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The Duke University Career Center contributes to this community of learning by engaging students and alumni in an ongoing examination and pursuit of what is meaningful and valuable in their lives. The Career Center provides opportunities for individuals to explore the intersection of their education, values, goals, skills and experiences in order to identify and realize their aspirations. Read more.

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Jun 17, 2013

 

I spent the previous week studying for finals and writing papers with limited sleep, but when I handed in my last assignment, I felt a mixture of relief and resignation. 

“Thank you,” the department secretary said, “You’re all set.” 
“That’s it?” I asked.
“That’s it!” She replied cheerfully.

A few minutes later I met my circle of friends, who all shared similar stories of… the end.  We had labored so much over the last four years that for it to end this abruptly seemed anti-climactic.  We also had a peculiar mix of emotions about what was to come: excitement, trepidation and frustration.  Many of us did not have jobs yet and we were moving to different cities.  On that day, my friends and I sat under a tree and mourned the end of our collective college experience –before we could move on.

Does the end of your college career feel anti-climactic? 
Are you still uncertain about the future?
We are here to help!

Apr 10, 2013

Graduating students will soon take their first steps down career paths that may take unforeseen directions. In his 30 years as a college career counselor, William Wright-Swadel has picked up some wisdom about the road ahead for soon-to-be graduates, which he shared in a live "Office Hours" webcast interview on Friday, April 5.

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