Kenyon graduate preparing to begin her master’s at Simmons University reached out to alumni in Boston for advice. Passionate about children’s…
Job Search “How do I start my job search as an aspiring archivist? “ A student nearing graduation reached out to alumni for guidance on breaking into the museum and archives field, with dreams of one day working at the…
Career Advice “What should I prioritize after graduation? Big firm, small firm, specific focus or job security?” Big firm or small firm? Houston, Seattle, or somewhere else entirely? For one soon-to-graduate architecture student, the choices felt overwhelming and the clock…
Enrollment Support “Can Newhouse help prepare me for my dream PR career in public policy or political communication?” In this exchange, a prospective Newhouse School of Public Communications student asked about career prep, and the alum’s response showed exactly why…
AppState Senior “How do I best gain hands-on experience before graduate school?” This interaction is a great example of how meaningful networking doesn’t always require a formal setting or immediate job offer. It’s about shared experience, guidance, and a willingness…
ELON JUNIOR SECURES INTERNSHIP LEADS WHILE BALANCING SOCCER AND CAREER GOALS #engagementstory By MAX LEISTEN Balancing athletics and career growth takes strategy. A junior at Elon University, captain of the men’s soccer team, set out to do just that: find…
HIGH POINT FACULTY MEMBER IS LOOKING FOR GUEST SPEAKERS #engagementstory By MAX LEISTEN Faculty members don’t just teach, they build bridges between students and the real world. That’s why having quick, easy access to a network of alumni is invaluable. …
