Syracuse University graduating student asks an alum how to break into fashion journalism
A student about to graduate asked an alum what it’s really like to work in fashion. Their honest reply shows what alumni mentoring and networking can do.
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LSE student looks for advice on how to break into a consulting career.
Job Search “Where is the bottleneck for someone with a background like mine? “ Breaking into consulting without a consulting internship can feel like trying to open a door from the wrong side. For one LSE student with a strong…
CSUN Grad Opened Doors in the Sports Industry
Job Search “I want to work in the sports industry. My long-term goal is to represent MLB talent.” A CSUN graduate in Kinesiology with a sports management focus spent nearly a year chasing a career in one of the hardest…
Kenyon student looking for paralegal position in New York City
Job Search “What was your experience like looking for a paralegal role? What advice do you have?” Here is a masterclass in why you should never outright ask for a job when engaging alumni. It has never been easier to…
Young Buckeye alum seeks lobbying career
Young Alumni Career Support “As a recent graduate, how do I start a career in policy or lobbying?” Scale matters. Especially in alumni networks. Here’s what it means to be a Buckeye for life. A recent graduate asked about entry-level…
Utah student explores path to owning marketing agency
Entrepreneurship “How can I prepare now to build a career in marketing and eventually run my own agency?” This week marks an exciting milestone: University of Utah just launched Protopia! It’s a moment worth celebrating because Utah represents exactly the…
LSE student curious about gaining legal experience
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,…
Wooster student finds mentor in marketing and music
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…
Walden alum answers informational interview request
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…
Kenyon graduate finds mentorship while pursuing children’s librarian career
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…