Family
As a family member, we know that your student's success in their career and life is very important. It’s important to us too; that's why we created this guide.
How to Talk About Life After College
Caution: You may cringe when you hear the words...
“I want to change my major”
“I’m not sure what I want to do for the rest of my life.”
Your first reaction might be to encourage your student to stick with their first career decision. In reality, that may actually hinder their growth toward a career path that fits them. We recommend starting with a conversation.
Student Life
University at Buffalo
259 Capen Hall, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: (716) 645-2231
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Conversation Tips:
When Your Student is Deciding About Their Major
Being "undecided" can be stressful, one way to remedy this situation is to talk to faculty and career counselors. Additionally, researching majors, consulting academic advisers and interviewing professionals in career fields of interest can relieve some of the stress. Here are some things you can recommend to your student:
If they say “I don’t know about my major anymore” suggest:
- Schedule an appointment with a Career Design Consultant.
- Start to make connections!
- Visit the UB Experiential Learning website.
How we can help
Choosing a major/career, finding full-time, part-time jobs & internships, considering graduate school--and more! See what we do.
Tools & Resources
Bullseye powered by Handshake
The ultimate job and internship tool! Your student can discover jobs, internships, events, career fairs and connect with the Career Design Center, all through Bullseye powered by Handshake.
Career Design Studio
Your student will find inspiration, resources, tools and expert advice all together to help you design their life after college.
Digital Challenge Cards
Students can use the Digital Challenge Cards to explore majors or careers by sorting the challenges they might want to solve.
Roadtrip Nation
Roadtrip Nation is empowering stories that give students the confidence and tools to find a career that matters to them.
Career Appointments
Students schedule a career appointment through Bullseye powered by Handshake. Or they can chat with Virtual Vic to get their career questions answered 24/7.
Pathway U Assessments in Connect-a-Bull
Students can use the Pathway U Assessment area of Connect-a-Bull to help find a major and career path tailored to their interests! These assessments are self-paced and can be taken at any time. Students can then discuss results with a Career Design Consultant or their advisor for additional help.
Where career and life collide
In the Career Design Studio, you'll find inspiration, resources and tools all together to help you design your life after college. It doesn't matter where you are in the design process, there's likely a collection that's right for you.