University of Wisconsin–Madison

Author: bspoon

Using ChatGPT for your resume or cover letter? Read this first!

ChatGPT and other AI tools are changing the way people work and write. Some job seekers have even tried using these tools to assist with job and internship applications. But with any technology, there are potential downsides, such as application materials that are too generic or broad, or on the flipside, misrepresenting your actual skills, …

Alumni Blog: Say Yes to More

This alumni blog was generously provided by Chloe Kirk (’19), who majored in Molecular Biology and Legal Studies at UW-Madison and is currently pursuing a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine.    The question looms in every recent graduate’s mind: how can you set yourself up …

Insights on a Career in Publishing with an Executive Editor & L&S Alum

Emily (Salkin) Takoudes (‘98) is Executive Commissioning Editor of Food publications at Phaidon who majored in History and Women’s Studies at UW-Madison. She continued her education at the International Culinary Center in New York, receiving a certificate in Essentials of Fine Cooking, and has worked as an Editor for publishers including Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, …

Environmental education Q&A with an L&S Alum & Returned Peace Corps Volunteer

    Mikaela (Mickey) Tennis (’14) is an Environmental Educator who majored in International Studies, French, and Environmental Studies at UW-Madison.    Upon graduating, she continued exploring her international and language interests by teaching English in Thailand with Xplore Asia. After that challenging and rewarding experience, she still wanted to use and develop her interests …

Enjoy the Journey: Q&A with an L&S Alum

    Jessica De Valk, MD (’11) is a primary care pediatrician in the greater Milwaukee area who majored in Molecular Biology with Honors in the Liberal Arts at UW-Madison.       Q: How did you decide what you wanted to do for a career? A: I’ve always been interested in science and medicine. …