GatewayOpportunities

Programming for the Gateway Program falls within three main buckets that allow students to gain diverse experiences and explore various options for post graduation.

Consulting Practicum

In a team-based consulting role, students interact with businesses or non-profit organizations seeking creative solutions to challenges they face.

Finance&Banking Practicum

Provides students with real-world, onsite experience at Houstonarea internships in finance & banking, while enrolled in a semester-long course.

HarlanFellows:Texas LegislativeInternship

Students engage in an semester-long opportunity with an elected member of the Texas legislature, where they can see up close and in depth how policy is made in Texas

SummerFellowship

Provides stipends for selected students who identify unique, uncompensated summer internships in the U.S. or abroad to gain first-hand experience working full-time

Research International

ResearchTravel Grant

On a rolling basis, students can apply for $1500 in funding to present a paper or poster at an academic conference.

Pre-Professional Events

International ResearchExperience

Provides an immersive and enriching opportunity for students to explore diverse cultures and conduct fieldwork in international settings.

OwlConnectAlumni Panels

Monthly panels introduce students to experienced perspectives on diverse career paths and on marketing their degree in various industries

GatewaySpeaker Series

Provides a rich opportunity for social sciences students to hear from renowned alumni who have paved their way to success

ResumeReviews andMore

Social Sciences students have various opportunities throughout the year to engage with career exploration and development

2022-2023