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.

Ten Tips to Protect Your Digital Privacy

Social and professional connection online is nearly inevitable these days, but how do we maintain privacy and curate the online experience that works best for us? Here are 10 tips to protect your digital privacy.

Keep your personal accounts on …

By Sara Smith-Paez
Sara Smith-Paez Health Promotion Specialist
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Curiosity: Your Secret Tech Superpower

How One Workshop Explored the Link Between Curiosity and Career Success

Curiosity isn’t just a personality trait. It’s a career accelerator. In a recent workshop titled “Curiosity, Your Secret Tech Superpower,” students explored how a curious mindset fuels essential career …

By Karissa Singh
Karissa Singh
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AI Days Mixer | October 29, 2025

Join us for the AI Mixer + Lunch — a lively, come-as-you-are event where ideas, opportunities, and free food collide. Meet campus partners with resources for aspiring innovators, employers ready to share how AI is transforming their industries, and student orgs helping …

By Marquise McGriff
Marquise McGriff Assistant Director, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Student Engagement and Experiential Learning
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Event Recording: Alumni Perspectives – Exploring Careers Through People

Earlier this semester, students had the chance to hear from an incredible panel of UF alumni representing diverse industries—from policy and sports broadcasting to consulting and education. The conversation was packed with insights on building a successful career and making …

By Jason Tillotson
Jason Tillotson Career Coach for Early Engagement
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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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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.