Are you looking to elevate your application for graduate school? Join Dr. Denzil Streete, senior associate dean and director from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to discover strategies for crafting impactful personal statements, highlighting your strengths, securing strong recommendations, navigating the application process with confidence and preparing for your overall journey. This session offers personalized advice to strengthen your application and set you on a path to academic and professional success. RSVP today!Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtduyhrz8uGdBzXh_Astx_M-bjrqhehauh Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtduyhrz8uGdBzXh_Astx_M-bjrqhehauh Registration Info: RSVP today!

Lunch Buddies is a fun service for college students to meet new friends during lunch. Sign up to be paired with fellow students who share your interests and enjoy meals together at campus cafes or outdoor spots. Join themed lunch events, explore diverse cuisines and make lasting connections -- all while savoring great food! Transform your lunch breaks into memorable experiences with Lunch Buddies! Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S8tBS8M7P3nJoLkF23SznuxbO1V8z7nbpPNyDTrC5h8/edit

Join us for Welloween (Wellness Fair), a fun and informative event dedicated to promoting holistic wellness. Explore a variety of physical activities, connect with campus and community organizations, and enjoy delicious food. Come dressed up in your favorite costume or simply with an open mind to learn about tips, tricks and wellness resources.

Starting a writing assignment, and don't know where to begin? The University Writing Center's Drop-In Drafting Lab can help!No appointments required -- you can drop in during our open hours and:* clarify assignment expectations * develop a plan * brainstorm ideas * or just spend time writing!Any and all writers are welcome!The Drafting Lab will be unavailable on the following days and times:* Thursday, Aug. 29, 2-4 p.m. * Monday, Sept. 2, all day * Monday, Nov. 11, all day

Join our one-hour virtual session with UCF [Executive MBA](https://business.ucf.edu/degree/executive-mba/) alumni who will share their unique experience with the program, positive impact the UCF EMBA had on their career path and professional goals, how to balance the EMBA with a busy work/life schedule and favorite memories from the program. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to garner alumni advice and live Q&A.Speakers:* Jonathon Seamon '23, Walt Disney Company, Director of Engineering Services * Eric LaBat '17, Thompson Rivers University, Marketing Director * TBD [Robin Hofler](https://business.ucf.edu/person/robin-hofler/), director of admissions, will moderate the session.To have a great networking experience, please plan to have your video/camera on during the session.Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/EMBA103024 Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/EMBA103024

Whether you're planning for graduate school or a career, High-Impact Practices (HIPs) are experiences that offer you a competitive edge by helping you blend what you're learning in the classroom with real-world experiences. Set yourself up for success by getting involved in a wide variety of opportunities such as undergraduate research, studying abroad, internships, learning communities, graduate school preparations and more.Join us for a lunch and learn style panel discussion on how you can get involved in HIPs!