Freshman

Help the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) in advocating for alternative grading this semester

As a Smeal student, you can help the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) in advocating the University Faculty Senate to reinstate alternative grading for the Fall 2020 semester. Take the following survey regarding your interest in alternative grading for the …

By Emily Tressler
Emily Tressler Marketing Communications Specialist
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LinkedIn for Students: How to Use It Right [Tips & Examples]

Originally posted: https://ivypanda.com/blog/linkedin-for-students/ 

As an undergraduate in the US, you must have heard of LinkedIn. LinkedIn allows users to manage career opportunities, network, and demonstrate personal accomplishments. Through the platform, a person can find a job, explore a particular industry, …

By Yvonne McQuarrie
Yvonne McQuarrie
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How to Choose Your Smeal Organization

No matter what grade you’re in, if you are looking for a new Smeal organization to join, you can feel overwhelmed by all of the choices. Should you join a club focused on your major? Or one that organizes a …

By Christine Kovell
Christine Kovell Career Service Intern
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Having Casual Conversations with Recruiters

Hello. Talking to recruiters seems scary right?

I know. I have been there, and I’m still there sometimes. But it doesn’t have to be scary. Remember that recruiters are people too. I have been doing recruiting as a student ambassador …

By Emma Moul
Emma Moul
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5 Tips for Succeeding at Your Virtual Internship – originally posted on Vault

Virtual internships are new for all of us, which can make them feel intimidating. Part of the reason people do internships is to learn about the typical “day in the life” in one’s desired industry, but, well, days haven’t really …

By Emily Tressler
Emily Tressler Marketing Communications Specialist
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