We spoke with Erin Callahan, Career Counselor, and Victoria Kirikos, Employer Relations Specialist, to learn more about what Career Services offers and how students can make the most of these opportunities. At the heart of Career Services are the professionals who work directly with students to support their career goals.

When it comes to career planning, the UNM Office of Career Services is a great place to start. But for many students, especially those learning online or from a distance, figuring out how to access those resources can feel overwhelming. To help break it down, I sat down with two of Career Services’ Career Peer Guides (CPGs)—Jacob Garcia and Eliza Evans—to talk about the services they offer, how online students can connect with them, and what makes this peer-led program so impactful.

Access to educational and tutoring services is crucial to the success of any student. UNM’s Center for Teaching and Learning provides those services, even for online learners.

A UNM student and an online professor share insights into what it takes to thrive as an online student. Following are some tips and recommendations from two people involved in the online learning environment.