Get Curious
Explore your interests, both inside and outside of the classroom, and be open to all the possibilities you can pursue with your degree and experiences at UR.
Register for the 1-credit Designing Your Life (CASC 104) to explore your interests supported by a small cohort of peers.
– Check out all the Greene Center’s courses and how to get registered.
Take PathwayU assessment to learn about your interests, values, and workplace preferences.
– Take your personalized PathwayU assessment and use your report to research potential career paths that align with your skills and interests.
Meet with Greene Center Advisor to learn more about how we can support your individual goals.
– We are excited to meet with you! Schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor to get started.
Try Stuff Out
A great way to explore your curiosities is to try it out and see if it’s a good fit for you. This could be an independent project, campus job, internship, research opportunity, class and/or volunteering. There are so many different ways you can build a unique experience simply by trying stuff out and exploring different ideas!
Attend Greene Center Signature Events to explore careers, gain confidence, and connect with alumni.
– Check out the variety of Signature Events we offer like career-specific alumni panels and register to attend!
Begin building skills and competencies that employers and graduate schools are looking for through experiences.
– Consider applying for on-campus employment, joining student organizations, exploring volunteering opportunities, and more!
Talk to People
One of the best ways to learn about possibilities and what inspires you is to talk to people: other students, alumni, faculty, staff, family, employers… and just listen, ask questions, and take it in.
Attend the Career Exploration Summit on February 21, 2026 to connect with diverse alumni and explore experiential learning opportunities.
– Learn more about this event by visiting the Career Exploration Summit page.
Join The Meliora Collective, the University’s professional online community!
– Join here and look up alumni in your career fields of interest.
– Consider participating in the spring semester’s 3-month mentorship program.
Tell Your Story
This is about sharing what inspires you, your key accomplishments and skills, and all that you are learning at UR and connecting all of this to where you want to go next.
Create your first-year resume highlighting your relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments.
– Learn how to communicate your uniqueness and value to an organization!
Complete your Handshake profile and sign up for alerts to receive customized internship recommendations, and learn how to connect with alumni employers.
– Handshake can help you develop a greater understanding of your career interests and opportunities you might want to take advantage of.
– Update your communication preferences to receive personalized recommendations!
Create a LinkedIn profile.
– Creating a LinkedIn profile can help you stand out as you begin to develop skills!
Not sure how to get started or want to talk this through with a Greene Center advisor? Schedule an appointment in Handshake.
Curious about what’s ahead for next year? Check out Sophomore Year Career Education Milestones.
