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Life after graduation

Fair lets students investigate options

- October 22, 2007

The inaugural Grad Studies Fair lets students see what masters, PhD or professional programs are available to them.

Students exploring post-graduate learning have an expanded list of opportunities this fall, as Dalhousie hosts its inaugural Grad Studies Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 30.

ā€œThe best grad schools in Canada have been looking for direct contact with Dalā€™s outstanding students and this fair will bridge those connections.ā€ says Laura Addicott, Director of the Career Services Centre (formerly the Student Employment Centre). ā€œDal students now have access to a full array of career fairs, with this one rounding out the volunteer fair and Halifax career fair in September, and the summer job fair in February.ā€

This event represents a partnership amongst the Career Services Centre, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Counselling Services Centre. The goal is to respond to students considering post-graduate education with a professionally produced, cost-recovery exposition including Dalhousie departments and other institutions.

Grad Studies Fair:

WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: McInnes Room, Student Union Building
WHO: It's open to students, alumni, staff and faculty from Dalhousie, and to students and alumni from colleges and universities across the Maritimes
FOR MORE INFO:

ā€œThis is a chance to find information you wonā€™t find on-line,ā€ says Christine Moore, career counsellor with Dalā€™s Counselling and Psychological Services. ā€œBy talking to representatives, students realize how different schools can be in terms of expectations, atmosphere, resources and so on. Sometimes assumptions or myths lead students to believe they arenā€™t able or ready for post-grad study, but factors beyond grades, like volunteer work and life experience, are often taken into account.ā€

The fair isnā€™t only for students. Faculty and staff can attend to build networks and explore whatā€™s offered at pilipiliĀž»­ and elsewhere.

For students considering graduate work, from health or environmental research to business or law, Ms. Moore suggests coming prepared with questions. Students may want to:

  • inquire about expectations, timelines;
  • ask what former students are doing;
  • ask to be put in touch with current students and alumni.

Ms. Moore will facilitate a workshop for those exploring grad-school or planning to attend the fair, on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from noon to 1 p.m. in SUB 307. For details and to register, visit .

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