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Do you love working with numbers? In this episode, hosts Megan and Grace sit down with Matt Boelkins, GVSU Math Professor and Department Chair, to talk about previous students' experiences and all the places their math degrees took them, from Disney to Silicon Valley. Alongside Matt, Parker Kuchula…

Welcome to Season 9 of the Work Like a Laker podcast! To kick off the new season, Grace, Dani, and Megan sit down to share their tips and tricks for getting organized in your career search, school work, and beyond. The episodes dives into how to manage your time, stay on top of tasks, reduce stress…

Work is hard, but it shouldn’t be completely draining. The right career will feel energizing and exciting, because the right career will align with your core values — but what are your core values, and how do you know if a job aligns with them? In this episode of Work Like a Laker, hosts Megan Ri…

Most people associate having a career with sitting at a desk from nine to five, but if that doesn’t sound appealing, a career working outside might be more your style. In this episode of Work Like a Laker, hosts Megan Riksen and Grace Joaquin dive into the realities of going into an outdoor caree…

So you have— or are about to have— a bachelor’s degree in psychology. What now? Maybe you’ve heard that you need a graduate degree to “do anything,” or that the only possible careers for your degree are therapists and counselors. If those aren’t your plans, don’t worry, because this episode of Wo…

It’s time for another Intern Takeover, hosted once again by the GVSU Career Center interns for the 2025-26 year: Shea Hannigan, Sofia Pratt, Denys Zamaraiev, Brody Zondervan, and Callie Zwart! In this special episode of Work Like a Laker, the interns take a closer look at the realities of jobs th…

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Work Like a Laker podcast! To celebrate this occasion, we’ve put together a very special episode for you that takes place in a very special location. That’s right— for the first time ever, this podcast is going on the road! Over the summer, hosts Megan Riksen, …

Passions change. Interests shift. Maybe you were set on a career and now you’re realizing that’s not what you want to do. Maybe you’re interested in a field that seems completely different from your current major. Maybe you’re feeling burned out. Change can be scary, but it can also be worth it. …

To any student interested in applying (or reapplying) to secondary admission programs here at GVSU, we know that the process for being accepted is an intimidating one. How important is a high GPA? How can a candidate stand out in highly competitive programs? What will the interview look like, and…