Pop Culture
In 2021, Facebook changed the name of its firm to this.
Meta
The platform UConn uses for scheduling career counseling, job searches, and internship opportunities.
Handshake
How many honors credits should you have a year?
6 credits
A professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work related to a student's field of study or career interest
Internship
This competency is to clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization
Communication
What is the most used social media platform?
The new major added to the UConn Stamford School of Business
Financial Technology
What are the two Honors pathways?
UHL (University Honors Laureate) and Honors Scholar
This word defines all the people who work for a company or organization
Employees
This competency is to identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information
Critical Thinking
This movie won the first ever Oscar award for Best Animated Film
Shrek
The number of majors that can be completed start-to-finish on the Stamford campus
Fifteen majors
What is an honors conversion request?
Process that allows an honors student to earn Honors credits in a non-Honors course.
This word describes the level of contentment employees feel with their job.
Job satisfaction
This competency is to recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals
Leadership
Former basketball player and sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal earned a doctoral degree in this field of study
Education
Number of majors in total that UConn offers (all campuses collectively)
115+ majors
What are the 5 categories for UHL?
Honors Core, Arts & Humanities (A&H), Social Sciences (SS), Science, Technology, & Mathematics (STEM), Diversity & Multiculturalism (D&M)
The current minimum wage in the state of Connecticut.
$15.69
This competency is to build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities
Teamwork
This actress known for Top Gun, Sleepless in Seattle, and When Harry Met Sally is a UConn alum
Meg Ryan
The weekly newsletter describing job related opportunities/events on campus is named this.
Workin' Wednesday
How much time do students have to submit a conversion form?
First 3 weeks into the semester
Students can gain info about specific industries through this Career Center resource.
Career Communities
This competency is knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace
Professionalism