Severance Pay: All Your Questions Answered – Freesumes

Severance Pay: All Your Questions Answered – Freesumes

So you’ve been laid off. That sucks, but a little less if your employer offers you a severance package. Find out how much severance pay you can get after termination and what the requirements are for qualifying (with bonus negotiation tips!).  What is Severance Pay? Severance pay is discretionary monetary compensation provided by the employer … Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Sydni’s Summer Abroad in London at Shakespeare’s Globe

Alumni Spotlight: Sydni’s Summer Abroad in London at Shakespeare’s Globe

61 Doing a study abroad program can be a life-changing experience. Just ask Sydni, a college student from Hofstra University and an AIFS Abroad Alumni Ambassador who spent a summer studying in London at the iconic Shakespeare’s Globe Theater. Now that she’s officially part of our alumni community, Sydni can reflect on her study abroad experience at Shakespeare’s … Read more

No career idea? No problem.

No career idea? No problem.

Serendipity…good careers can sometimes occur unexpectedly It seems contradictory as a careers consultant to advise you to ‘embrace uncertainty’ and not to worry if you do not have a career idea or plan. Careers consultants spend a lot of time advising students to develop a plan and work towards a goal. It seems self-evident that … Read more

Southern Mississippi University’s graphic design program earns top national recognition

Southern Mississippi University’s graphic design program earns top national recognition

Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) magazine has recognized the Southern Mississippi University’s (USM) Graphic Design Curriculum as one of the nation’s top programs. This accolade is a testament to the thoughtfully developed curriculum, which empowers students to excel professionally in the graphic design world. This recognition from GDUSA is the third such commendation for the program … Read more

SMU’s graphic design program ranks among nation’s elite

SMU’s graphic design program ranks among nation’s elite

Southern Mississippi University’s (SMU) Graphic Design Program has been lauded once again by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) as one of the nation’s elite. This honor showcases the skilled and creative capabilities of SMU’s faculty and students. SMU shines in fostering innovation, encouraging students to push boundaries in their designs. The GDUSA ranking underscores the ongoing … Read more