# @ucscadmissions on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbv5mwUiS3J
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68950625-ucscadmissions-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-07T18:10:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** UC Santa Cruz Admissions (@ucscadmissions) — https://gondola.cc/ucscadmissions

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Choosing a career isn’t about having it all figured out, it’s about exploring what excites you and finding where you can grow. At UC Santa Cruz, your path can look however you want. From hands-on research and internships to student organizations and community work, there are so many ways to discover what drives you. Whether you’re still exploring or already set on a goal, every experience helps you build skills, connections, and confidence for what’s next! ⭐️🌲🌊
#ucsc #ucsantacruz 

On-screen text: “Launch a Career from UCSC.”

Image description: A clean, designed cover slide introducing career-building opportunities at UC Santa Cruz, setting the theme for exploring different paths students can take to prepare for their future.

On-screen text: “Build your resume with RESEARCH! Undergraduate Research.”

Additional text: “Work directly with world-class faculty on groundbreaking discoveries across fields ranging from genomics to the humanities… demonstrating you can tackle complex, open-ended problems. These opportunities are just a glimpse—over 85 research projects are available.”

Image description: Visuals representing lab or academic research, possibly including students working in a lab setting, analyzing data, or collaborating with faculty on projects.

On-screen text: “Build your resume with INTERNSHIPS.”

Additional text: Mentions access to internships through UCSC’s proximity to Silicon Valley and Monterey Bay, including tech companies, biotech startups, marine research centers, and nonprofits.

Image description: Students in professional or workplace environments, such as office settings, research facilities, or collaborative team spaces, representing hands-on internship experiences.

On-screen text: “Build your resume with EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. Degree-Defining Experiences Program. Study Abroad!”

Additional text: Highlights hands-on opportunities like scientific diving, coding, stargazing, creative fieldwork, and working in natural reserves.

Image description: Outdoor and experiential scenes such as students in nature, conducting fieldwork, observing the environment, or participating in immersive, real-world learning activities.

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ucsc, ucsantacruz

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