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College seniors are juggling multiple commitments as they prepare to enter the workforce. Such
activities may lead them to be stretched too thin. Ultimately, students have decided that the investment
in college is a worthy one, as they work toward achieving many admirable long-term goals.
As undergraduates, students are making
plans for their post-college careers...
67%
Participated in an internship
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85% 34%
Mat with an advisor Spent 8 or more hours
to discuss career plans per week on career planing
Some credit their institution
with preparing them for next steps...
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38% 39%
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‘repped them for their career prepped them fr advanced education,
jut students are divided on their
feelings about institutional resources.
49% 56%
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obligations, senior year can be stressful...
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