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Getting ready for what comes next
The two things that mattered most before I got to campus: finding people a few years ahead who'd actually done it, and not leaving financial aid money on the table.
Making the most of it
What actually moved the needle for me: getting plugged into an organization early, and not assuming research or advising was for someone else.
Real-world experience
Where I actually found internships and fellowships, and what to do with them once you're in — not just where to apply.
Community and support
The organizations that gave me an actual foothold — a chapter to belong to, and a network big enough to open doors past NJIT.
