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College is an incredible learning experience, both in and out of the classroom. Students should stay connected with UH however they can after graduation whether through alumni networks or simply going to sports games.
Utilizing alumni networks and other resources can also be incredibly useful in job searching and generally staying connected to the community. There are many different networks available and a variety of committees to stay involved with.
Young Alumni Network
The easiest alumni network to get involved with as a recent grad is UH’s Young Alumni Network. Created specifically for recent and younger graduates, the Young Alumni Network offers connections to other recent graduates and opportunities to engage with other alumni groups. These alumni are all pretty much on the same level professionally so it’s a great resource to gain career advice from others.
Regional Alumni Networks
Not everyone at UH is from Houston, and not everyone will stay in Houston, so there are quite a few alumni networks in other Texas cities like Dallas and Austin as well as New York City and Washington D.C.
Wherever Coogs may end up after graduation, there is always a way to connect with other alumni and stay involved with the University. Connecting and reminiscing about the “good ol days” with other Coogs that have similar experiences will be a valuable experience later on down the road.
College-based Networks
Joining a college-based alumni network is an incredible resource for networking and growing professionally. As all of the alumni in this network graduated from the same college, they are very likely to be working in similar fields and can foster connections that lead to career growth and new job opportunities.
Events
Each alumni network has its own events and attending can be a great way to build connections both personally and professionally within UH’s community. Events can include fun trivia nights or networking opportunities.
Career Services
UH’s career services aren’t just limited to current students, there are resources available for alumni as well. There are many different job searching tools for alumni such as UHLink, which is an alumni networking tool, as well as CareerShift, which is a job search platform that UH alumni have access to.
Recent graduates have access to these resources as well as Cougar Pathway for free for six months after graduation.
UH Athletics
While it’s sad to no longer receive free student tickets, coming back to campus and attending games is a fun way to stay connected. Going to big events like homecoming is also a cool opportunity to see how things are changing on campus, as the University has big plans for the centennial celebration in 2027.
Virtual Book Club
The University of Houston Alumni Book Club is a fun way to stay involved with fellow Coogs. The book club is a free online community that reads a new book together every two months. Alumni connect through a private forum and discuss the selected book together!
Being There for Fellow Coogs
Eventually, everyone will be at a stage in their career where current students will begin to reach out and try to network with alumni as a part of their job search. Taking time to schedule coffee chats can be beneficial in staying connected with the current community and past professors. It’s also a great way to help current students get a head start in their careers through networking.
All in all, there are so many different ways to stay connected to UH after graduation, whether that’s through alumni networks or athletics. After spending so much time at UH, staying connected and involved is great for memories.
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