The Lifelong Learner (formerly Career Corner) is a monthly feature written by UW–Madison Adult Career & Special Student Services staff. Articles are published in the Wisconsin State Journal and on our blog and cover topics related to educational opportunities and resources for adult learners.
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To celebrate National Higher Education Day, we talked with one of our education experts out how adult students can better access higher ed.
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First-generation college student Zalissa Zongo Kafando shares how scholarships helped her overcome obstacles and finish her degree at UW–Madison.
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Learn how precollege programs prepare students for academic success as well as offer them opportunities to meet new friends and learn new things with UW–Madison instructors.
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UW–Madison Assistant Professor Megan Reilly shares her experiences as a student and teacher with autism, and how higher education is learning to accommodate neurodivergent students.
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A UW–Madison career counselor shares four strategies for connecting with your network in unprecedented times.
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A career counselor explains common interview blunders and how to fix them.
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A career and education counselor tells job seekers how to best reach out.
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The outcome of a session will be proportional to the amount of effort you invest.