Gap Year Opportunities
What is a gap year?
Whether you are not quite ready to commit to your career or graduate school, or simply seek to try something new and gain new skills, there are a variety of "gap year", short-term options, available for you to consider. A gap year is typically a short-term job, internship, volunteer or other learning opportunity. It could be in another country or in the United States and it could be paid, offer a stipend or require you to pay an application fee. Despite the name, a gap year can be shorter or longer than a year in duration.
Career Exposure
We understand it can be confusing to know which direction you’re headed when you haven’t even been exposed to different fields and industries. Our Center helps students of ALL majors observe varied industries through many programs throughout the semesters. We also have programs to allow you to connect with UMD alumni working in your field(s) of interest.
Check our events calendar for upcoming events featuring employers who are providing more information about their industries, organizations, roles, career paths, and more!
Leadership & Service-Learning
Leadership Experience
Research
Experiential learning through research opportunities will introduce you to a field of study and to the rewards of scholarly research. You may have the chance to work closely with a faculty member on their own research area and learn what it means to be at a premiere, cutting-edge research institution.
Changing Careers
There are many reasons people choose to switch careers. You may be looking to grow, feel that you have advanced as much as you can in your current job or feel burned out.
Self Assessment
Unsure where you’re heading with choosing a major or career options post-graduation? Students and alumni have free access to several platforms that offer career assessments to help you explore your interests, values, personality, skills and more. Take a look below to explore your options!
Privacy Policy
Privacy Statement
The University of Maryland’s University Career Center has created this statement to demonstrate our firm commitment to your privacy. This document explains how we gather, use, and protect your information.
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Location
The University Career Center & The President’s Promise is located on the 3rd Floor of Hornbake Library, South Wing, of 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing, on the University of Maryland Campus.
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Campus address:
3100 Hornbake Library, College Park, MD 20742
Mailing address:
4130 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20742
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