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Want an internship? Scholarship? Fellowship?

Sometimes searching for opportunities relevant to you can seem like – well, a job. As a college student, though, NOW is the best time to search! Maybe you already have a summer job or other opportunity. If not … or if you are searching for future opportunities.. Do you know where to look?!? Here are […]

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Do you want FREE registration to attend the Out for Work conference?

One month ago, the Student Success Center entered our photo in a contest to win free group registration for the Out for Work conference in Washington, D.C. September 26-28. WE WON!!! If YOU want to participate in the conference, contact academic advisor/career counselor Samantha MacFarland at [email protected] for more details. For more information about the […]

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Peer Orientation Leaders – just one of the Student Success Center’s services!

We offer orientation for: New students Transfer students Dual-enrolled students (including DEEP and Genesee Early College) Mott 2 UMFlint students Veteran students Orientation is facilitated by extensively trained peer orientation leaders. Yes, that’s right – you can ask questions of people who are going to school here at UM-Flint, just like you! Some are freshmen […]

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Do you know what to do for Financial Aid?

Financial aid can be a somewhat tricky process, but thankfully, there are some great people in the Financial Aid office ready to help you out! Office hours are M-TH 8 – 5:30 P.M. and Friday 8 – 5 P.M. Also, you can still apply for Spring/Summer financial aid, & the graduate student application for financial […]

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Did you know that the Student Success Center is Out for Work GOLD certified?

Also, the Student Success Center is trying to become Platinum certified AND win free registration to the Out for Work conference in Washington D.C. from September 26-28! YOU can become a part of this process by applying for a Fran Frazier travel scholarship by tomorrow, April 24! You will need a short essay describing how […]

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The deadline to apply for Fran Frazier is TOMORROW Apr. 24!

The Out for Work conference is September 26-28 in Washington D.C. If you think you might like to attend, apply for a Fran Frazier travel scholarship NOW!!! The deadline is TOMORROW, Thursday April 24 in order to receive your funds to attend in September! Find out more about the Out for Work conference, scholarship guidelines, […]

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Out for Work conference is coming up – apply for the Fran Frazier!

The Out for Work conference is September 26-28 in Washington D.C. If you think you might like to attend, apply for a Fran Frazier travel scholarship NOW!!! The deadline is April 24 in order to receive your funds to attend in September! Find out more about the Out for Work conference, scholarship guidelines, and travel […]

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Know before you go!

Why should you attend the Winter 2014 Career Fair, tomorrow, Wednesday, April 16 from 12-3 PM? How do you impress recruiters? Find out here in this SHORT video from Career Spots, 7 Tips for Researching Companies!  

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How to rewrite your LinkedIn headline

There is a lot you can learn about rewriting your LinkedIn headline, according to academic advisor/career counselor Sam MacFarland, from this Forbes article by Jenny Foss, “How to Make Your LinkedIn headline Stand Out.” According to the article, the LinkedIn headline is the “most overlooked LinkedIn section,” but it’s also “prime marketing real estate.” Ask […]

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Advice for Business Majors

Maggie Golembiewski, MA, LLPC and academic advisor/counselor at the University of Michigan-Flint’s Student Success Center, says: Complete your math classes as quickly as possible in order to make timely progress towards taking your core classes and getting your degree!    

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