The Office of Career Development will host its Graduate School Fair on Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Arena at the Don Taft University Center, with representatives from more than 50 graduate and professional programs.
Career advisor Emilio Lorenzo said the fair will allow students to speak one-on-one, face-to-face, with representatives, allowing for an experience that’s more personalized than reading pamphlets or researching online.
“One thing is going to websites to get information. It’s a whole other thing to have a person to answer any of your questions,” he said.
Schools from all over the country will be represented, including medical, law, dental, MBA, pharmacy, psychology and other programs. Florida schools will include Barry University, Florida Atlantic University, The University of Tampa, The University of Miami, Miami International University and Florida International University, among others.
NSU will also have representatives from each of its graduate programs, which especially excites Lorenzo.
“If you think that NSU is the right fit for you and really want to continue your education here or maybe want to apply to a dual admittance program, this is a good opportunity to find out what that entails,” he said.
April Klimkiewicz, assistant director of career advisement and pre-professional services, hopes the fair will give students a better understanding of the wide variety of graduate programs and opportunities that exist. Though the Office of Career Development’s past fairs have attracted around 250 students, Klimkiewicz hopes this year will see closer to 300.
Lorenzo encouraged students of all academic years, from freshmen to seniors, to stop by the fair. Representatives can answer questions about admissions criteria and the application process, as well as help students determine whether or not they’d like to further their education after obtaining an undergraduate degree.
Lorenzo said, “It’s a good chance to explore your options, see where things might lead. It’s a great way to have conversations with representatives and learn about cultures within programs and what it takes to get into these programs.”
Danny Justiano, a freshman undecided major, thinks the fair will be a good opportunity for students and said, “It’s never too early to think ahead and start planning things out.”
There is no dress code for the informal fair, as students are encouraged to stop by between classes. A resume and other materials aren’t necessary, though Lorenzo encouraged students to review the list of attending schools beforehand, via The Office of Career Development’s website, and research specific programs so that they can prepare appropriate questions.
The Office of Career Development will provide attendees with a map of the arena’s tables to help students locate each graduate school or program. In addition, representatives will be grouped by academic field, such as law, health care and social sciences. There will also be a general section, for schools, such as the University of Alabama and the University of Georgia, that will have represntatives for many programs.
For more information on the graduate school fair, visit nova.edu/career/index.html or call the Office of Career Development at 954-262-7201. Registration is not required.
