Students

Some students start college with clear ideas about what they want to study or even what they might do after graduation. Others are committed to exploration. At DavisConnects, we encourage students to stay open to discovery throughout their four years. Colby offers a remarkable array of opportunities that will help you continue to refine your ideas and goals regardless of where you start.

5 Tips for Negotiating a Better Salary With No Work Experience

Many employers prefer candidates with work experience, but they may sometimes have entry-level positions. You may also land a job with zero work experience if you have an impressive educational background or when someone vouches for you.

While getting a …

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Data Science vs. Software Engineering: What’s the Difference?

If you have a passion for coding and technology, a software engineering or data science career could be right for you. But what’s actually the difference between data science vs. software engineering? One key difference is that while data science …

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The foundational skills that get you paid in consulting and tech

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The foundational skills

James Dunbar, General Manager at RocketBlocksPublished: January 9, 2024

Structured thinking | Analysis | Math | Creativity | Business intuition | Communication | Collaboration | Leadership

Ambitious people are drawn to jobs like management consulting, product management, and strategy roles …

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Managing Productivity: How to Focus at Work When in a Personal Crisis

Going through a rough patch in your life can affect your productivity at work. Whether you are mourning the loss of a loved one, caring for a sick relative, having some mental health issues, or facing financial problems, it’s easy …

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Interview Angst? Here’s What Not to Say in an Interview

As someone who’s been on both sides of an interview, I’ve heard a lot of things that were better left unsaid.

I’m sure the speaker meant well (usually), but nerves just got in the way (guilty as charged!). But sometimes …

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DavisConnects Network

Jay Wall

Colby Staff, Community Experts, Friends of Colby
  • Waterville, Maine
  • DavisConnects Arts Network Co-Founder
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Jim Ffrench

Alumni, Community Experts, Friends of Colby, Parent
  • Manhattan, New York
  • DavisConnects Arts Network Co-Founder
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Jillian Impastato

Colby Staff, Community Experts
  • Waterville, Maine
  • Mirken Coordinator of Campus Collaboration Colby College Museum of Art
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María Minuesa Sicilia

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Williamstown, Massachusetts
  • Masters Student Williams College/Clark Art Institute
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Anna Patten

Alumni, Community Experts
  • New Hampshire, Hanover
  • Communications and Digital Content Assistant Hood Museum of Art
  • Senior Scientist II AbbVie
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  • PhD Candidate, Tetrad Program UC San Francisco
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  • Senior Director, Chemistry TOME Bioscience
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  • Enterprise Account Executive Dell EMC
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  • Presales Solutions Architect Commercial Acquisition Dell
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  • Senior Security Solutions Architect Microsoft
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  • Founding Software Engineer Version Story
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  • Business Analyst Evergreen
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  • Senior Analyst Liberty Mutual
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  • Associate, Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN) Rocky Mountain Institute
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  • Data Scientist/ML researcher Leidos
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  • Scientist Curileum Discovery Ltd
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  • Senior Research Specialist DOW
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  • Senior Data Scientist Eli Lilly
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Contact & Location

Phone
For all inquiries and questions, please call 207-859-4140
Address

Grossman Hall
Mayflower Hill Drive
Waterville, ME 04901

DavisConnects Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours (Advising) Atrium Study Hours
Monday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm 7:00 am- 10:00 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm 7:00 am- 10:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm 7:00 am- 10:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm 7:00 am- 10:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm 7:00 am- 6:00 pm
Saturday   12:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Sunday   2:00 pm- 10:00 pm

Study hours start 9/6/23.