Thank you for your interest in K in the Zoo with the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD). Selected students will get connected with local Kalamazoo College alumni for 1-3 days, shadowing them in their workplace. This program will allow you to gain on-the-ground experience in one of your fields of interest, and will help you build a professional network right here in Kalamazoo. The program is open to all students.
Key Details:
- Dates: 1-3 total days, scheduled individually with hosts, sometime between March 19-28, 2025.
- Open to all students. Students already living on campus may stay over break.
- Answers to Frequently Asked Questions are found on our K in the Zoo webpage.
As you begin the application, please take a moment to ensure:
- You have read through the list of participating alumni and are ready to rank up to three that you are most intereseted in shadowing.
- You have checked your calendar to make sure you are available for at least one of the days listed next to each host. Note: each host is available for specific dates— not all are available for the duration of K’s Spring Break.
- You are committed to representing Kalamazoo College in a professional and respectful manner.
This is an exciting opportunity to explore your future career path! We look forward to reviewing your application. Application Deadline: January 27, 2025.
Let’s get started!
K in the Zoo – Spring Break 2025 (Student Application)
Reminder – please view the list of hosts carefully, noting when each may be available, before applying.