Finding Meaningful Experiences

Startup Energy Is Building in Gainesville: Get Ready for pitchGNV!

Gainesville is about to light up with innovation during Global Entrepreneurship Week, as startGNV hosts its first annual pitchGNV competition on November 13–14, 2025! This exciting event brings together startup founders from across North Florida to showcase groundbreaking ideas in …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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So You Want to Gain Global Experience? Lessons from UF’s Global Sociocultural Learning Workshop

Global Gators Month: What are My Options for Global & Sociocultural Learning at UF (Event Recap)

Thinking about studying abroad—or just want to connect with people from different cultures? Whether you’re dreaming of international travel or looking for global experiences …

By Effie Cao
Effie Cao Manager for Experiential Learning
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HOW TO GET A SUMMER ACADEMIC RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

📅 Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Reitz Union Auditorium
🍽️ FREE FOOD Provided!

Join us for an engaging afternoon focused on experiential learning and career development in STEM!

🔍 What to Expect:

Get tips & tricks for …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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How to Gain Research Experience at UF

Think research is only for grad students or science majors? Think again.
University of Florida offers a wide range of opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in research — no lab coat or prior experience required.

Whether you’re studying engineering, psychology, …

By Effie Cao
Effie Cao Manager for Experiential Learning
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Exploring Innovation in Agriculture: Career Trek to IFAS Research Centers

This October, students joined the Career Connections Center for a Career Trek to two University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Research and Education Centers: The Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) in Lake Alfred and the Mid-Florida Research …

By Jillian Prescott
Jillian Prescott
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Career Resources

The Pre-Health Outreach Guide is designed to help students connect with faculty, physicians, and healthcare professionals to gain valuable research …

Credentials are focused qualifications such as nondegree certificates, microcredentials, digital badges, and professional certifications that demonstrate mastery of specific skills, …

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 …

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.