December 2017
We hope that you are able to enjoy this holiday season with your friends, family and loved ones. UIW students are on Winter break from Dec. 18 - Jan. 16.Â
5 Tips to Pass to Your College Student During Winter Break! Apply to Scholarships and Internships It's never too early to start looking for internships or scholarships! Have your student check out sites like internships.com or meet with one of our Career Services counselors. Scholarships can be found here.
Update your Resume and Cover Letter Take extra time during your break to work on important documents such as resumes, cover letters or essays. Visit sites like livecareer.com for resume examples.
Setup your LinkedIn Profile Make sure you have a well-developed, professional profile. A strong online presence will benefit your job-searching experience. Don't forget to connect with UIW on LinkedIn!
Reach out to a UIW Alum Take this time to visit a with a fellow Cardinal. To look for alumni events near you go to www.uiwalumni.org for networking opportunities!
Volunteer Don't forget you need 45 hours to graduate. Visit the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership at uiw.edu/eccl/ for volunteering opportunities.
Looking for a last minute Christmas gift?
Join us for our last Thirsty Thursday of 2017!
UIW Parents can receive up to four (4) complimentary tickets!
Juniors & Seniors are invited to order class rings from Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2018
COMING SOON iGrad, Your Personalized Money Management Tool
iGrad will: â—? Provide you a free, online platform to help you improve your money management skills and personal finances â—? Keep you up-to-date on the latest news and information on loans, loan repayment, managing debt, etc. Watch your email for more information
Brought to you by the University of the Incarnate Word Office of Financial Assistance.
Connect with us!
(210) 805-5899
parents@uiwtx.edu