You’re about to start one of the most exciting chapters of your life. Welcome to Middlebury College!
College isn’t just about choosing classes or declaring a major. It’s a chance to discover new interests, meet incredible people, try things you’ve never imagined, and begin figuring out what inspires you.
Maybe you already have a career path in mind. Maybe you have no idea where to start. Either way, you’re exactly where you need to be.
The Career Center is here to help you explore every step of the way.
Meet Your New Home for Experiential Learning
This year, we’re excited to introduce the Experiential Learning Center (ELC), your new “single front door” for opportunities beyond the classroom. Powered by uConnect, the Experiential Learning Center brings together resources from the Career Center, the Center for Community Engagement, the Elizabeth Hackett Robinson ’84 Innovation Hub, and the Internships Gateway into one easy-to-use website.
Whether you’re interested in:
- Internships
- Community-engaged learning
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Funding opportunities
- Career exploration
- Connecting with alumni
…you’ll find it all in one place. Think of it as your starting point for discovering experiences that help you explore your interests, build new skills, and prepare for whatever comes next.
Your Checklist
Getting started only takes a few minutes, and each step opens the door to new opportunities.
August 4: Start Exploring
Explore the Experiential Learning Center
Browse stories, resources, internships, funding, events, and much more. You never know what might spark your interest.
**Subscribe to Career Pathway Newsletters**
Tell us what you’re interested in, and we’ll send personalized updates featuring internships, events, student stories, and opportunities that match your goals.
See what other students are doing, discover opportunities, get event reminders, and find inspiration from students exploring careers, internships, research, and more.
August 5: Activate Handshake
Watch your inbox for an invitation to join Handshake, Middlebury’s career platform.
Once you activate your account and complete your profile, you’ll receive personalized recommendations for internships, jobs, events, employer sessions, and appointments with career advisors.
The more complete your profile, the better your recommendations become. Learn how to complete your profile:
August 6: Join Midd2Midd
Middlebury’s alumni community is one of your greatest resources.
When you activate Midd2Midd, you’ll gain access to thousands of alumni who are eager to answer questions, share advice, talk about their careers, and help you explore what’s possible.
You don’t have to wait until senior year to start building your network.
You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out
One of the biggest myths about college is that everyone else already knows what they want to do. The truth? Most students are still exploring. That’s exactly what your first year is for. Try new things. Ask questions. Attend events. Talk with alumni. Meet with a career advisor. Explore opportunities that sound interesting, even if they don’t fit into a perfect plan. Every experience teaches you something about yourself.
We’re Here When You’re Ready
Whether you’re looking for your first campus job, curious about research, thinking about internships, or simply wondering where to begin, we’re here to help. The best part? You don’t have to wait. Start exploring from home today, and let your Middlebury journey take you somewhere unexpected. We can’t wait to see where it leads.
Questions?
📞 802-443-5100
