Discover Your Future: Attend a UCSB Site Visit!
Site visits offer an incredible opportunity for UCSB students to connect with employers and gain real-world insights into various industries. These visits go beyond the classroom, allowing you to explore career paths, experience workplace cultures firsthand, and discover how your education translates into professional opportunities. During a site visit, you can expect:
- Company Presentations: Learn about the organization's mission and unique projects.
- Tours: Get an insider's view of offices, worksites, or labs, and see how teams collaborate.
- Speaker Panels & Showcases: Hear from professionals and executives, including UCSB alumni, as they share their experiences.
- Career Discussions: Explore internships, entry-level roles, and other opportunities tailored to your skills and interests.
Why You Should Go: The Benefits of Site Visits
- Explore Careers and Industries
- Discover how companies operate and the roles available within various industries.
- Gain insights into workplace culture and the environments where you’d thrive.
- Network with Professionals and Alumni
- Meet UCSB alumni working at these companies eager to share their career stories and advice.
- Build connections that may lead to internships, mentorships, or job opportunities.
- Learn More About Yourself
- Develop a clearer sense of what you want (or don’t want) in a future career.
- Reflect on your strengths, interests, and path you want to pursue after graduation.
- Expand Your Horizons
- Discover companies or industries you may not have considered before—and leave inspired to explore new possibilities.
- See firsthand how professionals took diverse, sometimes unexpected paths to success, which can help reassure you that your journey will unfold uniquely.
- Build Community
- Strengthen connections with fellow UCSB students on the visit and make new friends with similar interests.
What to Expect on a Site Visit
Each site visit typically lasts about three hours and is hosted by a different partner organization. Here’s what the experience includes:
- Tour
- Walk through offices, labs, or worksites to see daily operations and learn about the organization’s culture.
- Discover behind-the-scenes details that highlight the personality and uniqueness of each company.
- Inside Look
- Enjoy engaging and creative presentations about the company’s goals, current projects, and innovations.
- Hear stories from employees, including UCSB alumni, about their career journeys.
- Resume Sharing
- After the event, your resume will be shared with the host organization to keep the connection alive and open future opportunities.
Why It Matters
Site visits are more than just tours—they’re eye-opening experiences that help you envision your future and give you the confidence to pursue your passions. Whether you’re curious about a specific industry or just starting to explore your options, these visits are essential to building your career. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and grow.
