Junior Jumpstart is perfect for students who know what they want to do next, as well as those who may be completely undecided.
Each year, the event contains a myriad of sessions that provide valuable tools and resources. From tips and timelines for medical, law, and graduate school applications to advice from young alumni who have broken into competitive fields, from information on national scholarship and fellowship opportunities to resume and interviewing techniques from HR professionals, financial management, and networking opportunities, Junior Jumpstart is the ultimate guide for Juniors.
05/01/2024
Did you miss yesterday’s registration deadline? Not to worry—Head over to Cupples II, Rm 104 between today and 5/8 to sign up for the conference and get your post-grad networking started with industry experts like these, who will have informal lunch chats with students on May 9th. 💼🍴Come to eat, listen, ask questions, practice your elevator pitch, or all of the above!
01/29/2024
Come back to your alma mater this May to help our current Bears plan their life after WashU! 🐻❤️💚🎓Interested in participating in our May 9th conference? Email us at [email protected]. See you there!
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11/21/2023
Hear from one of last year’s , Shelei Pan (LA ‘24), about how Junior Jumpstart helped her find out about and prepare applications for this and other scholarships & fellowships.
Questions asked in clip:
1. What was your favorite session at Junior Jumpstart?
2. How did you feel after Junior Jumpstart?
3. What was your biggest takeaway from the day?
4. Any other advice for Juniors?
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10/31/2023
A wake-up call, catalyst, and stress-reliever— that's how Junior Jumpstart Ambassador Katie Feeney describes her experience at the 2023 conference. What advice would you like to hear from Senior-year you?
Read more about Katie, Junior Jumpstart, and how to register here: https://artsci.wustl.edu/junior-jumpstart
10/27/2023
Happy Parent & Family Weekend! To celebrate, we’re sharing a clip of our interview with Senior Johnathan Smith, who decided to apply to several scholarships and fellowships after attending Junior Jumpstart this May. Watch to learn more about his process and what he realized about his upbringing & family along the way...
Learn more about Junior Jumpstart & register for the 2024 conference here: https://artsci.wustl.edu/junior-jumpstart