{"id":16088,"date":"2022-04-26T15:30:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T15:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fiualumni.com\/stay-connected\/alumni-news\/newsroom\/?p=16088"},"modified":"2022-04-29T13:17:55","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T13:17:55","slug":"youre-a-fiu-grad-now-what","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fiualumni.com\/stay-connected\/alumni-news\/newsroom\/index.php\/2022\/04\/26\/youre-a-fiu-grad-now-what\/","title":{"rendered":"You’re an FIU grad! Now what?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Congratulations on this awesome achievement, Panther! Although your journey as a student may be coming to a close, you are now joining a family of more than 275,000 FIU alumni. There are so many ways for you to stay connected and engaged with the Blue & Gold \u2013 here’s just 10 we hope you’ll explore!<\/p>\n

No.\u00a0 1: Join the Panther Pack<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Not only are you joining\u00a0a global network of more than 275,000 alumni, but you\u2019re also joining a Panther Pack of 15,000 Class of 2022 grads<\/a>! Just $25 makes a difference when it comes to FIU\u2019s national rankings, increasing the value of your degree \u2013 and did we mention you\u2019ll also get this awesome Class of 2022 t\u2011shirt, access to exclusive Panther Perks, FIU swag, and more?<\/p>\n

No. 2: Participate in Panther Alumni Week (PAW)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We want you to come back to the Blue & Gold! Did you land a cool job? Have a\u00a0story you\u2019d like to share with FIU students? Share your experiences as a FIU grad by participating in PAW<\/a>!<\/p>\n

No. 3: Join a Panther Network<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Moving across the state or nation? Take FIU with you! By joining a Panther Network in your area<\/a>, you\u2019ll connect with other FIU alumni while participating in \u201cpawsome\u201d events.<\/p>\n

No. 4: Update your contact information to stay connected with FIU<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Are you moving, have another email address you prefer to use, or have recently changed your phone number? Make sure to update your contact information<\/a> so you can stay updated with all things FIU.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

No. 5: Looking for a mentor? Check out FIU Mentor<\/strong>
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If you\u2019re looking for a lifelong mentor or career and internship opportunities, we encourage you to\u00a0<\/span><\/span>check out FIU Panther 2 Panther<\/a>! This university-wide hub provides you\u00a0<\/span><\/span>with\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>the opportunity to connect with Panthers across the globe.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

No. 6: Read with us!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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By joining our Panther Book Club<\/a>, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to explore a variety of different genres<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0while connecting with Panthers from across the globe. And did we mention that our Panther Book Club is FREE? All you\u00a0<\/span>have to<\/span>\u00a0do is obtain your own copy of the book!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

No. 7: Engage and\/or participate in one of our virtual events<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We’ve got so many things in store for you, Panther! From Panther Talks to PantHER Stories to virtual networking and reunions, make sure to stay engaged and connected by participating in any one of our free events. We’ll see you there!<\/p>\n

No. 8: Participate in 305 Give Day and give back to our FIU<\/strong><\/p>\n