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.

Afraid of Making the Wrong Choice? Try This.

How to break free from decision paralysis and choose with confidence. 

Ever feel stuck because you don’t want to make the wrong choice? Whether you’re choosing a major, internship, or next step, it’s easy to spiral into overthinking—especially when …

By Marissa Altenburg, M.A., CCSP
Marissa Altenburg, M.A., CCSP
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From UF to Silicon Valley: Career Insights from a Gator at Meta

Earlier this month, UF students connected with Karan Goel, a Gator alum and current Software Engineer at Meta, to learn how he navigated his journey from Gainesville to Silicon Valley.

As the Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM at UF’s …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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Get Career-Ready with Extended Services During Career Prep Week!

Career Showcase is just around the corner, and we want Gators to feel confident, polished, and prepared. That’s why the Career Connections Center (C3) is offering Extended Services Hours from Wednesday, September 24 to Friday, September 26, designed to help …

By Danie Adams
Danie Adams Career Engagement Career Coach
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Mentorship at UF

What is a mentor? What does mentorship at the University of Florida look like? Is a mentor right for you? These are exciting questions to ask yourself. Regardless of the answers, know this: there are experienced individuals on campus, in …

By Braden Blue
Braden Blue
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Career Fair Confidence: Standout Strategies from Foresight Construction & Oelrich Construction

Career week is coming soon! Are You Ready to Show Them What You’re Made of?

Career fairs can feel overwhelming. You’re surrounded by polished resumes, elevator pitches, and a sea of students all hoping to make an impression. So how …

By Jillian Prescott
Jillian Prescott
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Credentials and Courses

Career Resources

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 what …

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.