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 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…
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…
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…
