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Alumni Networking Event: RECAP! UP NEXT: UROP/Research Opportunities

Kiana Lai Ching Gee - Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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Hello everyone!

Thank you so much to those of you who were able to attend our first CSA Alumni Event. It was very informative and hopefully, those of you who attended were able to get your questions answered. For those of you who weren’t able to attend, here are some of the main takeaways that many alumni mentioned:

  • Graduate school is very different from undergraduate. It is less structured and more flexible, but also harder to stay focused and get work done. Some advice is to proactively seek out opportunities and to know when you need a break.

  • Undergrad is a great time to build up your skillset. Take courses in coding, statistics, linear algebra, calculus. Try to get research experience as it will help not only with your technical skills but with letters of rec. 

  • It's okay to not be the best. There will always be people smarter than you, and this isn’t a bad thing. You can benefit from learning from those around you.  

  • In terms of balancing work life, during both PhD programs and your career, make sure you ask during interviews and pick your program wisely. Set boundaries and learn the difference between “I can’t” and “I need a break”.
Again, a big thank you to the alumni who attended tonight, and shout out to all of those who came and got to talk to them!

UP NEXT: UROP/Research Opportunities!

Join us next Tuesday (2/23) at 7:00pm to learn about UROP and other research opportunities with Jerry McMillan. During this meeting, Jerry will be explaining the purpose of UROP and SURP, as well as upcoming proposal deadlines, how to get involved in research at UCI, how advisors can help students, and any common misconceptions students may have about these topics. If you are interested in gaining research experience or learning more about how to start your journey towards research, this is a perfect opportunity for you. RSVP today!
 

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CSA Campusgroups Page - Here you can see upcoming events and RSVP. We will also post meeting topics and links here.

Our Facebook Page - Post to see who you share classes with and interact with the Cognitive Science community!

UCI Cognitive Science Colloquium - This is a student-run speaker series on various hot topics in cognitive science. This series is more aimed toward graduate students so don't worry if some words/concepts sound like Latin

Cognitive Science Research Labs - A list of all the research/labs being done in the cognitive science program. A great place to find labs that you'd be interested in partaking in! 

Psych Research List - A website with a compiled list of internship opportunities and grad school information for psych and cog sci students. 

CSA Goodie Bag! - A site of various resources made by the CSA; Includes news in the field of cognitive science, activities to help students relax and study (word searches, podcasts, Spotify playlists, etc.), and zoom backgrounds to help you get through the quarter! 

CSA Resume-Builder Resources - A document of resources compiled by CSA’s Opportunities Committee. This doc contains links to videos and courses to help you build up skills that are useful in the many areas of cognitive science, and will look great on your resume!

UCI @ Homecoming - A long-time tradition at UCI filled with fun for all Anteaters, including alumni, family, and friends! Events in this two-day celebration include sports games, student vs. alumni competitions, and faculty/ guest speaker presentations. 
 

UCI Stay @ HOMEcoming

UCI Homecoming has been a long-standing tradition full of events and activities that are fun for all Anteaters as well as their family and friends, and this year is no exception. Call your UCI friends and family together and partake in this year's UCI Stay @ HOMEcoming, where you'll have the opportunity to cheer on the Anteater men's basketball team, compete in student vs. alumni games, and learn from distinguished faculty and guest speakers. Homecoming will be held on February 26th and 27th, so be sure to REGISTER ASAP! For more information, check out the UCI Homecoming website. 

CSA Board Applications

The CSA is still taking applications for board and committee members for the upcoming academic year! Applications for President, Internal Vice President, External Vice President, Treasurer, Communications Chair, and all committees are all available on our Campusgroups page and in the links below. If you’d like more information on any of the individual positions, feel free to email us. We look forward to receiving your applications!

Advanced Resume Writing Workshop

The Division of Career Pathways is holding an advanced resume writing workshop this upcoming Monday (2/22) from 6:00-7:00 pm. The workshop will cover different ways that you can make your resume more outstanding to employers. If you already have an existing resume and are looking for ways to improve it, this is a perfect opportunity for you. This workshop will be held via handshake. Register today!

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