Over spring break, 76 Columbia students visited 11 employers across New York City through the Spring Site Visit Program (SVP). This program gives students a firsthand look at what it’s like to work at employers across industries. Read on for key takeaways from each New York City site visit!
From March 16 to March 21, 2025, a cohort of 24 undergraduates explored professional opportunities in San Francisco and the Bay Area as part of the Site Visit Program. Throughout the week, students learned about industry trends, heard directly from alumni about their career journeys, and got a sense of work culture on the West Coast. Read on for key takeaways from the sites we visited, including employer advice and student reactions.
On February 27, 2025, the Center for Career Education (CCE) held our annual Tech Connect: Student-Alumni Networking Night! Almost 100 students came together with 11 alumni at various stages of careers in tech to engage in meaningful conversation. Read this recap of the evening.
This spring, Columbia University’s Center for Career Education (CCE) partnered with Chris McGowan CC’92 to launch Lionsbridge, a program designed to introduce undergraduates to the world of finance. The pilot cohort welcomed 52 students from across Columbia's three undergraduate schools. Read on for employer advice, student takeaways, and an overview of the program.
On the evening of March 4, 2025, CCE collaborated with the Columbia Alumni Center to bring together alumni working in creative fields with current students for an Arts & Creative Industry Networking Night. Over warm food and conversation, these alumni, who had charted different paths in creative industries, shared their advice with students representing all three undergraduate schools.
On Thursday, March 6, 2025, the Center for Career Education (CCE) hosted employers at an industry showcase focused on career opportunities in advertising including in business, marketing, creative design, and technology. Representatives from GroupM, Part and Sum, and BBDO Operations showcased their companies and the ways that students from many majors can find paths into the industry.
Part 5 of Insider Tips for Your Summer Funding Programs Application, a series of posts designed to help you navigate the application process and put your best foot forward. Read about how to manage your expectations and develop a plan B.
Part 4 of Insider Tips for Your Summer Funding Programs Application, a series of posts designed to help you navigate the application process and put your best foot forward. Read about how to craft your summer budget.
On March 4, 2025, CCE hosted a Law & International Affairs Industry Showcase. CCE Peer Ambassador Andrew Chung CC '27 offers an overview of the event and shares some key takeaways from the employer presentations.
Part 3 of Insider Tips for Your Summer Funding Programs Application, a series of posts designed to help you navigate the application process and put your best foot forward. Read about how to make your personal statement shine.
Part 2 of Insider Tips for Your Summer Funding Programs Application, a series of posts designed to help you navigate the application process and put your best foot forward. Read about employer verification requirements and the importance of starting your application early!
Part 1 of Insider Tips for Your Summer Funding Programs Application, a series of posts designed to help you navigate the application process and put your best foot forward. Read about the letter of recommendation requirement and important tips like reaching out to your recommenders early in the process!
On January 30, 2025, CCE hosted a Capital Markets Industry Showcase. CCE Peer Ambassador Andrew Chung CC '27 offers an overview of the event and shares some key takeaways from the alumni panel.
On November 14, 2024, a group of Columbia undergraduate students visited Major League Soccer (MLS), the governing body for the premier professional soccer league in North America. A panel session of MLS staff shared their career journeys, roles, responsibilities, and favorite memories and projects.
