Winter break is almost here! We are all looking forward to some rest and relaxation. We have put together some ideas for fun, career, and academic tips for winter break.
Take some well-deserved rest
- Catch up on a couple of episodes of your favorite show or watch holiday movies.
- Listen to some music.
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Exercise and enjoy nature (Following CDC and County guidelines).
Set goals
Once you have refilled your energy, make some goals.
- Take a look at some ideas below, to include in your goal setting:
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Scholarships for Continuing Undergraduate Students: Deadline to apply is 11:59pm., January 25, 2021 https://fas.ucsd.edu/types/scholarships/continuing-undergraduate-students.html
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UCDC: Apply for the UCDC program! UCDC is an academic program that allows students to continue their studies and gain valuable on-the-job experience. Open to all majors, Washington, DC hosts extraordinary internship opportunities in every field. Summer 2021 Program Application deadline is January 15, 2021 https://aip.ucsd.edu/programs/ucdc/index.html
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AEP’s Faculty Mentorship Program: Through the Faculty Mentor Program (FMP), students can develop valuable relationships with UC San Diego faculty mentors while participating in an independent study course (99 or 199) designed to build their research skills. Deadline to apply 12/20/2020 https://aep.ucsd.edu/research-programs/fmp/index.html#fmp
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Update your resume. Connect with the Career Center https://career.ucsd.edu/advising/index.html
- Search for alumni you would like to connect with and draft an email.
- Use the SMART method. You can also connect with your Success Team!
Make a plan
- Decide on programs or opportunities you may want to apply for. Whether that includes those listed here or others, including graduate programs.
- Look at the deadlines and requirements to help you plan for applying.
Have fun and mask up!
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Spend time with your loved ones and friends. (Following CDC and County guidelines)
- Be safe!
