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From getting into graduate schools to landing their dream jobs, our students and alumni study and work hard to accomplish their academic and career goals. Be inspired by their successes to achieve your own career change or advancement.
How One Student Transitioned Into Interior Design
Apr 29, 2026
When Virginie Garnier first imagined her future, it didn’t include interior design. With a professional background in geology and...
Mentoring the Next Generation of Engineers
Apr 23, 2026
When Shailesh Kumar Gupta first stepped into the world of software engineering, his path seemed clear: Solve complex technical problems,...
Writing as a Stepping Stone Back to Law
Apr 23, 2026
During the past 20 years, Julie Manning has been raising three kids, and at one point had put her full-time law care
Building Better Health Care Systems Starts With Business Skills
Apr 21, 2026
Derek Mau’s career has always been rooted in health care, working directly with patients and clinical teams in environments where...
At the Intersection of AI and Finance
Apr 21, 2026
Hi, everyone! I’m Xuan Su and I was part of the Fall 2024 cohort of the Berkeley Global Access (BGA) Program. In June 2025, I received...
How Kinjal Popat Turned a Business Administration Certificate Into a Chief Product Officer Role
Apr 17, 2026
For Kinjal Popat, growth has never been optional, it’s been a constant. With more than 15 years of experience spanning technology,...
Berkeley Opens Up Finance Career
Apr 15, 2026
Hello, I’m Alejandro Bravo and I recently graduated with a business administration degree and minor in banking at CUNEF University in...
Finding Purpose In Patient Care
Apr 7, 2026
When Aparnna Manoj graduated in 2023 with a B.S.
How One Analyst Redesigned Her Professional Future
Apr 7, 2026
When Pegah Azmoodeh reflects on her career path, it’s clear her journey wasn’t linear, but it was intentional. She earned a...