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Welcome Wednesday: Beyond the Books: Grad School Boost

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 12:00–1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Description
    Graduate school is about more than just coursework--it's about building the skills, relationships, and experiences that will shape your future. UCF [Academic Advancement Programs (AAP)](https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/) invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session, Beyond the Books: Grad School Boost, featuring Anitra Douglas-McCarthy, Assistant Dean for Access and Recruitment at Cornell University's Graduate School.

    This session will explore how to thrive beyond the classroom by developing a professional network, gaining valuable research experience, and finding opportunities for personal growth. You'll learn practical strategies for balancing academic demands with extracurricular activities, helping you make the most of your graduate school experience to set yourself up for long-term career and personal success.

    *This workshop is designed for students in the Building stage.

    Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1779137/share_preview
    Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1779137/share_preview
    Registration Info: Please RSVP via Handshake.
  • Website
    https://events.ucf.edu/event/3974658/welcome-wednesday-beyond-the-books-grad-school-boost/

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