Exploring Students

Welcome to the community designed specifically for students who are on a journey to discover their academic and career paths. The goal of this community is to provide you with resources to help you have a clearer understanding of yourself, the educational paths available to you, and the career options that best suit your goals. The aim is to empower you with the confidence and knowledge to make well-informed decisions about your major and future career.

Failing into your dream career

How finding out what you don’t want to do can be exactly what leads you to where you never knew you wanted to be

At 17 years old, many of us had big dreams and aspirations for our future. Some …

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Is Decision Making in Our Hands?

Most of us wake up every day thinking we are in control of our decisions, but are we really?  Some decisions seem easier to make when they are based on our preferences; other decisions are more illusional based on our …

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Don’t be Blind to Family and Friends’ Influence on Career Decisions

When you have trouble making a career decision, you may rely on family members’ and friends’ reactions to break a “tie.” How can you include their reaction and input in your decision to choose a career, make a career change, …

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Career Decision-Making

Are you still undecided about what you want to do after graduation? Are you thinking of going to graduate school or maybe traveling across Europe, Southeast Asia, or the United States? How about doing an internship, summer job, or signing …

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Major Decisions: Choose Wisely

How much can your education or the major you choose impact your future earnings?  The following post includes an infographic that provides an indication of what these factors mean for college students and recent graduates.

Source: Best Degree Programs

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Credentials and Courses

Career Resources

The UF’s Counseling & Wellness Center (CWC) invites all enrolled students to explore our wide range of group counseling opportunities—designed …

Experiential Learning encompasses diverse personal and professional activities, engaging you beyond the classroom to gain practical insights, develop knowledge and …

The purpose of this activity is to help you reflect on the moments when you felt most engaged, fulfilled, or …

Use this worksheet to stop overthinking and start making thoughtful, confident choices— whether you’re choosing a major, an internship, or …

A step-by-step guide that helps you design your own Odyssey Plan by exploring multiple life paths through reflection, creativity, and …

Contact & Location

Phone
352-392-1601
Address

J. Wayne Reitz Union
Suite 1300
PO Box 118507
Gainesville, FL 32611-8507

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

We are located on Level 1 of the Reitz Union.