Career Blogs

Idealist Grad Fairs

08/27/2012

The Idealist Grad Fairs connect prospective students with graduate schools in fields such as public administration, international affairs, education, public policy, public interest law, social work, nonprofit management, global and public health, theology, environmental science, and socially responsible business. 

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NIH Podcasts: advice from the experts

01/24/2012

Whether you are an undergraduate considering graduate or professional school or a graduate student planning for your next phase, you may find the NIH podcasts helpful in your preparation. 

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A graduate degree in learning

11/30/2011

I can remember little about the specifics of what I learned in graduate school.  I know there were tons of theories, and papers, and research, and so on and on.  It was 2 years of my life that seemed to fly by. 

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The idealist.org graduate school fair

11/08/2011

On Saturday, November 12, the UNC School of Social Work and Idealist.org are hosting a graduate programs fair with 50 programs in social work, public policy, nonprofit management, law, environmental studies and more.  The event will be held at the Friday Center from 9am until noon. Register online.

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5 tips for new graduate students

11/07/2011

Whether you’re entering campus for the first time as a graduate student or going directly from an undergraduate degree to graduate school, research will become a daily word in your vocabulary. Here are a few thought to ponder that might be helpful:

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Guess who is coming to the Graduate School Fair?

10/18/2011

Here’s just a sample of the nearly 70 graduate school programs that will be represented at the Grad School Fair on 10/27 in Great Hall.

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Law School event for Tar Heels in NYC

05/13/2011

Our partners, Vault, are hosting a panel titled "Should I Apply to Law School" in NYC on May 18.  Any Tar Heels in the Big Apple should check out this free event.  Click for details.

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