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So You Want to Be a Teacher? 4 Steps to Take

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re thinking about being a teacher, congratulations! It’s an exciting career that can be extremely rewarding, especially if it’s your passion to help kids and educate others. If becoming a teacher or professor is something you’re considering, here are some things to know about the journey and steps you’ll have to take to reach …

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Tips for Being a Stand-Out Intern

By Jackie RobersonLast updated on December 22, 2022

While you’ll obviously be quite busy during your degree program, working on your studies and potentially in a part-time job as well, it’s important to spend time thinking about your career prospects and pathways right now, even though you haven’t yet graduated. To ensure you land a great job once you have completed your degree, …

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So You Want To Be a CEO: 5 Steps

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

There’s no direct path to becoming a CEO, but there are ways you can improve your chances. This is a career path that takes quite a bit of time and patience along with a lot of luck. Rarely is anyone made CEO straight out of college. But if you’re interested in working towards achieving this …

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Top Service Careers: 12 Public Administration Jobs You’ll Love

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 14, 2025

Public administration is the focus on public programs and policy management. As a result, most public administration, or public service jobs, are found in local, state, and federal government, from transportation to safety, but there are select careers in nonprofit organizations and businesses, too. Individuals in these careers often focus on identifying public (or customer) …

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So You Want To Be A Lawyer: Here’s What You Need To Know

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 23, 2025

Key Takeaways Your journey to becoming a lawyer starts in high school, where you’ll need to prioritize academic excellence to set yourself up for success. To get into law school, you must maintain a strong GPA, obtain your bachelor’s degree, pass the LSAT, and prepare a stand-out application. From your undergraduate degree to law school, …

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10 valuable lessons you learn from an internship

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 13, 2026

Key takeaways Internships offer real-world experience you can’t get in a classroom. You can build communication, problem-solving, and time management skills. Internships can help you explore careers before committing long-term. Mentors and networking from internships could open doors for future opportunities. Experience gained can boost your confidence and look great on resume. An internship is …

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FAQs About Internships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

An internship is a short-term (paid or unpaid) work experience that takes place in a professional setting. Internships typically have a specified commencement and completion date and are monitored by an experienced professional in the field. Here are some common questions about internships. Should I apply to any internship opportunity I come across? To make …

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How to Increase Your Chances of Getting an Internship

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 3, 2025

An internship is an invaluable experience. Not only will it look good on a future resume, but it allows you a sneak peek into your potential career field, gives you industry contacts, and helps you develop relevant skills. You should absolutely consider doing at least one internship during your college years (if not multiple), and …

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The Pros and Cons of a Fellowship

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 31, 2025

Key Takeaway Fellowships are programs that are often associated with graduate and doctoral students, but some undergraduate students may also benefit from fellowship opportunities. If you are pursuing specialized work, research, or service in your field, you might be a good fit for a fellowship. While fellowships offer hands-on experience and long-term career benefits, they …

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The Difference Between Internships And Fellowships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Though some use the terms interchangeably, internships and fellowships differ in quite a few ways. Let’s break down the differences. Internship vs Fellowship An internship is essentially an opportunity for students to gain work experience in a field they are interested in pursuing. Some students may do internships to get a first-hand look at a …