Know Your Worth: Beyond the Numbers

The article emphasizes that evaluating a job offer goes beyond salary — it’s about aligning your career with your values and sense of purpose. It encourages students to identify their must-haves, nice-to-haves, and value-adds, recognizing that true worth includes ethical alignment, …

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How to Plan for My First Career Advising Appointment 

Effectively preparing for your first meeting at the Loeb Center can lead to a more productive, clear, and invigorating session. Here are some simple tips to help you get ready before your appointment:

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By Justin Goot
Justin Goot Career Advisor
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On AiR: Episode 17 (Arthur Ago ’90)

Marketing and Communications Intern for the Loeb Center, Marc Garraud ’27, chats with Alumni-in-Residence guest Arthur Ago ’90 to discuss what led him to become the Director of Strategic Litigation and Advocacy at the Southern Poverty Law Center, what success …

By Marc Garraud
Marc Garraud Marketing and Communications Intern
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Promoting Educational Equity: Embedding Transformative Social and Emotional Learning in Experiential Learning

The article argues that colleges can advance equity by integrating transformative social and emotional learning (T-SEL) into experiential programs. It explains that T-SEL helps students—especially those from marginalized backgrounds—develop self-awareness, empathy, and collective action skills that connect education with social …

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Job Growth Trends 2026 and Beyond: Industry Areas and Roles

The article argues that the global employment landscape is rapidly transforming due to technological advancements (especially AI), demographic shifts (aging populations), and economic pressures, forecasting a net gain of millions of jobs by 2030. It identifies key high-growth sectors including …

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From Community College to Amherst: How the Loeb Center Helped Me Find My Way

If you told me five years ago that I’d be here—a pre-med student at Amherst College, an international transfer from Uganda and Botswana by way of community college—I would not have believed you for a second. I say this to …

By Esther Jagwer
Esther Jagwer Peer Career Advisor
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Can Nations Achieve Both Educational Excellence & Equity?

The article argues that achieving both educational excellence and equity depends less on teaching methods and more on political and social values. Comparing Norway’s unified schooling system with Germany’s early student tracking, Abrams shows how Norway’s inclusive approach promotes fairness …

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Public and expert predictions for AI’s next 20 years

The Pew Research Center article explores how AI experts and the U.S. public predict artificial intelligence will shape life over the next 20 years. Experts are generally optimistic—most foresee positive effects on jobs, the economy, health care, and education—while the …

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My Sophomore Summit Experience as a Student and as a Peer Leader

Attend Sophomore Summit! Don’t just show up physically—be present, engaged, and open to new experiences. The experience is only as meaningful as the effort you put in. 

When I was a Sophomore, I had the opportunity to participate in the …

By Alex Kupersmith
Alex Kupersmith Peer Career Advisor
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7 Tips on How to Get a Job as an International student after college

Worried about landing a job after college? You’re not alone. Whether you plan to return home or build your career in the U.S., the job search can feel daunting—especially with complex visa rules and limited employer sponsorship options. That’s why …

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