Category: Student Spotlights

SuccessWorks Marks First-Gen College Celebration With Virtual Alumni Career Panel

As SuccessWorks recognizes the annual First-Generation College Celebration, we’re excited to share more about our dedication to serving the diverse and talented community of first-gen students at UW–Madison and feature the stories of some of those students who work right here in our office.  Navigating the world of career planning can feel challenging for any …

SuccessWorks Internship Fund Helps Students Translate Classroom Skills to Careers

This summer, SuccessWorks is financially supporting 72 College of Letters & Science students across more than 35 majors for in-person and remote internships that bring skills learned in the classroom to Wisconsin and the world.  “Internships give L&S students opportunities to try out different career paths, build valuable professional experience and develop networks that serve …

SuccessWorks Internship Fund Awardees Announced for Summer 2021

This summer, SuccessWorks is financially supporting 41 College of Letters & Science students across more than 20 majors for a mix of in-person, remote and hybrid internship experiences.  “Internships are indispensable for translating skills and interests cultivated in the classroom to the hands-on exploration of career paths,” says Rebekah Pryor Paré, Associate Dean and Executive …

College during COVID: How Badgers can Cope with Change

By Sam Jones, Journalism Major with Certificates in Environmental Studies and Development Economics, 2020 When Badgers were scattered across the state, country, and world for spring recess, this is not what we expected to be met with. Sure — we knew there would be a two-week quarantine period following the break, perhaps a tad bit longer, …

During Your Internship Search, Watch for Red Flags

You may have been in classes that start with a student giving a one to two minute announcement, featuring “great summer internship opportunities.” Often they ask you to fill out a contact form which they collect in class. They then follow-up and offer an interview on campus at a union or library. Interviews are usually …

Investigative Internship Pushes the Boundaries

When UW–Madison senior Lenai Johnson visualizes her future, she doesn’t see herself working in jails and correctional facilities. But when she accepted an investigative internship last summer with the State Public Defender’s Office, the Fitchburg native knew she was putting herself on the path to success with invaluable skills and experiences. Following in the footsteps …