Texas A&M University-Kingsville is committed to helping students achieve success after graduation.
Career Services hosted a graduate and professional school fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, at the Memorial Student Union Ballrooms. The fair is designed to help guide students into higher education or kickstart their career. Many schools and employers were ready to answer questions and discuss admissions into their programs or requirements for a job.
“It’s a chance to learn about graduate programs including ours and what we have available, we also invite other universities because we know that we have students wanting to go into law or medicine.
“The schools talk about how to apply into their programs, admission dates, financial aid. We want to provide our students with different options and through this event they can talk to over 40 employers,” Assistant Director of Career Services, Paige de Vaudrecourt, said.
The graduate and professional fair is an opportunity for students to gain knowledge and explore different options before entering the workforce. The fair is not just an invitation for graduate students, it’s for anyone looking to continue their education or in search of a job.
“I think it’s important because you’re able to find out more about different colleges and there might be somewhere you didn’t even know that they offered the program you’re interested in,” Arion Martinez, animal science major, said.
Finding out what other programs might have to offer gave different options and unique insights to students.
“I’m getting close to graduation and even though I plan on applying to one school I still want to make sure I have my options open,” Martinez said.
The variety of schools gave students the option to expand their choices on programs and research they might be interested in. The free event had no dress requirement, although most students were dressed business casual to impress administration and employers. Most schools and employers were willing to offer future interviews and internships.
“Both the employers and the schools interested me because I can take either route. I can go to grad school or I can work so it just depends on really what I decide to do,” Nelly Garcia, communications and science disorders student, said.
Students roamed the ballrooms and arrived between classes. Students who attended received contact information and merchandise from the schools and companies present.
“I’m considering graduate school, so I feel like this is a good opportunity to see the schools around and their programs, to see how I could further my education,” Alec Gonzales, mechanical engineering major, said.