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Not sure where to start? Learning opportunities outside the traditional lecture or seminar format can be hard to navigate! Use the tools on this page to determine what programs or skills you’d like to focus on first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Build Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a great place to start. Explore these classes and programs to start figuring out your passions, build essential skills, and craft goals for the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Global Career Accelerator<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Core Skills Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Get Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ready to dive in? These programs are the best way to get out into the community, but are also excellent precursors to independent internships, travel, or research. They can either build upon your previous experiences or give you some new ones!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Communities of Practice<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Micro-Internships<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Service Learning Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Dig Into Your Interests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Check out these programs to help you level-up your engagement and build your repertoire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Independent Internships<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Community News Service<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Student Legal Services<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Research<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Get Out of your Comfort Zone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UVM’s short term Travel-Study programs allow you to experience new cultures, environments, and develop your independence, all with the support of the faculty members that accompany you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Domestic Travel Courses<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Launch into your Future<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These full-time and deeper-diving programs will immerse you in your interest area while helping you both increase your employability and test out your future career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Semester-Away Programs in Boston, NYC, DC<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Semester for Impact<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Study Abroad<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Want to go a bit further?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Check out these career resources planning guides to help make the most of your experiences: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Career Interest Groups<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Intern Resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sharing your Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Share your knowledge. It\u2019s a way to achieve immortality.”<\/em> – Dalai Lama<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are myriad ways to share your research with fellow students, faculty, and community members<\/strong>. Some, like the Student Research Conference, are UVM-wide while others are forums reserved for your fellow majors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentation & In-Person Events<\/summary>
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