Take a Triton to Class
Students were gaining so much out of joining alumni on the job, we thought alumni might get a kick out of returning to class as well. Take a Triton to Class is now hosted several times a year, often leading up to Alumni Signature Event weekends. It’ s an opportunity for alumni to sit in on a lecture with a favorite professor or perhaps experience a subject of new or renewed interest— all without the study prep, reading list or final examination jitters.
Prior to the pandemic, Sarah Stawiski’ 98( far left) hosted grad students Haleh Yazdi and Lauren Weiner( right) for a visit at the Center for Creative Leadership.
career-wise. The more you can get exposed to the possibilities, it kind of opens your mind to what’ s out there, where you could fit in and what you might explore further. I was especially happy to share what led me to where I am now.”
For future instances of Take a Triton to Work, in person meetings may well resume as workplaces start populating their offices. But virtual meetings continue to be a viable means of connecting Tritons and helping our students learn about the workforce.
Take part in the next Take a Triton to Work: tritonmag. com / TTTW
Alumni 101 is another new program for students in which alumni speak on panels about experiences in their career, perspectives on UC San Diego and life after graduation. To learn more about being a speaker at these virtual events, visit: tritonmag. com / alumni101
Who Went to Work?
949
ALUMNI VOLUNTEERED TO HOST
1,381
STUDENTS VIRTUALLY ON THE JOB
Who Came to Class?
1,604
ALUMNI REGISTERED TO VISIT
75
VIRTUAL CLASS LECTURES
That was just last year— be a part of both today! tritonmag. com / TTTW
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