Use the Summertime to Your Advantage!

Remember to use the summertime for more than just a vacation!  Often what students do in the summer provides excellent insight into their personality. Plan to do new and interesting things, such as taking additional coursework, gaining experience by shadowing, volunteering or interning, studying abroad or giving back to your community.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A NUMBER OF VALUABLE RESOURCES AVAILABLE THIS SUMMER AT UB

  •  UBThisSummer - Offers a variety of experiences, including an opportunity to take UB Summer Courses as well as to partake in the internationally-recognized faculty Summer Lecture Series. Visit UBThisSummer for more information.
  •  Explore Study Abroad - Study Abroad provides the opportunity to experience people, places and cultures that will enhance your education as well as enrich your life. SUNY offers approximately 400 study abroad options. Possibilities also exist to study abroad through a private school’s program, but SUNY programs are a first rate educational experience where students pay SUNY tuition!
  • Career Services - Utilize Career Services and gain valuable information regarding exploring careers, jobs, internships and so much more! In terms of career advice and networking, utilize the Meet-A-Mentor Program for job shadowing experiences, job and internship search help, inspiration, and more!

STAY INFORMED THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS!

  • Students are urged to check their UB e-mail accounts regularly, including throughout the summer months. Important academic and financial communications, Be Advised web log updates, and other details that affect students’ statuses are communicated year-round. Be sure that you check your UB e-mail and that you stay informed!
  • Be sure you are up-to-date on all student calendar listings of important UB academic, financial, and billing date information.

Posted May 6, 2009 in Academics, Careers, Courses, General