In a few days, we’ll wrap up the semester, and commencement will be soon to follow. For those graduating this year, congratulations! Your persistence, adaptability, and overall strength through these past four years will carry you farther than you can imagine. And while we daydream about past accomplishments and see you walk the proverbial stage, we’ll be looking ahead at the future impact you’ll make on the world.
And for those wrapping up their first year of academic study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, congratulations on making it through the year! There’s more ahead, but regardless of how long, you’ve made it through the first one.
With all that being said, below are two resources you may find helpful; The Bridge to Career Success Program, and Interstride.
Bridge to Career Success Program:
Bridge to Career Success is a career support initiative designed for undergraduate and graduate students navigating job, internship, and graduate school searches in 2025. Students can opt into various events and programs, including group sessions for guidance and peer support, Alumni Office Hours for networking and career advice, Hire Rochester events to connect with employers, and more.
Click here to learn more! –> https://careereducation.rochester.edu/channels/bridge-to-career-success/
Interstride:
Interstride is a platform that helps students find jobs and internships, network with other international and globally-minded students, and find immigration and career support. Whether you’re looking for tax advice or guidance on immigration, Interstride has the right partner in their ecosystem to support you in your journey. Designed with international students specifically in mind, it also houses great resources for anyone looking to intern or work abroad.
Top Features:
- Webinar library and live events on topics from career search to immigration to mental health.
- Listing of Rochester specific resources ranging from housing and finances to healthcare and shopping.
- Job and internship search tools
- Country guides and insights for those looking to gain experience beyond US borders.
Click here to learn more! –> https://careereducation.rochester.edu/resources/interstride/
