At Nebraska, our Big Ten academic community will give you what you need to prepare for a great job after graduation—classrooms and labs filled with the latest technology and direct access to your professors. Engage in undergraduate research with top Nebraska faculty. Start your own club with your motivated peers. Get the experience you need to lay a solid foundation for an exciting career and get one-to-one guidance along the way.
If you want to go on for advanced study, Nebraska's academic environment can challenge you to stretch your strengths and help you develop the skills you need to get in. Through our undergraduate research program, UCARE, you'll have the chance to work one-to-one with a faculty member in your academic program to conduct cutting-edge research. Our Explore Center and Career Services will support you through entrance exams and interviews, so you'll feel prepared to make it into your program of choice.
Learning Communities (LC) are groups of students with a shared major or interest area who live together in the same residence hall and are mentored by an upper class student. Joining an LC gives you an instant community of people who have the same goals and interests, and a mentor to help you navigate your transition to college. Together, you and your LC peers will motivate each other to excel academically, gain new perspectives, reach your full-potential and co-create the future.
"Being in an LC was good for me socially, but my friends and I also took our academics seriously, and we all pushed each other to be better. Our goals and aspirations were really diverse—some people wanted to work in a huge firm, then one of my other friends wanted to do more small scale, residential stuff... Everyone had their own way of viewing things and their own tastes, so being able to work together and get honest feedback from such a diverse group of people was a great thing to have."
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John came to Nebraska from Alabama with a love of theme parks and a drive to bring his imagination to life, so he took a chance and formed the Theme Park Design Group. Among other projects, his club has been commissioned to create an exhibit for the Lincoln Children’s Museum.
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With Nebraska’s tailor-made programs for first generation students, Nestor Hernandez has had a mentor from day one who has guided him through planning, studying and succeeding in college.
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Since his debut novel, “The Fishermen,” was shortlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize for Fiction, @unlenglish's Chigozie Obioma has traveled the world. But he's content to call Nebraska home.
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David Nguyen, a senior biochemistry major from Lincoln, will graduate this weekend with plans to attend optometry school in California. Nguyen has overcome significant challenges to become the first in his family to earn a college degree.
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Research experience can prepare you both for your career or graduate school. As a Husker, you'll have the resources you need to carry out groundbreaking research one-to-one with Nebraska's brightest faculty through the Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience (UCARE) program. Gain a deep understanding of your discipline, develop leadership skills and learn to most effectively communicate your ideas; let your undergraduate research be a catalyst for your academic career.
"Getting a UCARE position through the university helped me to get the Beckman Scholarship, which helped me get into the German program, which collectively helped me to get into multiple M.D.- Ph.D. programs—which is where I’m headed next. I just signed my acceptance to start an M.D.-Ph.D. program after I do a gap year studying at the German lab I worked in."
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Read how with the support of Nebraska faculty, psychology student Myrianna Bakou is producing socially-relevant research to change how we think about victims of assault.
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Douglas joined a team collaborating with the University of Oxford to make a series of interactive ebooks about ancient Greek plays. He’s now a part of an international research project that’s bringing the Classics to life in the twenty-first century.
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As a biology and psychology major, Saisha hopes to pursue a master’s in public health after graduation and one day work for a large public health institute where she will be able to affect even more lives.
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A $1.8 million grant is helping Nebraska biochemist Oleh Khalimonchuk find new therapies for degenerative diseases like Lou Gehrig’s, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, some cancers and other progressive illnesses.
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At Nebraska, you won't wait to wait until graduation to apply the skills you learn in class. Through internships and co-ops, you can take what you've learned and start making advances toward your chosen career path. Not only will internships help you stretch your strengths through real-world experience, but they will also help your application stand out when applying to your first job or a graduate program.
Through her research program, Nebraska student Riley Naughton uses cutting-edge technology like body scanners to create more functional costumes. "People have used tech like this a little bit in the costuming and design fields before, but it's really still a new practice in the fashion industry, so to be able to use it in college is awesome. I definitely haven't heard of other colleges having the tech or making use of it on a regular basis like we’re able to here."
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Last spring, Nebraska's Sociology Department started a new research and outreach program to engage middle school youth with science and help increase their curiosity in health careers.
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Opportunities at Nebraska helped Aaliyah venture outside of her comfort zone. Learn how how she is narrowing her career path by connecting with professors, trying out new clubs and learning new skills through her internship.
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Through her mechanical engineering internship at NASA, Stephanie Vavra got to design and prototype robotic manipulator for future lunar missions.
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Over the summer, junior advertising and public relations major, Lauren Tritch, worked in Minneapolis, MN as an account services intern at The Lasek Group. She even had a visit from one of her favorite professors, Jemalyn Griffin!
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If you’re interested in pursuing medicine as a career, it’s important to find the field that’s right for you. The Explore Center can connect you with health professionals, job shadows, internship opportunities and other hands-on learning to help you carve our your Pre-Health path.
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Pre-Health
Pre-Chiropractic
Pre-Clinical Perfusion
Pre-Cytotechnology
Pre-Dental Hygiene
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Dietetics
Pre-Medical Laboratory Science
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Mortuary Science
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Public Health
Pre-Radiation Sciences
Learn more about law-related careers through the Explore Center. Identify your strengths and stretch them courses meant to enhance your analytical and communication skills, take practice LSAT examinations, get guidance on your law school applications and set up meetings with representatives from law schools visiting from across the U.S.
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No matter your postgraduate plans, you can feel confident that Nebraska has the resources, guidance and support you need to lay a foundation for advanced study. From resume/CV help to mock admission interviews, Career Services can help you solidify your goals and pick a post-graduate program that's perfect for you.
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Whether you have questions about your homework, need a book recommendation or simply want to say hi, our professors are here to provide you with the guidance you need to reach your full potential. Nebraska's smaller size makes it easy for you to get to know your professors, so you can work one-to-one to apply what you've learned in class to solve real-world problems through research, internships, study abroad programs and more.
“Every professor I know wants you to succeed. We're all human and we've all been a student before. If you're struggling, if you have something you're wondering about class or career, if you've got some life-changing opportunity coming up, talk to your professors.”
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While he teaches higher-level entomology courses to students in the program, professor Tom Weissling has also taught introductory-level insect biology classes to students of all academic majors. In those courses he uses his enthusiasm for the subject to show students all the great things insects can do, like pollinating and breaking down dead plant material.
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Case of the Mondays? Our academic advisors help support your overall success and well-being. 💯
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When we ask our student spotlights if they’ve ever studied abroad, a lot of them will say they’ve been to places like London, Barcelona or Dublin. But Irwin Qi (second from left) gets to say that he’s currently on his study abroad trip while at UNL because he’s from Xi’an China.
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Finals Week can be ruff. Tag a Husker who needs some puppy L❤️VE. #ThisIsCASNR
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You’re going to college not just to expand your mind, but to lay the groundwork for a great career or graduate school. Nebraska has people who will work one-on-one with you to help you get the most out of your experience. You’ll do more than just learn technical skills—you’ll grow more flexible and nimble, ready to change the world and adapt with it.
Check out the interview below with Kadina Koonce, Exploratory and Pre-Professional Academic Advisor, who works with students to make the most of their time in college as they prepare for a career or grad school.
What does an academic advisor do?
Academic advisors provide students with guidance and support in identifying their life/career goals. We assist not only with course selection, study skills and campus resources/policies, but also hope to serve as a sounding board, and cheerleader.
How do you see your role in helping students achieve success in college?
In my role, I encourage students to make and accomplish goals within and beyond their comfort zone, support them through the victories and learning experiences, provide them with information about opportunities, and push them to be self-advocates.
How do students work with each other?
Through clubs and organizations, our students work with one another to build a community. They work toward the common goal of building personal/professional skills to be competitive for professional school, give back to the community, and have fun.
What kinds of experiences do you offer for students outside the classroom?
We offer workshops, help students get started when finding shadowing opportunities, take a trip to University of Nebraska Medical Center every spring, provide mock interviews and regularly available meetings with professional school reps. A little something for everyone!
What academic resources do you recommend to students?
Academic resources I recommend most to students include going to Success Coaching with the Center for Academic Success and Transition (CAST). They have resources around tutoring, study skills, time management, note-taking, test prep and motivation!
How do you help prepare students for a career after college?
We help prepare students for professional school by assisting students in working on essays and finding experiences to make them competitive applicants. We encourage students to job shadow, do informational interviews and go to career advising.
What advice do you give to help students get the most out of their academic experience?
Never be afraid to reach out for help and connect with at least two faculty/staff people on campus. That support/relationship building is so important, especially when feeling lost or unmotivated, it's powerful to know you have someone on your side!
With 500+ Registered Student Organizations, you are bound to find a club catered toward your major or interests, where you can stretch your strengths through academic collaboration with your peers and professors. Explore examples of clubs connected to colleges across campus, or tap the link below to search a list of all clubs and organizations.
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“I am going to Nebraska Methodist College in Omaha next year to get my master’s degree in occupational therapy. I am really looking forward to doing fieldwork in different areas of OT and overall just learning more about it. The best piece of advice I have for undergraduates is to job shadow and form relationships with other occupational therapists."
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PAN-Nebraska was not only a success, but a blast and a half as well. Thank you to UNK and Creighton for coming out!
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Build on your fine-art photography skills through Fine Art Photo Club. Students put on art shows, engage in specialized education abroad opportunities and learn from photography faculty and each other.
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Get real-world experience (and course credit) through Nebraska's entirely student-run ad agency, Jacht. Open to all majors, Jachters work with real businesses around Nebraska to expand their skills in all aspects of both client services and creative work.
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Get together with other College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources students, faculty and alumni outside of a classroom setting. Meet students on a similar career path and network with industry pros to build connections that lead to internships and job shadow opportunities.
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Join the only national honor society for architecture and design majors to meet other highly-motivated architecture students and celebrate achievement and scholarship.
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Explore pressing global issues and possible solutions, refine your public speaking skills and travel to national and international conferences to compete with other Model UN chapters.
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Work with peers and business professionals around Lincoln to broaden your cultural horizons. Through International Business Club, you can discover new ways to apply your international business curriculum like internships, study abroad opportunities, student diplomat programs and job shadowing programs.
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Meet other students on a Pre-Occupational Therapy path and network with OTs from the Lincoln/Omaha community, attend hospital mini-career fairs/program open houses, find job shadowing opportunities and get application process tips for graduate programs.
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Through an upperclassman student mentor, you will have access to school-related advice, resume and career fair tips, plant and facility tours, research opportunities, and company contacts that can be leveraged into internships and full time jobs post-graduation.
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Connect with other students and photo faculty to engage in critiques, attend conferences around the country, put on group exhibitions and even grow your skills through learning opportunities both near and abroad.
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Get course credit working with real companies around Nebraska to gain experience in many aspects of marketing communications, from account services to creative work. Unlike most classes, you must apply and be selected to be a part of this course.
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