颁辞濒驳补迟别鈥檚 program, a signature Career Services initiative, opened for student applications on Friday, October 12.
A Day in the Life pairs students with alumni, parents, or friends of 冈本视频 during winter break according to the student鈥檚 professional interests. Students shadow their hosts for a day, learning about the range of professional opportunities and making valuable connections with members of the 冈本视频 network.
The program鈥檚 success is due, in part, to wide and enthusiastic alumni and parent participation, which more than met the needs of the approximately 350 students who came into the program last year.
The number of alumni involved also means that students have a variety of industries and opportunities to explore 鈥 from health, tech, and education to finance, law, and government work.
Hugo Torres-Fetsco 鈥15, senior associate at Third Bridge, was a participant in the A Day in the Life program as both a student and an alumnus. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a great way to network,鈥 he said. 鈥淚 spoke with my undergraduates about how to network, what鈥檚 going on at 冈本视频, how to speak with Career Services. Something as simple as getting exposure to an office environment really helps.鈥
Keira Beatty 鈥21, a student participant in last year鈥檚 A Day in the Life, agrees. 鈥淚 had a fantastic time working with Career Services for A Day in the Life.鈥 Keira said. 鈥淭he staff makes sure to aid students in any way possible.鈥
The application form for the 2018 Day in the Life program can be accessed , and applications will remain available until Thursday, October 28.