University of Wisconsin-Parkside Parent Guide

Career Planning

Choosing a Major: Researching Top Jobs and Asking the Right Questions

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Discussions about choosing a major can be difficult. The best advice for parents in this situation? Listen, offer advice, ask questions and stand back.

How to Safeguard Against Unfair, Unpaid Internships

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For many college students, choosing between making money and gaining valuable experience has become all too common. Supportive parents may find themselves conflicted about what advice to give their students. There are several ways to guide your student’s decision when facing an unpaid internship.

Recession-Proof Careers

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Some college students will face the realization that if they are going to want to earn a living and pay off student loans, they may have to select a different major than they originally intended. If you or your student are seriously concerned that they are headed towards a bleak future in their chosen field, there are a few things to consider.

First, how long is the recession expected to last? If your student is graduating soon, they may be more impacted than a student who won’t graduate until later – perhaps after the recession ends.

How to land an internship

Internships during college provide class credit and valuable experience that can bulk up your student's resume and land him a job after he graduates. Students who have taken a few classes in their field of interest - especially sophomores and juniors - should start looking for summer or semester internships, and parents can help guide them with the following tips:

Exploring Academic and Career Opportunities

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The Advising Center provides a variety of services to help students achieve their personal, academic and career goals at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

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