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YOUR TWIN CITIES
ADVANTAGE
Studying at one of the only Big Ten universities within minutes of a dynamic metropolis, you’ll benefit from all that a city — actually two cities — has to offer.
The state of Minnesota is home to 15 Fortune 500 companies statewide—so you’ll have lots of options for professional experience. Local headquarters for companies like 3M, Target, Boston Scientific, UnitedHealth Group, and General Mills recruit on campus.
YOUR ALUMNI NETWORK
When you graduate from the University of Minnesota, you’ll join a legacy of excellence and an alumni network with 500,000+ Golden Gophers.
• News editor, and NASA’s first female flight director have in common? They’re Golden Gophers.
• How about former Vice Presidents Hubert H. Humphrey and Walter Mondale, and the former press secretary for President Barack Obama? Golden Gophers.
• In fact, a recent alumni survey estimated that one of every 14 Minnesota alumni has served in elected office. The Oval Office is calling you!
YOUR CAREER CENTERS
The U of M offers specialized career centers,
each tailored to serve undergraduate students on a specific career path. Our career advisors can help you:
• Explore majors and choose one. They do this via individual assistance, personality and interest tests, and exploration classes.
• Connect your major to potential careers. You’re likely to find options that you didn’t know were available.
• Search for internships and jobs. They’ll teach you effective job-search strategies, resume writing, and interviewing skills.
• Attend the University of Minnesota Job and Internship Fair, featuring hundreds of employers from across Minnesota and the world.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
CAREER CONSULTANT
To speak with the International Career Consultant, and learn more about resources available just for international students, visit z.umn.edu/INTLcareer.
THE SHOE TREE IS WAITING
The “Shoe Tree” is a campus tradition. When students graduate, they toss their shoes off the Washington Avenue Bridge and into the branches of the tree, symbolizing the start of their next journey.
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