Using Your Vacation Break from School to Your Advantage (Career Edition)
A break from school — a time for relaxation and the sleep you missed during Fall and Spring semester. For most, the ideal break involves lying by the pool, fireplace, or beach. While it’s good to relax and rejuvenate, it’s also the perfect opportunity to get ahead on your career goals and exploration journey. Chapman
How to Win Summer
Summer is a great time to relax, have fun, and most importantly build transferable skills (HEHEH). I am so excited that summer is here and the sun has to come out, like, right now. May has been real gray and… I am politely asking for it to stop. Thanks for hearing about my lil rant, and
Recap of Inclusive Employer Night
On October 12, 2022, the Office of Career and Professional Development and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion co-hosted an in-person DEI networking event called Inclusive Employer Night. With 15 employers and 72 students in attendance, the third floor patio of Argyros Forum was packed — with people and the crucial conversations and connections that
The Drop-In Experience
My name is Carson LeSage, and I am a Career Peer Advisor at the Office of Career and Professional Development, double majoring in Psychology and Philosophy. Drop-ins and I are like Ride or Die, super serious. What is a “Drop-In”? Let’s start off with the basics. What is this magical resource that I speak of?
A Farewell Letter to the Spring Semester
Well, the time has come. The Spring semester has flown by in the blink of an eye and the 2021-2022 semester is coming to a close. Although bittersweet, that just means that summer is that much closer to arriving! Our Peer Advisors have had a wonderful time helping you and educating you through workshops, presentations
Why Studying Abroad is Beneficial for Your Career
There is something amazing about being completely immersed in another culture and independent for the first time in your life, and this certainly was the case for me. Studying abroad gives you the opportunity to grow in a way that is impossible when you’re in your comfort zone. The relationships you can build and the
March HERstory Month 2022
Beginning in 1987, March has been dedicated to commemorating the accomplishments and success of women in all areas of life. It is a special time to celebrate the contributions they have made in culture and society. For this year’s Women’s History Month, our very own Peer Career Advisors have come to share their stories. From
Navigating Internships as a Transfer Student
A transfer student. This group of students is one of the most integral parts of colleges across the United States, yet, at the same time, they are often given little to no attention when it comes to being incorporated into their new college environment and culture. From my experience, being a transfer student can often
The Basics of Professional Attire
Attending professional events or going to interviews can be nerve-wracking in and of themselves. In the days leading up to them, it can be increasingly stressful trying to find the right attire. What does it mean to dress “business professional” as opposed to “business casual”? Learning how to differentiate between various attires and finding how
Black History Month 2022
In celebration of Black History Month we’ve curated a list of black-owned businesses – including those owned by Chapman students, local organizations, and employers hiring – to get to know and continue to support once February comes to a close. Black Student Gigs to Support at Chapman University Angelique Francis ‘22 Graphic Designer Angelique is