Tips for First Generation College Students

Navigating College as a First Gen

Being a First Gen college student can be very overwhelming. It can be difficult navigating a new experience where you are forced to adjust. Many times, First Gens do not feel well quipped or …

By Sh'Maughn Wright, He/Him/His
Sh'Maughn Wright, He/Him/His Career Specialist
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USA2Holland Internship Grant

Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
Informational Webinars: July, 30, 2024 | 12:00pm EDT & 3:00pm EDT

The USA2Holland Internship Grant provides funding for high-achieving & low-income college students or recent graduates to intern with a company in the Netherlands. This grant is distributed …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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Land your Dream Job

Click here to access free resources to help you land your dream job or internship!

Your 🌟DREAM JOB🌟 doesn’t have to be tied to your life long passions. The key is finding a role that supports your needs, nurtures your …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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Join Al1gn’s STEM Cohort

The Al1gn STEM cohort is a great opportunity for those intersted in finding a supportive community to level up in the STEM Field. The goal of the cohort program is three-fold: 1) build a community of care in which student …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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DukeLIFE x Career Center: Your Gateway to Career Success with Spring Forward

If you are a first-year student from a first-generation and lower-income background, we are inviting you to apply to the Spring Forward Career Immersion Program. Are you interested? Keep reading to learn more!

If you have questions or would …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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Duke Career Hub
The hub of career conversations, content and resources at Duke, including Career Communities. Learn about our Guiding …

The Spring Forward initiative is a new exciting collaboration between Duke LIFE and the Duke Career Center, specifically tailored to …

‘Dear Pathfinder’ Ask Column

Unlock Professional Success with ‘Dear Pathfinder’

Are you a current student or young professional on the road to professional achievement …

Coming to Duke can be overwhelming at first, particularly with the influx of Duke specific terms and concepts for you …

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