Hounds with Purpose- Morgan Hakala ’17

Hounds with Purpose is a space for alumni to share their stories of purpose and vocational engagement beyond their years at Assumption.  This blog is created by the Center for Purpose and Vocation and the Career Development and Internship Center (CDIC) to better connect …

By Gillan Peabody
Gillan Peabody Marketing & Communications Graduate Assistant
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Olivia Boncaldo ’21 on the Alumni Career Networking Night

“The alumni networking event was meaningful to me because it gave me a valuable opportunity to speak with alumni and gain personal insight on how Assumption prepared them to enter into their careers. From the event, I learned how to …

By Gillan Peabody
Gillan Peabody Marketing & Communications Graduate Assistant
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Assumption Alumni Catherine Meyers on Full-Time BJ’s Communications Internship

At the CDIC, we are always trying to connect our students with alumni for great experiences and opportunities. Our latest one stems from BJ’s Wholesale Club and Catherine Meyers ’14 is the recruiter for the position.

Here is a little …

By Gillan Peabody
Gillan Peabody Marketing & Communications Graduate Assistant
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The Incredibly Simple Tip That’ll Make Big Projects a Little Less Scary

Anytime I’ve ever worked on a big project it’s felt overwhelming. That’s true all the way back to my fifth grade report on Frederick Douglass and up to my first cover story for Newsweek about a Nazi hunter. And most …

By Gillan Peabody
Gillan Peabody Marketing & Communications Graduate Assistant
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4 Myths About Mentorship You Need to Stop Believing (if You Want to Get Ahead)

I know you’ve heard it before—having a mentor is good for your career. They can help you get a job, negotiate benefits, figure out your career path, or even guide you through a sticky work situation.

But the idea of …

By Kayla Reilly
Kayla Reilly
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Study Abroad 101: Everything You Need To Know

What is study abroad?

Study Abroad or Study Away programs are options provided by universities and colleges to complete a semester, year, or sometimes even more of your degree program on a different campus, usually in a foreign country.

These …

By Alea Ketchum
Alea Ketchum Marketing Assistant
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Student Spotlight: Exploring and Changing Majors

Still trying to decide on the right major for you? Carolyn Debaradinis, a Class of 2019 Marketing major, has been there. Below is Carolyn’s story about significantly changing her path and how it’s led her to happiness and success in …

By Beth Teague
Beth Teague Graduate Assistant
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Alumna Guest Post – How to Get the Part: A Beginner’s Guide

Jacki Carlson is a 2012 graduate of Assumption College who double majored in Theatre Arts and English. Since graduation, Jacki has worked for The Walt Disney Company©, The Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) and currently works at Bain & …

By Jacki Carlson '12
Jacki Carlson '12
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Alumna Guest Post – Break into Broadcasting!

Mary Knight graduated from Assumption College in 2002 with a double major in Media Communications and Foreign Languages (French and Spanish). Mary is the Assistant Program Director for 104.5 XLO in Worcester, MA (a Cumulus Media radio station). She can be heard …

By Mary Knight '02
Mary Knight '02 Assistant Program Director
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Alumna Guest Post – Unexpected ways A Psychology Major Will Take You Far

Megan Evangelista graduated from Assumption College in 2013 with a degree in Psychology and minor in Women’s Studies. Since graduation she has worked in non-profit, higher education, and corporate settings. She received her Masters of Education in Administration of Higher …

By Megan Evangelista '13
Megan Evangelista '13 College Program Manager - University Relations
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