Many graduates choose to spend a year gaining professional experience through service programs, fellowships, or international opportunities. The programs below represent a starting point for exploring structured gap-year options.
National Service Programs
Important Update: AmeriCorps
Shifts in Graduate Education in the USA
Many current graduate school trends stem from changes in federal policy, institutional funding structures, and broader economic pressures in higher education. Below is an overview of several emerging patterns.
Big Shifts in Funding …
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5 Smart Strategies for Spring 2026 Job Searching
The job search can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re relying only on online, generic search engines. Recruiters say the students who stand out in 2026 are those who take a focused, relationship-driven …
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For the week of February 9, 2026. These updates are sent via the Berea Bulletin & Campus Calendar to all students, staff, and faculty each week and will be re-posted here.
For the week of February 2, 2026. These updates are sent via the Berea Bulletin & Campus Calendar to all students, staff, and faculty each week and will be re-posted here.
INTERNSHIP FAIR: Register
Friday, February 6, 11:30-1:30, Baird Lounge, Alumni Building
Students may arrive/leave as their schedules allow during the event time.
Who’s Coming?
Click here for a full list of employers attending and the internship positions they’re recruiting …
