In honor of College Decision Day, MEFA staff members shared how they made their final decision of where to attend college and the factors that contributed to that decision, including cost, location, programs offered, and campus size. Read More
Is This Really What I Want to Do? The Truth in Picking a Major
A college student shares the steps he took to decide on a college major, including recognizing what he enjoys doing, asking for feedback, and matching his interests with careers. Read More
Using Campus Resources to Find a Job
A college senior shares his tips, including utilizing the career development center, getting help with your resume, creating a LinkedIn profile, attending networking events, and working on interviewing skills. Read More
Advice for Your First Year of Law School
Advice includes being prepared to be called on in class, going over reading material and assigned cases, creating study outlines, and forgoing a part-time job to fit in more study hours. Read More
Thinking of Law School? Here’s How to Prepare
Tips include ask yourself if you want to become a lawyer, talk to an expert, take time off, have a list of schools that interest you, and study and take the LSAT. Read More
Internships, Externships, and Co-ops
Internships are an official program offered by an employer to students who work to gain experience related to their field. Externships can include job shadowing an individual within a field and are typically held for a very short time period. Co-ops allow students to alternate traditional semesters with working full time in their chosen field. Read More
How to Graduate on Time with Multiple Transfers
Tips include sticking to the same major, making sure all credits transfer, and adjusting your schedule to make classes fit. Read More