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A promising career starts by making use of the experiences afforded to every undergraduate in the Department of Geography:

• Undergraduate research. It's a cornerstone of our program and it is the practical experience that can differentiate you from other candidates in the job market. Students work closely with a faculty member on one of many diverse research projects offered on a regular basis. Students also can seek available research grant support, which the Department has an excellent record in securing.
• Involvement in clubs. Our Geography Club is open to all undergraduates regardless of their particular track, while a more focused Meteorology Club is designed for undergraduates pursuing interests in Atmospheric Science. These clubs connect you to influential faculty, guest speakers and unique opportunities not found in the classroom.
• Internships. Our students earn valuable job experience, important professional connections and academic credit through internships. Geography internships often are available with state departments of natural resources and transportation, with Geographical Information Systems consultants, planning agencies, environmental organizations such as the Nature Conservancy or the Sierra Club, and with local television weather departments.

The promising career continues when you can apply those experiences to traditional job opportunities…and fields that might not seem so traditional:

Government agencies, city and regional planning, environmental organizations, consultant, meteorologist, insurance and financial services (applying GIS expertise), and even marketing (devising rating zones through knowledge of regional variances).

Geography. A great place to map out your career.