Student Resources

Elevator Pitch

There is just a snippet of time to showcase yourself during career fairs and interviews.  You want to give a quick insight into your achievements and professional desires.  If you speak off the top of your head, you will inevitably leave something out or begin to ramble.   So, it is essential to put time into creating your elevator pitch and keep it to 30 seconds or less. Click below to learn about the basics of putting together your elevator pitch.

Elevator Pitch

Letters of Recommendation

It isn't always easy to ask for a letter of recommendation.  In fact, sometimes it can be daunting. There are so many things to figure out, like who to ask, how to ask, what needs to be provided to your advocate etc.  Click below to learn how to ask for letters of recommendation from the beginning to the end and what to share with your advocate when they agree to help you. 

Letters of Recommendation Guidance 

interviews

Going after the job you want is exciting and nerve wracking.  What to wear, what to say, what to ask, the list can go on forever.  Below are different resources to help navigate your way through:

Financial Literacy

A financial literacy presentation that covers budgeting, credit, debt and loans! Filled with important and useful information for students.

CAHSI Financial Planning

Academic Support

The Center for Accommodations and Support Services (CASS) aspires to provide students with disabilities, accommodations and support services to help them pursue their academic, graduation, and career goals.

• Center for Accommodations and Support Services (CASS)

Students who need assistance with homework, reviewing, or understanding class material, the tutoring centers are built to aid students in these areas and help them succeed in their classes.

• Tutoring

Mental Health Support

The University Counseling Center is dedicated to providing high quality mental health services that support students’ ability to benefit from their experience at the University of Texas at El Paso.

• Mental Health Resources for UTEP Students
• Counseling And Psychological Services (CAPS) 

Opportunities Database

This database is filled with opportunities for students in the ways of: Fellowships, Internships, Part-Time Jobs, and Research Opportunities. Dates and Details below!

Student Organizations

• Science
  • American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Student Chapter
  • American Society for Microbiology
  • Association for Women Geoscientists Sun City Chapter
  • Environmental Advocates SEEDS
  • Geology Club/Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Alpha Lambda Chapter
  • SACNAS Paso Del Norte Student Chapter
  • Society of Physics Students
  • The Pre-Veterinary Association at The University of Texas at El Paso
• Computer Science 
  • ACM-W Women in Computer Science
  • Bandit Game Studio
  • Girls Who Code College Loop at the University of Texas at El Paso
• Engineering
  • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers/Latinos in Science and Engineering
  • Society of Women Engineers at UTEP
  • The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
  • American Society of Civil Engineers UTEP Student Chapter
  • ASPIRE Student Association at UTEP
  • Structural Engineers Association of Texas
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 
  • Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers
• Mathematics
  • American Mathematical Society UTEP Student Chapter
  • Club Zero Mathematics
• STEM
  • Yes, She Can! Student Organization
• Nursing/Medicine
  • Minority Association of Premedical Students 
  • Texas Nursing Students' Association at UTEP
  • AMSA Premedical Chapter 
  • Medical Professions Organization/Alpha Epsilon Delta
  • The Institute of Cardiology at El Paso
• Health 
  
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Association
  • Aspiring Occupational Therapy Student Association
  • National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
  • Student Association of Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Pre-Dental Society
  • Society for Neuroscience Sun City chapter
  • The Kinesiology Club 
  • Students for Public Health
  • Student Rehabilitation Counseling Association
  • Pre-Pharmacy Organization