Hosted by UREP and the Steinbright Career Development Center, this session will help applicants demystify the PhD application process. We will explore how to decide whether a PhD is right for you, how to research schools, how the application process differs from applications to other kinds of degree programs, and how to set yourself up for success by planning ahead for the application process.

This workshop will cover the basics of effective communication, and help prepare students to present their work in both oral and poster presentations. Attendees will practice utilizing a narrative framework to communicate their scholarly work, and learn best practices for effectively creating and using visual aids across different types of presentations.

Before you pack up, let's unpack. As your first year comes to a close, you may be thinking about the many major decisions you'll need to make in the coming months and years regarding your education, career, and personal life. This workshop will help you identify important choices on the horizon and practice tools to think systematically about how you will answer them. We will also work through exercises to reflect deeply on your first year experience for relevant insight to inform your future choices.

What would it be like to spend a year overseas, pursuing your interests on your own terms? The Fulbright US Student Program provides grants for one year of research, graduate study, creative projects, or teaching English in 140+ countries. This info session will provide details about the program, the Drexel application process, and tips for crafting a competitive application. Fulbright is open to US citizens who are current juniors, seniors, recent alumni, or graduate students in any major, but other undergraduates interested in applying in the future are welcome to attend.