Student Success Stories

From Campus Leader to Career Building Pro: Cagney Ehlers

Cagney Ehlers, a senior majoring in Biological Sciences and Pre-Veterinary Medicine with a minor in Spanish, has gained a wealth of career knowledge and experience during her time at UNL.

She plans on attending vet school this fall to become …

By Gage Boardman-Allgood
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Rhema Meggett: Finding Work That Fulfills You

Rhema Meggett, a junior Agriculture and Environmental Science Communications major with minors in Engler Entrepreneurship and English, got the opportunity to learn what kind of work and work environment fulfill her the most last summer.

Meggett interned with Minority Landowner …

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From Student to Career Development Pro: Skylar Reestman’s Early Career Journey

“Whether you are looking for internships, jobs, networking tips, resume review, cover letter tips, or just need general advice in terms of your future career, the Career Coaches across campus are an amazing resource for any student,” said UNL student …

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A Peer Career Coach with a Great future

“I wanted to be a Peer Career Coach because it was a great group of people that I was able to work with as a student,” said Adam Whitacre.

Whitacre, a UNL senior majoring in Ag-Economics with a minor in …

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Being Curious: Landon Healy’s Approach to a Successful Internship

“When it comes to looking for internships, I believe being memorable and respectable is all you need,” said Landon Healy.

Healy is a first-year Master of Architecture graduate student with a minor in business.

During his undergraduate years at UNL, …

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Stitching Success: How a Micro-Internship Led to New Passions

“I highly recommend the micro-internship program to other students because it is an excellent way to get your ‘foot in the door’ as well as exploring the potential career paths ahead of you,” said Sydney Huynh.

Huynh, a UNL senior …

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The Power of Preparation: Hailey Abler’s Journey from Intern to a Role at Kiewit

“It is extremely important to meet with Career Coaches so you can get one-on-one feedback and be truly prepared for the workforce after college,” said Hailey Abler.

Abler, a recent UNL grad who majored in Marketing with a certificate in …

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Exploring Pathways: How a Career Event Opened Doors to a Rare Internship Opportunity for this UNL Undergrad

“It really solidified for me that this is the right career for me, because it’s so rewarding. Helping a child, being a part of their support staff, and seeing them succeed and advance in treatment, it’s like the best feeling …

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Internship Guide for International Students

Hello! I am a second-year master’s student in the Educational Administration Student Affairs program at UNL and recently completed my summer internship at Brown University. The internship was part of my required curriculum and a fantastic opportunity to gain experience, …

By Cholpon Kalandarova
Cholpon Kalandarova Graduate Student in Educational Administration Student Affairs
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From Greens to Graphics: How This Golfer Teed Up a Successful Design Business 

“I was lucky to have some really good professors that encouraged me even when I didn’t know what I wanted to do within graphic design,” said Kate Smith. “I didn’t really know where I fit in that industry either, so …

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