UCAR 4000Z Focus Group Survey_March 3, 2025_12.43 (1)

Student Responses Overview

Respondent Information

• Kaden Alexander

  • Classification: Freshman

  • Major: UX Design

  • Supervisor: Karla Perez

  • Goals: Get into a firm as a designer.

  • Preparation Actions: Build resume and network.

  • Skills: Technical knowledge; brainstorming and design process.

  • Skill Gaps: Finding job; confidence level: 3/10.

  • Concern: Finding a job.

  • Support: No, forget to seek help.

• Aayushma Bhattarai

  • Classification: Junior

  • Major: Information Technology

  • Supervisors: Harry Barham and Emily Harris

  • Goals: Find internship and work afterwards.

  • Preparation Actions: Help to secure internship as it's hard for international students.

  • Skills: Good communication; teamwork.

  • Skill Gaps: Leadership; confidence level: 8/10.

  • Concern: Finding internship and job.

  • Support: Uncertain.

• Sarah Ytuarte

  • Classification: Junior

  • Major: Media Arts, Minor in Journalism

  • Supervisor: Karla Perez

  • Goals: Help with non-profits using media.

  • Preparation Actions: Learn networking and available resources.

  • Skills: Resume review, LinkedIn, networking.

  • Skill Gaps: Networking; confidence level: 4/10.

  • Concern: Finding a job; busy schedule.

  • Support: Not actively, due to workload.

• Dillon Malone

  • Classification: Junior

  • Major: User Experience Design (CVAD)

  • Supervisor: Harry Barham

  • Goals: Stable employment in UX role.

  • Preparation Actions: Networking; update portfolio; apply for internships.

  • Skills: Communication; project management; problem analysis; technical skills.

  • Skill Gaps: Basic coding skills; confidence level: 6/10.

  • Concern: Competitiveness of the industry.

  • Support: Not finding specialized guidance.

• Dean Van Dijl

  • Classification: Junior

  • Major: Philosophy and Psychology

  • Supervisor: Emily Harris

  • Goals: Attend Grad school for clinical psychology.

  • Preparation Actions: Gain experience in academic work.

  • Skills: Critical thinking; professional communication.

  • Skill Gaps: Networking; confidence level: 7/10.

  • Concerns: None at the moment.

  • Support: Yes, to gauge employability after graduation.

• Tiffany Ramirez

  • Classification: Senior

  • Major: Marketing

  • Supervisors: Emily Harris and Shiny Kota

  • Goals: Disney College Program; official marketing role or at music/entertainment company.

  • Preparation Actions: Job applications daily, networking support.

  • Skills: Public speaking; leadership; creativity (Canva).

  • Skill Gaps: Knowledge of Adobe; confidence level: 6/10.

  • Concerns: Finding a job; support from peers available.

• Ivan Nashon

  • Classification: Junior

  • Major: Business Marketing

  • Supervisor: Karla Perez

  • Goals: Retiring parents; gain experience.

  • Preparation Actions: Internship, customer service.

  • Skills: Critical thinking; teamwork; multitasking.

  • Skill Gaps: Communications; confidence level: 4/10.

  • Concern: Job searching.

  • Support: Plan to get resume reviewed.

• Karalyn Alexander

  • Classification: Sophomore

  • Major: Psychology

  • Supervisor: Leandra Dinicola

  • Goals: Grad school; work with nonprofits in social work.

  • Preparation Actions: Networking; learning communication strategies.

  • Skills: Interpersonal; critical thinking; networking.

  • Skill Gaps: Career goal communication; confidence level: 9/10.

  • Concern: Awareness of graduate school resources.

  • Support: Attended events, spoke with staff.

• Kushal Karki

  • Classification: Graduate Student

  • Major: Business Analytics

  • Supervisor: Beth Kent

  • Goals: Work in DFW for major company, higher level decision-making.

  • Preparation Actions: Finish required courses; create online portfolio.

  • Skills: None listed.

  • Skill Gaps: None listed; confidence level: 7/10.

  • Concern: None; support: Yes.

• Jarvis Williams

  • Classification: Senior

  • Major: Marketing & Finance

  • Supervisor: Emily Harris

  • Goals: Full-time job with growth potential; master's degree.

  • Preparation Actions: Internship for experience; networking.

  • Skills: Critical thinking; decision making; adaptability.

  • Skill Gaps: None listed; confidence level: 6/10.

  • Concern: Job security before graduation.

  • Support: Support from various sources.

• Abhishek Kumar

  • Classification: Senior

  • Major: Computer Science

  • Supervisor: Emily Harris

  • Goals: Work as UI/UX designer or software developer.

  • Preparation Actions: Seeking quality internships; improving skills.

  • Skills: Communication; professionalism; leadership.

  • Skill Gaps: Technical skills; confidence level: 6/10.

  • Concern: Preparing for job finding.

  • Support: Guidance received; plans to explore.

• Aysia Levine

  • Classification: Junior

  • Major: Information Systems

  • Supervisor: Shiny

  • Goals: Project manager in system analysis.

  • Preparation Actions: Networking fairs; interview prep.

  • Skills: Professional speaking; confidence level: 5/10.

  • Concern: Internships and job post-graduation.

  • Support: Yes, but found it less helpful than expected.

• Kaitlyn Bosco

  • Classification: Junior

  • Major: Psychology

  • Supervisor: Shiny Kota

  • Goals: Attend clinical psychology doctoral program.

  • Preparation Actions: Gain research and volunteering experience.

  • Skills: Communication; time management.

  • Skill Gaps: Lack of practical experience; confidence level: 8/10.

  • Concern: Applications for graduate programs.

  • Support: Career coach utilized for guidance.

• Michael Akpenyi

  • Classification: Sophomore

  • Major: Integrative Studies

  • Supervisor: Eghosa

  • Goals: Getting an internship.

  • Preparation Actions: More studying needed.

  • Skills: Listening; understanding; confidence level: 5/10.

  • Concern: Uncertainty about future.

  • Support: Not yet sought.

• Alina Ruhi

  • Classification: Sophomore

  • Major: Computer Science

  • Supervisor: Eghosa Egbenoma

  • Goals: Determine life plans; career focus on genetics/genealogy.

  • Preparation Actions: Learn additional programming languages.

  • Skills: Interpersonal communication; punctuality; discipline.

  • Skill Gaps: None explicitly mentioned; confidence level: 9/10.

  • Concern: Competitiveness in job market.

  • Support: No seek for career center guidance.

• Mia Cedillo

  • Classification: Freshman

  • Major: Psychology

  • Supervisor: Karla Perez

  • Goals: Grad school for psychiatry or school counseling.

  • Preparation Actions: None specifically stated.

  • Skills: Communication; social skills; confidence level: 4/10.

  • Concern: Job finding; limited active seeking of support.

• Terence Alexander

  • Classification: Senior

  • Major: Studio Art

  • Supervisor: Leandra Dinicola

  • Goals: Get licensed; apply for studio positions; character design.

  • Preparation Actions: Develop portfolio.

  • Skills: Improved speech, customer service; confidence level: 6/10.

  • Concern: Job finding post-graduation.

  • Support: Yes, checked for career opportunities.

• Rennie Adebanjo

  • Classification: Junior

  • Major: Public Health

  • Supervisor: Shiny

  • Goals: Physician Assistant; healthcare enthusiasm.

  • Preparation Actions: Tips on gap year; communicate properly.

  • Skills: None listed; confidence level: 7/10.

  • Concern: Job finding next steps.

  • Support: Yes.

• Jayla Lewis

  • Classification: Senior

  • Major: Merchandising

  • Supervisor: Shiny Kota

  • Goals: Work in a corporate environment; grad school.

  • Preparation Actions: None listed.

  • Skills: Communication; negotiation; confidence level: 10/10.

  • Concern: Not provided.

  • Support: Not provided.

• Samuel Baffoe

  • Classification: Sophomore

  • Major: Psychology

  • Supervisor: Eghosa Egbenoma

  • Goals: Obtain a job.

  • Preparation Actions: None listed.

  • Skills: Time management; team building; confidence level: 9/10.

  • Concern: None stated; support: No.

• Rylee Hunter

  • Classification: Senior

  • Major: Human Resource Management

  • Supervisor: Beth Kent

  • Goals: Secure a fulfilling job.

  • Preparation Actions: Regular updates on LinkedIn and resume; complete summer internship.

  • Skills: Professional communication; marketing; confidence level: 9/10.

  • Concern: None.

  • Support: Worked horizontally with peers.

• Kendall Sallier

  • Classification: Junior

  • Major: Kinesiology

  • Supervisor: Leandra Dinicola

  • Goals: Become an occupational therapist; finish education.

  • Preparation Actions: Gain experience and shadowing hours.

  • Skills: Time management; communication; confidence level: 7/10.

  • Concern: None stated.

  • Support: Yes, to build resume and improve weak skills.

• Maria Bejarano

  • Classification: Freshman

  • Major: Biology

  • Goals: Med school for pathology.

  • Preparation Actions: Choose correct courses; maintain grades.

  • Skills: Time management; flexibility; conflict management; confidence level: 5/10.

  • Concern: Planning support from advisor.

• Charlotte Ortiz

  • Classification: Junior

  • Major: Social Science

  • Supervisor: Shiny Kota

  • Goals: Become attorney or judge.

  • Preparation Actions: Research internships and post-grad programs.

  • Skills: Teamwork; leadership; confidence level: 5/10.

  • Concern: Experience for internships/programs.

  • Support: No time to prioritize planning.

• Alexis Fletcher

  • Classification: Senior

  • Major: Psychology

  • Supervisor: Shunta Thomas

  • Goals: Attend graduate school for counseling; financial stability.

  • Preparation Actions: Time for job applications and grad program exploration.

  • Skills: Resume and cover letter experience; networking; confidence level: 7/10.

  • Concern: Job finding; exploring grad school options thoroughly.

  • Support: Career coaches consulted.

• Mackenzie Hill

  • Classification: Sophomore

  • Major: Biology

  • Goals: Grad school for doctorate in genetics; researcher.

  • Preparation Actions: Find graduate schools and funding options.

  • Skills: Interview skills; data entry; computer work; confidence level: 10/10.

  • Concern: None; support: Not needed yet, conducting own research.

• Andrew McComber

  • Classification: Junior

  • Major: Data Science

  • Supervisor: Shiny Kota

  • Goals: Data analyst position or project management.

  • Preparation Actions: Keep resume updated; networking; mock interviews.

  • Skills: Technical skills; collaboration; confidence level: 6/10.

  • Concern: Balance school and preparation for career.

  • Support: Utilize resources for career readiness.