Next Steps

L&S SuccessWorks Links to an external site.

"As you begin your journey of self-discovery and prepare for the twenty-first century challenges, the choice of academic major and your path after graduation may feel like the two most important decisions. A Letters & Science education will equip you with the 21st century skills that employers are seeking everyday. Creating your unique L&S path starts with exploration of your interests and skills, selecting courses that expand your academic understanding, and beginning to start your involvement on campus or in the greater community.  Letters & Science Career Services staff are available to all L&S students regardless of major or year in school."

Cross-College Advising Service Career Exploration Center Links to an external site.

"Our center is designed to assist students in exploring majors and careers. We help undergraduate students focus on their interests, values, strengths, and personality to give them the tools they need to make decisions about their careers and their futures."
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Career Locker Links to an external site.

"The Center on Education and Work, creator and developer of the world class web-based career information system called CareerLocker, is located in the Center for Education and Work (CEW) within the highly ranked School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The easy to use, comprehensive website responds to the individual and encourages a self-directed and engaged approach to career development and job-seeking."

Majors and Certificates Links to an external site.

The College of Letters & Science is home to 39 academic departments, 22 academic non-departmental programs, five professional schools and 70 interdisciplinary research centers and institutes.  With 65 undergraduate majors, 39 undergraduate certificates and more than 100 graduate majors, we are the beating heart of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 

Undergraduate Research Links to an external site.

Students may pursue research opportunities during their first two years through the Undergraduate Research Scholars Links to an external site. program.  Students may write an senior thesis through the L&S Honors Program Links to an external site..  All of these are great opportunities to improve your critical thinking and complex communication skills, build your professional network, and demonstrate your depth of knowledge to an employer -- or to a graduate school admissions committee.

Writing Across the Curriculum Links to an external site.

Writing-intensive courses can be found at all levels of the curriculum, and in all sorts of majors -- it's more than just completing your "Comm A" and "Comm B" requirement.  And we have a world-famous Writing Center Links to an external site. to help you through all of your writing challenges -- whether for an elective course term paper or a job application cover letter.  Look for as many opportunities as you can to become the best writer that you can while you are here at UW.

Software Training for Students Links to an external site.

"Software Training for Students (STS) offers FREE technology training and project support for registered UW-Madison students. [...]  Any student with an active UW NetID can attend STS’s FREE software workshops. We offer a wide range of 2-4 hour workshops on Photoshop, Excel, HTML and more."

LinkedIn Links to an external site.

Your LinkedIn account is a powerful entry into information about what UW-Madison students do after they graduate -- and after they move on from their first job.  The more familiar you become with the search techniques of LinkedIn, the more useful it will become in your job search and network-building.

BadgerBridge

"This professional network is an exclusive place where UW-Madison alumni and students can come together to offer support in achieving career goals and exploring professional opportunities.

Brought to you by the Wisconsin Alumni Association® (WAA), Badger Bridge provides a platform for networking with Badgers in your field, at leading organizations, and in communities around the world."

Wisconsin Alumni Association Links to an external site.

"Tap into the power of the global Wisconsin alumni network--more than 400,000 strong. No matter where you are in your professional life, WAA's Badger Career Network brings you networks and opportunities to match your interests."

INTER-LS 260: Internships in the Liberal Arts & Sciences

"Half of all college graduates report completing at least one internship during their time as students.  This online course provides a way for UW students who have found exciting outside internships to earn academic credit in connection with their work experience.  Students will analyze their professional training experiences in the workplace in the context of the goals of a liberal arts and sciences university education, by practicing critical reading, writing, and observation skills.  A diverse variety of L&S professors teach this class over the course of the fall, spring, and summer terms."

Morgridge Center for Public Service Links to an external site.
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"The Morgridge Center for Public Service connects University of Wisconsin-Madison students and faculty to local and global communities to build partnerships and solve critical issues through service and learning."

Study Abroad Links to an external site.
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"A variety of program options—over 200 programs in more than 60 countries—have been developed to address the diverse needs of students. Programs vary in length, level, academic focus, teaching format, language requirements, cost and degree of independence demanded of the participant. Each program is expected to meet the University's high academic standards and to integrate with the on-campus curriculum.  Currently, 1,300 students study abroad each year through our office, and around 150 students from our partner institutions abroad come to UW-Madison through exchange partnerships."

International Internship Program Links to an external site.
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"To succeed in a global marketplace, it is no longer enough for students to travel and study overseas. Students must be afforded the opportunities to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will allow them to navigate in work environments that contend with globalization, outsourcing, and emerging technologies. At IIP, we believe International Internships—structured work placements related to students’ academic studies—are a great way to help students learn and meet the new demands placed upon them when they enter the globalized work world."

Center for Leadership and Involvement

"The Center for Leadership & Involvement (CfLI) assists students in intentionally connecting with the far ranging opportunities that exist throughout campus, including student organizations, the Greek community and many others."

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Career Fairs

Career Fairs are held every Fall and Spring, usually in the Kohl Center.  These events allow students to connect with a diverse array of employers all in one spot, and allow employers to meet students from a diverse array of majors all in one day.  Check here Links to an external site. for scheduling information for the latest upcoming career fair.

Student Job Center

"The UW Student Job Center focuses on student employment opportunities. Students seeking work will find part-time openings for both academic year and summer terms posted on our website as well as occasional full-time summer openings. Job opportunities are located at UW-Madison and off-campus in the private and public sectors."