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By Foram Gathia, PhD student On NPR Life Kit, psychology professor Kevin Nadal defines microaggressions “as the everyday, subtle, intentional — and oftentimes unintentional — interactions or behaviors that communicate some sort of bias toward …

By Foram Gathia, PhD student Conducting informational interviews is a valuable way to gather insights about a particular career path, industry, or company. Here are some insightful questions to ask during an informational interview: Background and …

By Foram Gathia, PhD student Writing a compelling cover letter is essential for making a positive impression on potential employers. Here’s a guide to crafting a strong cover letter: Start with a Strong Introduction: Address …

The Latinx Academic Staff Association (LASA) of UW-Madison and the Wisconsin Alumni Association: Latinx Affinity Group (LAG), will host an in-person, all-campus Latine graduation celebration for undergraduate, graduate, and professional Latine/x/o/a and Hispanic identifying students …

Food insecurity can mean skipping meals because you cannot afford them, or it can mean not having enough access to healthy and nutritious food that allow you to focus on your academic and scholarly goals. …

By Foram Gathia, PhD student Organizing productive meetings for graduate students requires careful planning and execution to ensure valuable outcomes and efficient use of time. Here are some key strategies for facilitating effective meetings: Clear …

SuccessWorks/ISS has some great resources linked on their “International Students” section that I often share with students or employers, including: “How to talk to employers” handout: https://successworks.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2017/07/international-student-sponsorship.pdf “Employing an International Student”: https://iss.wisc.edu/employment/employing-an-international-student/ Additionally, GoinGlobal offers …

UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES (UHS) offers many resources. 24/7 Crisis Services – Someone is always available to talk about a student mental health concern. The UHS mental health crisis line is staffed by UHS providers during …