3 Key Habits to Build During Your Time At Rochester

Creating good habits can be game changing! We’ve selected three key habits that to help you make the most of your college experience.

By Grace Stensland ('23)
Grace Stensland ('23) Peer Career Advisor
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How to Approach Your Rochester Experience

The Greene Center staff and student staff have shared some advice below as you navigate this next chapter at the University of Rochester.

By Hailie Higgins ('22)
Hailie Higgins ('22) Marketing & Communications Specialist
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10 Great Jobs for People With Biology Degrees—Because You Don’t Have to Be a Biologist

If you have a biology degree—or you’re about to get one—you may feel like there are only a few jobs that you’re suited for, and almost all of them require further schooling. But as a biology major, you’re qualified for …

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How an Internship Shapes your Career

Students are often reluctant to intern because they worry their internship will only consist of uninspiring tasks for little or no money. The truth is, although not all internships pay in cash, they do pay in other ways. An internship …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Get Curious!

By Katie Ferruzza
Katie Ferruzza Senior Career Advisor
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Why Are Python Programmers in Such High Demand?

Python programmers and developers are in high and growing demand. If you have the right skills, you can land a job in this exciting profession in 2021. 

Python is used in many different programming scenarios, from games to web applications. …

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Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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Hot Data Engineering Jobs for 2021 & Beyond

If you’re looking to move into a red-hot, rapidly growing industry with a variety of career options, then you might want to explore data engineering. Becoming a data engineer allows you to influence the decisions organizations make about their future.

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Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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Computer Science vs. Software Engineering: What’s the Difference?

Two occupations that are often confused in the tech industry are computer science and software engineering. But, while they may be similar in nature and fundamentals, they shouldn’t be used interchangeably.

For one, software engineers are professionals who specialize in

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A Day in the Life: Research Scientist

Theresa Humphries, 28, is a research scientist in the Medicinal Chemistry department. She spends most of her day mixing and heating chemicals to carry out reactions that form different drugs.

8:30 AM: I normally get into work around half past …

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A Day in the Life: Staff Assistant on Capitol Hill

8:30 AM: Come in to open up the office. Since you are the first person a visitor sees upon entering the office, it is your responsibility to ensure that the reception area is neatly kept and that there are plenty …

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