The myStory Project

The path to discovering one's passion and/or a career is, for most, far from a linear process. During the college years, experiences both in and outside the classroom shape us in unexpected ways, offering new perspectives and creating new interests that can profoundly impact our future. The UW Career Center's myStory project is a collection of stories from students just like you. In their stories, we hope you will find inspiration and ideas that lead to your own personal success story! Below our stories of other students who have found success in their career, internship and schooling. Do you have a story for us? Let us know.

Marie Berry, International Studies, Undergraduate

How does international travel, serving as a volunteer, and majoring in International Studies lead you to a rewarding career path? Marie Berry can answer that question. In fact, her story is a wonderful example of how one's college experience -- both in and outside the classroom -- shapes us in unexpected ways and leads us down paths that may profoundly impact our future.

Marie's experience unfold ...Read more →

Christine Chan, English, Undergraduate

When Christine Chan arrived at UW as a freshman, she knew there were only three respectable paths that she could take: business, medicine, or law. She set out to become a corporate lawyer, but quickly became disenchanted with her coursework, and her prospective future career field. “I freaked out and started grabbing at internship opportunities in order to figure out what I did want to do,” ...Read more →

Dan Howell, Sociology, Undergraduate

Whether on the football field, in the classroom, or in his community, Dan Howell has an extraordinary ability to make connections. Starting out a numbers-focused Economics major and ending up a people-focused Sociology major, Dan's people skills and incredible work ethic have create a framework for both academic and career success...

One of the foundations of Dan's ability to connect with people ...Read more →