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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Alumna Guest Post – A Career in Medicine: Have a Dream, Create a Vision, Embrace Opportunities

Raquel Belforti, DO, MS graduated from Assumption College in 2001 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a minor in Psychology. Raquel earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine and later earned her Master’s in Medical Education Leadership from the University of New …

By Raquel Belforti '01
Raquel Belforti '01 Assistant Professor
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Alumna Guest Post – Making Social Media a Job

Sarah Johansson (’16) graduated from Assumption College with a Bachelor of Arts in Writing and Mass Communications, as well as two minors in Classics and Psychology. She is currently in her first year working as a Communications Coordinator at Newbury College, …

By Sarah Johansson '16
Sarah Johansson '16 Communications Coordinator
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Alumnus Guest Post – If You Want to Help People, Start by Helping Yourself

Andrew Mahoney graduated from Assumption College in 2007 with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Social Rehabilitation Services (HRS). He then returned to earn his MBA in 2011. Andrew is the Director of Training at Y.O.U., Inc., one of the largest non-profit human services agencies in Massachusetts. …

By Andrew Mahoney '07
Andrew Mahoney '07 Director of Training
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How To Get Your Ideal IT Job

Have you always dreamed of pursuing a career in the IT industry? As one of the most sought after sectors in the market, the IT industry currently employs more than 6.7 million workers in the U.S. and offers a median …

By Hayden Beck
Hayden Beck
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