Being Extraordinary by Being Authentic — A Career at Intel, a Tech Pioneer that Prizes Inclusivity

“Always be extraordinary.” That’s Joannie Fu’s personal mantra. Currently Chief of Staff, Custom Logic Engineering Group, at Intel Corporation; she has had an impressive 20-year career with the Silicon Valley pioneer. She says, “All the different roles gave me unique …

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Virtual Internships for International Students

Virtual internships for international students have become increasingly popular with the rise of remote work, offering a valuable opportunity to gain professional experience without the need to travel. They provide flexibility and allow students to balance their work commitments with …

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Re-imagining Power, Redefining Success: How WOC Can Be Power-Full

We are living in a time where all of us are waking up to what’s happening in the world. And as we awaken as WOC, each of us is being called to reconsider our views on what power and success …

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Success Story of the Week: Yiran Huang

The Career Design Lab is thrilled to celebrate the successes of all of our Columbia University School of Professional Studies students and alumni.
This week we highlight a student from the Enterprise Risk Management program. Congratulations to Yiran Huang on …

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Success Story of the Week: Sharon Cheng

The Career Design Lab is thrilled to celebrate the successes of all of our Columbia University School of Professional Studies students and alumni.
This week we highlight a student from the Technology Management program. Congratulations to Sharon Cheng on her …

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Success Story of the Week: Carmen Rodriguez

The Career Design Lab is thrilled to celebrate the successes of all of our Columbia University School of Professional Studies students and alumni.
This week we highlight a student from the Human Capital Management program. Congratulations to Carmen Rodriguez on …

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As a Black Woman, Being Fully Myself at Work Is a Non-Negotiable — Here’s How I’ve Achieved That

Back when she was finishing grad school, Denise Owusu knew she had two requirements for her next career move: the company would need to align with her values, and it had to be a place where she could be wholly …

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Success Story of the Week: Saad Hazari

The Career Design Lab is thrilled to celebrate the successes of all of our Columbia University School of Professional Studies students and alumni.
This week we highlight a student from the Applied Analytics program. Congratulations to Saad Hazari on his …

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CPT vs OPT: Choosing The Right Work Authorization Option

Are you an international student looking for work experience in the US? You may have heard the terms CPT and OPT thrown around at orientation or among other international students. While both OPT and CPT provide off-campus work authorization for …

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Navigating the US tax maze: Overview for foreign students and academics to protect your US visa status

The United States tax system can be a daunting prospect for anyone, but it can be particularly confusing for foreign students and academics arriving on F or J visas. Even if you’re focused on your studies or research, understanding your …

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