AUC Career Fair Attendance (Attending professional networking events +3) OLIVIA ROBINSON
Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to engage with a number of companies and graduate schools at the 2026 AUCC Career Fair. Going this year as a sophomore, I felt much more intentional about how I approached the experience. I think my initial experience at the Career fair last year was a bit daunting, as I did not have a clear idea of what I wanted to pursue professionally or much experience with networking. This year, however, I walked in with a better understanding of my interests and, more importantly, a greater confidence in my ability to start conversations and ask meaningful questions. That being said, one thing I noticed was a limited number of opportunities specifically geared toward students interested in medicine. While there were many employers and graduate programs represented, I found myself having to think more creatively about how the opportunities available could connect to my own interests. Rather than limiting myself to organizations explicitly focused on medicine, I...
