tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70835730252963982282024-02-19T08:24:28.960-08:00Graduating with ConfidenceTorrey Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01664688276281094562noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7083573025296398228.post-54124427675670159912012-01-07T13:11:00.000-08:002012-01-07T13:11:47.194-08:00College: The Freedom to ExploreThere’s a significant difference between being good at
something and enjoying what you do. When you are good at something, you are in
a state of comfort – you know how everything works, you understand what is
needed to be successful, and you are in a safe space. You may be a really good
pianist that plays in concerts or a good lawyer that wins cases easily.
However, if you do not love what you are doing, then work becomes just
that…work.<br />
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In the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1907312471/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=k12tetowi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1907312471" target="_blank">Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative</a>,<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=k12tetowi-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1907312471" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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key to enjoying work is being in your element. “Being in your element is not only about
aptitude, it’s about passion: it is about loving what you do. One of the signs
of being in your element is that time changes and an hour can feel like five
minutes. You look up and you wonder where the time went. If you are not in your
element, five minutes can feel like an hour. The clock seems to have stopped”
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Fortunately, you don’t have to wait until you are stuck in a
job on a linear path from assistant to manager to senior level executive to
find out that you are not in your element. College
provides many opportunities for you to experiment with different career paths
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<li><a href="http://graduatingwithconfidence.blogspot.com/2011/01/internships-key-to-finding-your-ideal.html" target="_blank">Intern</a></li>
<li><a href="http://graduatingwithconfidence.blogspot.com/2011/04/pre-professional-organizations-insight.html" target="_blank">Get Involved in Student Organizations</a></li>
<li><a href="http://graduatingwithconfidence.blogspot.com/2010/12/electives-theyre-not-just-easy-as.html" target="_blank">Take Electives</a></li>
<li><a href="http://graduatingwithconfidence.blogspot.com/2011/01/networking-your-way-to-internshipjob.html" target="_blank">Network</a> with Individuals in Your Field of Interest (and
conduct informational interviews)</li>
<li><a href="http://graduatingwithconfidence.blogspot.com/2011/08/get-to-work-on-campus-jobs.html" target="_blank">Work on Campus </a>(you never know, you may turn that part-time
recreation job into a full-time one)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.openculture.com/freeonlinecourses" target="_blank">Try free online courses</a></li>
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Take charge of your college experience and spend quality
time learning, meeting new people, and trying new things. You never know, maybe
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Continue experimenting with career options until you find
the one that lights a fire inside of you. Look for a career that will get you
to jump out of the bed in the morning to go to work and come home from work
excited about the next day. Don’t opt for the career path that is safe or
stable, if you have a passion for something (whether it’s art, theatre,
surgery, fighting fires, or teaching) you’re more likely to spend time learning
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Even if you do not find the career that will allow you to “be
in your element,” you will at least have a chance in college to narrow down
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The key to a successful college career is to have an idea of
what career path you want to follow by the time you graduate and the skills,
knowledge, and connections to help you find a job in that field.</div>Torrey Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01664688276281094562noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7083573025296398228.post-24441576231679114702011-08-06T09:33:00.000-07:002011-08-06T09:33:01.506-07:00Get to Work! (On Campus Jobs)Student organizations are not the only way to get involved on campus. Having an on-campus job is a good way too. You do not necessarily have to find a job that relates to your future career, but it is always good to have spare cash on hand when you want to go on a weekend skiing trip or to the beach.<br />
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Most universities employ hundreds of students every year. You can sometimes find jobs with excellent benefits, including free meals (working in the dining halls), free housing (residence hall advisor), or even priority registration (depending on your school: campus tour operators, shuttle drivers, and office assistants). There are many opportunities available ranging from recreation instructors to orientation interns. Search the career services center, human resources website, or look at job posting boards at your school to see what is available. <br />
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You can try different jobs every quarter/semester or stay in the same job for the entire time you are at college. The nice part about working on campus is that your supervisors understand that you are students first and employees second. This means that they will try to setup a work schedule for you that revolves around your classes. Your supervisors will also understand why you need a day off before a huge final project is due. However, make sure to be ethical and not just say you have a test coming up so you can skip days of work! <br />
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Colleges prefer hiring students, so it is easier for you to get hired and also, the job is on campus, which saves you a lot of driving. In the end, on-campus jobs give you work experience, which is vital for your resume.<br />
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Working in a part-time job, while attending school, will teach you a lot about time management, responsibility, and working with others. Again, trust me when I say this: the more you have to do, the more productive you become. You will not spend an entire day watching television or playing video games if you know that you have to work from 6-10pm and you have a midterm the next day. Working and going to school can be very time consuming, but if you manage your time right, you will still have plenty of time to hangout with friends, watch your favorite televsion show, go to an organization meeting, and get enough sleep.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEickCe4ZlX3vGHfGIg05qrE-_NM4qMFfC00kv8iNs6aMO7UZcT3bfYdBHWnU1xoqakyq5l3NcofmxeDm1ZTT9CjyseUHomM9RVE86o0JP5Cyv5Z6rfvS8LoUVGKHEGLfdmrvI8w9RLHRaA/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-06+at+9.29.54+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEickCe4ZlX3vGHfGIg05qrE-_NM4qMFfC00kv8iNs6aMO7UZcT3bfYdBHWnU1xoqakyq5l3NcofmxeDm1ZTT9CjyseUHomM9RVE86o0JP5Cyv5Z6rfvS8LoUVGKHEGLfdmrvI8w9RLHRaA/s320/Screen+shot+2011-08-06+at+9.29.54+AM.png" width="320" /></a>Having a job requires a certain amount of responsibility. Even if you do not have a supervisor directly watching over you, you are still expected to show up to work on time. Also, to be able to work, you will likely need to learn new skills (i.e. driving a shuttle, computer tech support, cooking). Mastering these new skills can be a good confidence builder. And keeping an on-campus job through college shows future employers or graduate schools that you are a dedicated, hard-working student willing to learn new things.<br />
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You may even be able to work your way up to a job where you get to train new employees. This will improve your leadership and mentoring skills. While I was an undergraduate student, I worked as a surf instructor for the Recreation Department. This was a great job because I only worked four hours per week and by my second year I helped create new surf classes, worked on lesson plans, and trained new instructors. I learned not only how to teach, but how to improve class lessons so that students would be safer in the water. By my fourth year, I was even the most experienced instructor, because the older students had graduated and found full-time jobs. You will not find moving up in the real world to be as easy. Working as a surf instructor helped develop my leadership and communication skills, while also being an incredibly fun job!<br />
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I also worked as a resident advisor my third and fourth year. This job prepared me to work in just about any career out there. For my residents, I was not just the person who enforced policies or hosted entertaining programs, I was also the one to go to for any problems (on campus, family, friends, or just in life) or to ask advice on what classes to take or what to major in. I was given a huge responsibility and I took my job very seriously. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaL_lIZ8k-D27ZHI4uPRgZC1bp-j37ZMQJhMvyKUh3b8P-IX5NpIp6fbFEpPHrPjsP8-ZUEuXRKqR7s4d6t-qSixrWdn4Nl1n4QVqrhYbhyphenhyphenbe-bgH9wY6FwMl42XvxKFpqlMjH7hVyMoY/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-06+at+9.31.02+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaL_lIZ8k-D27ZHI4uPRgZC1bp-j37ZMQJhMvyKUh3b8P-IX5NpIp6fbFEpPHrPjsP8-ZUEuXRKqR7s4d6t-qSixrWdn4Nl1n4QVqrhYbhyphenhyphenbe-bgH9wY6FwMl42XvxKFpqlMjH7hVyMoY/s320/Screen+shot+2011-08-06+at+9.31.02+AM.png" width="320" /></a>At my first job interview, I was able to answer almost half of the questions (all about experiences) by just saying that I was a resident advisor and explaining some of the situations I had to handle. As a resident advisor, I was trained in many areas, including diversity, conflict management, problem solving, and listening skills. My leadership and communication skills vastly improved throughout my two years. I worked in the residential life office five hours, once every three weeks, as part of the job. This is where I learned administrative and customer service skills. Once I had finished my job as a resident advisor, I felt confident handling almost any situation. And, even though I was not completely qualified for an administrative job, the skills I had learned and the confidence I had developed as a resident advisor helped me succeed in getting an administrative job after graduation.Torrey Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01664688276281094562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7083573025296398228.post-35024097638306711152011-07-02T11:11:00.000-07:002012-01-07T12:17:02.202-08:00Stop Studying & Start Doing!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of the most important tips I can give those of you intent on getting good grades is to step away from so much studying and start doing! This may sound ridiculous, because you are going to college for an education. However, there is much more to education than “book learning.” Experiences outside of the classroom can provide you with essential skills, such as critical thinking, problem solving, and leadership, which are very important to have for any job. Studies have even shown that college students consider their learning experiences outside the classroom more valuable than their experiences inside the classroom (Seidman, 2006). <br />
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Studying seems to be the number one excuse that students use when it comes to missing out on many of the life building opportunities available in college. College classes can be hard; there’s no doubt about it. But spending every waking hour studying for midterms, stressing over finals, and working on projects is not what your total college experience should be about. While graduating with high honors from a prestigious college will look good on a resume, it is not the only thing you need to get a job these days. <b>You need experience, a variety of skills, references, letters of recommendation, and a multitude of other things just to get a job.</b><br />
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Of course I am not saying that you should stop studying altogether. Instead, you need to find a balance between classes and everything else available for you to do. It is possible to be a full-time student, work, intern, compete on a sports team, be involved with student organizations, and still have time to relax everyday. I enjoyed all of these experiences at UC San Diego, while still earning Provost’s Honors every quarter, and I ended up graduating Cum Laude. It is all about time management. And believe me when I say this: the more you have to do, the more productive you will be with your time. <br />
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One of my mottos during college was to never miss an event because of studying or losing a little bit of sleep. If I knew I had an all-day track competition coming up, I would start studying a few days earlier than normal. If one of my friends was having trouble dealing with relationship problems and we spent three hours talking (when I should have been studying for a midterm), I would not stress out because I had a few hours free in my schedule the next day to prepare for the midterm. <br />
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Planning and time management are key things to help you make the most of your college years. So when you are deciding about whether or not to join a student club or take a weekend ski trip, do not let studying be a factor in that decision. Take advantage of every activity and event that comes your way and study later (or earlier if you can plan ahead). And don’t waste your time procrastinating and “relaxing.” <br />
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However, just as it is not good to spend all of your time in college studying, <i>don’t spend all of your free time playing video games or partying. </i>Your time in college should be valued, because throughout college you will have the chance to learn more about yourself and find a direction for your life. You should use your years as a college student to your advantage so that you do not end up graduating and wondering where to go next. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4GKkGnzVac62OAftJSSBtAJQbD5UoIJvfaBTEmNO6gtLPPFGMB_pSpAC3lSEy2w8juWjBjKuNRJRS7iprRKQFadiPRSZtyK-lM14qrVXbPcDB5WOihv5Zra-2tEtdxuF1uXyTxiB3cI/s1600/ucsdalumniwknd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4GKkGnzVac62OAftJSSBtAJQbD5UoIJvfaBTEmNO6gtLPPFGMB_pSpAC3lSEy2w8juWjBjKuNRJRS7iprRKQFadiPRSZtyK-lM14qrVXbPcDB5WOihv5Zra-2tEtdxuF1uXyTxiB3cI/s320/ucsdalumniwknd.jpg" width="108" /></a>If you balance your time in college appropriately, you can have many wonderful experiences and graduate with new skills, work experience, professional job contacts, and the confidence that you are on the right track to pursuing the career of your dreams. So how do you make the college experience worthwhile? Do internships in jobs you are interested in to see whether you are majoring in the right field. Take advantage of the multitude of programs that offer free food. Get involved on campus and make connections with students, staff, and faculty that can help you out. Take time for yourself and relax or travel to contemplate what you are really interested in. <br />
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Most importantly, make your college experience something to remember. Regardless of what college you attend, you should be able to have fun and enjoy your time at any college. Your college memories will be based on the friends you meet, the opportunities you take advantage of, and the fun times you have. So even if you are attending a college that other students have deemed “unsocial” or an “Academic-only’ school, you will be surprised how much is really going on at that school if you get involved.Torrey Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01664688276281094562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7083573025296398228.post-9238957302727418802011-05-01T16:18:00.000-07:002012-01-07T12:17:56.846-08:00Academic & Professional Mentors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Academic Mentors</b><br />
When you enter college, you should start looking for an academic mentor. An academic mentor is someone that will help you with advice about classes to take or how to get into graduate school. These types of mentors can be Academic Advisors or they can be older students in your clubs, classes, or residence halls. Some colleges offer to set freshmen up with junior or senior mentors (if this is offered at your college you should take advantage of this amazing program). Older, more experienced students are beneficial people to ask for advice in academics. If you think you may be in the wrong major, find a mentor in another major you may be interested in. They can tell you what they enjoy about the classes they are taking, what they plan on doing after graduation, or why they recommend the major. This will help give you a sense of whether you would enjoy that field of study.<br />
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Academic advisors are very useful resources as well. There may be academic advisors for your entire college or advisors for every department. Academic advisors are very knowledgeable about the classes offered and can help recommend courses that will be beneficial to you. These are also good people to ask about transferring college credits (from high school or community college) or which classes you should take if you are an undecided major. The best part is that you can get their help and advice free of charge. So, why not spend 30 minutes of your time checking in with an advisor at least once a year to make sure you are on track to graduate when you want to. <br />
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<b>Professional Mentors</b><br />
Professional mentors are very valuable. Professional mentors can be a work supervisor, college professor, alumni, or anyone else that can help you in the job market. Look for someone where you are interning or working to be your mentor. Let’s say that you befriend a person who has worked for three years as an administrative assistant to the Executive Vice President of the company. This person will be able to help you out with finding your way around the workplace, meeting new people, giving you tips on how to survive your new boss, or even presenting you with information about problems between workers. <br />
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Having a mentor in the workplace is very important and beneficial, but you do not need to go looking for one or asking everyone in your office. If you present yourself in a professional manner, with a smile and enthusiastic willingness to learn, one of your co-workers or your supervisor may offer to help you out. They will not necessarily say, “I will be your mentor,” but they may give you important insider tips and advice or they could introduce you to people and help you expand your network of connections.<br />
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<i>To learn more about the value of mentors, read Marshall Brown's <a href="http://www.performancexpress.org/2011/04/having-a-mentor-can-help/" target="_blank">Having a Mentor Can Help</a></i>Torrey Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01664688276281094562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7083573025296398228.post-11622781313138960362011-04-01T06:08:00.000-07:002012-01-07T12:18:23.488-08:00Pre-Professional Organizations: Insight into Your Future CareerPre-professional organizations are good to join whether you have a specific career goal in mind or you want to learn more about certain professions. You will usually find pre-professional organizations for engineering, technical & medical fields, advertising & journalism<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590605406562479538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj70j27urN9V3l23C7250-TewnzKvrCEduWWTn6jokGoVdUxPZqpY9f311eIwIfS1YozdEej2mBfQTnz8lbC7ol1b_RvypJ43Yp1joN14PFd1PIiDZjTxU22Dhp0pFgvonQHk9VMn4mXRs/s200/CISAC+2.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 56px; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; width: 200px;" />, and political science (law). These groups help you meet other students that are also interested in working in the same career. The main goals of pre-professional organizations are <span style="font-weight: bold;">fostering professional growth, building leadership and communication skills, and providing opportunities to connect with people currently working in that profession.</span><br />
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As part of a pre-professional organization, you may have the chance to tour the working area in your field of interest, work on projects that will give you experience to add to your resume, and meet professors that teach classes for your major. The contacts you make with the members of the group are just as important as the contacts you will make with the professionals you meet. You may end up getting into the same graduate school with one of the group members or an older student could recommend you for an internship at their work.<br />
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A friend of mine was elected the President of VentureForth, “an entrepreneurial student organization dedicated to educating its members, promoting and honing professional and business skills, heightening awareness of industry trends and technologies, <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6FDvQi_U6DGb55gAT9tG-7acN-ErkY2ijHPCs8div33N1vHogYlt3Nam29ei-QqF9qSKev8K2f4oyoLpkGW2ZtSVCwBZZ4EDuPIhH0jAFnEgdiQSu0vgxe2lOy7pRFef937Nsc28F5uw/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-01+at+9.27.10+AM.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590606252152013730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6FDvQi_U6DGb55gAT9tG-7acN-ErkY2ijHPCs8div33N1vHogYlt3Nam29ei-QqF9qSKev8K2f4oyoLpkGW2ZtSVCwBZZ4EDuPIhH0jAFnEgdiQSu0vgxe2lOy7pRFef937Nsc28F5uw/s200/Screen+shot+2011-04-01+at+9.27.10+AM.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 58px; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; width: 200px;" /></a>and enhancing critical thinking.” This organization provided her with the learning experiences she needed outside of the classroom. “Despite the rigor of academics, I did not find what I learned in the classroom very applicable. Therefore, I got involved not only at my college, but also in business organizations to add to my major. As part of these organizations, I was able to put a face to the important people on campus, build a network, get a job, make awesome friends, learn how to be professional, and make industry connections.” This individual took advantage of the many opportunities with her organizations and it ended up paying off - she was accepted into the Finance Rotational Development Program at Intuit right out of college.<br />
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Moreover, taking a leadership role in a pre-professional organization will look very promising on your resume. If you are able to join the group your first year or two and work your way up to an officer or president of the group, it will show your future employers or graduate schools the commitment you have towards your field of interest.</div>Torrey Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01664688276281094562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7083573025296398228.post-82401301256433424222011-02-19T06:31:00.000-08:002012-01-07T12:18:43.799-08:00Build Life Skills While Traveling<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZnCSVlaUBSz3Wrmr83N0Ke6Xy3-FHefsfis5JqPUehUAYuVijfBrx_UCkSCI_v3RsuqMogByp-m9kL0mKvPVgA1NDlC8mG2X9lms8Iyp3zt1mbeL78wC7I8j2Cq6NUC1iDUaF2bqAXeg/s1600/latinamerica-305.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575411949608890962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZnCSVlaUBSz3Wrmr83N0Ke6Xy3-FHefsfis5JqPUehUAYuVijfBrx_UCkSCI_v3RsuqMogByp-m9kL0mKvPVgA1NDlC8mG2X9lms8Iyp3zt1mbeL78wC7I8j2Cq6NUC1iDUaF2bqAXeg/s320/latinamerica-305.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 180px; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a>Whether you go on a tour or setup your entire trip on your own with friends, you will still strengthen many important life skills. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Flexibility is one of the most common skills you can build when traveling.</span> During your trip, you may miss an important bus or train that was supposed to get you to your next destination at a certain time. You may end up booking a hotel online and getting to the country only to find out that the hotel no longer exists (These things do happen. I’ve had personal experience in all of these situations). This is when you take a deep breath, find the next bus or a new hotel, and spend your free time exploring the city. It is generally hard for people to learn to be adaptable and flexible when they are set on certain time schedules, have agendas to follow, and are in a foreign country where everything is completely different. However, learning to turn the mishaps into positive situations can be a very beneficial skill.<br />
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Most companies like to have employees who can adapt and improvise when something goes wrong. Just imagine: a co-worker, who was supposed to put on an extremely important presentation to the Board of Directors, calls in sick and you are the only one at work to cover for him or her. This is a stressful situation, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Especially if you can think back on the time you missed the last train to Madrid for the entire week and your flight from Madrid back home was in two days. You found another train heading towards a city two hours north of Madrid and booked a ticket. When you arrived, you used your little knowledge of Spanish to find your way around the new city and get a bus to Madrid that arrived two hours before your flight the next day. If you have experiences like this to look back on, you can realize that those situations were far more stressful than this work challenge. So you can have far more confidence handling this challenge at work. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Being able to adapt to the new situation, take initiative instead of giving up, using all of the resources available, and keeping a cool head during the whole event will definitely prepare you to deal with any circumstances at work. </span><br />
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Networking plays a key role at campus and community mixers, and professional events. Networking means that when you attend an event, you do not go straight to the food or stand in the corner, instead, you mingle among the other participants. If you are shy, this may be hard for you at first, but it will get easier. And it is a wonderful way to reduce your shyness. A good rule for mingling at events is that it is easier to approach one person or a group, compared to two or three in deep conversation. If you need help starting conversations, try finding a common ground.<br />
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Finding a common ground can be a lot easier than you think if you ask the right questions and pay attention to important details, such as shirt or backpack logos or what type of food the person is eating. For example, if you see someone across the room wearing a “Pike Athletics” shirt you already know he was in a fraternity and also might enjoy playing sports. Regardless of your interest in sports or Greek Life, you can still approach this person and ask him what he enjoyed most about being in a Fraternity or what sports he played. He may end up talking about doing a philanthropy event with his fraternity, which you were also involved with in college, and now you have something to chat about.<br />
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It is also good for you to have a few business cards to pass out. These cards can simply have your name, your major or field of interest, and your e-mail address. You can create your cards on your computer using Word, and then print them out on Avery business card paper, or you can have them printed at business service company such as Kinkos.<br />
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Many professional people take special note of students who come prepared with business cards. If you don’t have any business cards, make sure to email the people who gave you their cards to thank them or say it was nice meeting them. This way they will have your contact information and can contact you if a job or internship opportunity opens up.<br />
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Also, if you are at a professional or networking event, try to have <b>an “elevator speech”</b> prepared. This is a 30-second statement with your name and a description of the most important things about you (I’m majoring in…I am currently working on research for… I am the team captain of...). So when you are asked, “tell me more about yourself,” you can be ready with a very professional response.</div>Torrey Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01664688276281094562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7083573025296398228.post-78600836263513563272011-01-08T06:31:00.000-08:002012-01-07T12:19:29.637-08:00Internships: The Key to Finding your Ideal Career<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWNSYa1_vmMPD07fk9mlDeaAMB5e1xssJwlgLrlaEpO_97wVRIUFqFVyjpVBNIa5eyEJNH_BLmYxQigBmTehv1fMXOY9Uaosxrr7S1Z3qH_X0kre4bzTAxgYTAPY3CRDgNk8u3XBFyzXk/s1600/nyc2010-139.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559827408720830306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWNSYa1_vmMPD07fk9mlDeaAMB5e1xssJwlgLrlaEpO_97wVRIUFqFVyjpVBNIa5eyEJNH_BLmYxQigBmTehv1fMXOY9Uaosxrr7S1Z3qH_X0kre4bzTAxgYTAPY3CRDgNk8u3XBFyzXk/s320/nyc2010-139.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 320px; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; width: 237px;" /></a>In 2005, the U.S. Labor Department predicted that 18 million graduates would be competing for 14 million college-level jobs and 80% of these jobs will require vocational training (Gault 45). It is no wonder that students are looking into internships as a means of gaining new skills and getting ahead in the job market.<br />
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In fact, these days, <b>internships are almost as important as a college degree.</b> Companies do not want to hire people who are “trying out” a job for the first time. They would rather have employees that have already interned or worked in the same career field and already know that they enjoy working there. And many companies prefer people who have tried out a variety of fields through interning.<br />
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One of the main reasons employers hire people with internship experience is that they have already spent the time learning the ropes, making mistakes (or watching others make and spend time correcting mistakes), and understanding the working world. Just remember, “The man who does things makes many mistakes, but he never makes the biggest mistake of all – doing nothing” (Benjamin Franklin). The more you do at an internship (whether you succeed or fail), the more you will learn and be able to apply that knowledge toward your next internship or career.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0QH5sBxH7isEC-ICMYnS-pdcreLyVEkCjda0fZfJPHp-fXH5OI3rKRJ1wy1oCC1nJ24NJFjjKL9Xn-LyQvEdwB45aaPrvzL-fdYL0YkrVTHbzL6uhIiVAXuXuxq6teaiqQzjWjRx3Jr8/s1600/Chicago2010-117.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559826130703605602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0QH5sBxH7isEC-ICMYnS-pdcreLyVEkCjda0fZfJPHp-fXH5OI3rKRJ1wy1oCC1nJ24NJFjjKL9Xn-LyQvEdwB45aaPrvzL-fdYL0YkrVTHbzL6uhIiVAXuXuxq6teaiqQzjWjRx3Jr8/s320/Chicago2010-117.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 240px; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a>At an internship you may learn how to work 8-hour workdays five days a week (or maybe even overtime), how to handle workplace politics, and what the industry’s buzzwords are (every industry has its own “language”), along with a variety of other skills. However, internships are not only a learning experience, they can help you decide what career you would like to pursue and provide you with ways to get that career.<br />
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The best way to discover the right career for you is to do as many internships as possible during college – start your freshman year if you can. According to VAULT’s 2006 Internship Survey, “31% of students will have completed one internship by the summer after graduation, while 53% of the students will have completed 2 or more internships.” So you are not alone if you want to experiment in a few different fields by doing multiple internships.<br />
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Internships will help you discover what you are truly passionate about. By “passionate,” I mean that you want to find a job where ten or fifteen years from now you are excited to jump out of bed to go to that same job (or field). <b>You will be spending the next forty years of your life working, so internships are an important step in helping you find something that you love doing while also making money.</b><br />
If you think having an internship means working for free at a job where you have to run and get coffee, copy thousands of pages from a book, or answer phones all day long, you may be surprised to learn that not all internships are boring and full of trivial tasks. You may get to help out in the Emergency Room, learn how to train guide dogs, or give your advice on a new video game. And the good news is that internships have so many benefits that they will actually outweigh any tedious tasks you may end up doing as an intern.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">The most important part of an internship is discovering what you like or dislike about working in that field</span>. In an internship, you do not necessarily have to decide what your exact career title will be, but you can figure out what aspects of the internship you enjoy and would like in a future career and what aspects to avoid. The job market is huge and there seem to be more and more complex job titles popping up everywhere. Your internship won’t necessarily help you decide that you will be a Quality Assurance Specialist in a biotech company, but it will help you realize that you do not care to do experiments and research.Torrey Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01664688276281094562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7083573025296398228.post-45946905470977585652010-12-18T11:37:00.000-08:002012-01-07T12:19:54.515-08:00Electives: They're Not Just "Easy A's"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKEVWCQzw-1XvniOyW5WkRApNG7wpTXE0QxG7PPYvqDk20NNzyFO2hM2cv61WI5OsqQISPIrpX9GBvQu11F2wKuPIFfK_MbE0VI-defUQxSos5prMAeIDymmMivV9WmqUkEJXEAkgz6uA/s1600/nyc2010-198.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552110344278227954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKEVWCQzw-1XvniOyW5WkRApNG7wpTXE0QxG7PPYvqDk20NNzyFO2hM2cv61WI5OsqQISPIrpX9GBvQu11F2wKuPIFfK_MbE0VI-defUQxSos5prMAeIDymmMivV9WmqUkEJXEAkgz6uA/s320/nyc2010-198.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 240px; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a>Many students switch their majors two, three, or four times before coming to the conclusion that they like their major. This may be due to the fact that colleges offer a vast array of majors. Penn State offers more than 160 baccalaureate degree majors and 21 associate degree majors, while UCLA offers 128 majors in 5 academic divisions. How do you choose one major with that many options (especially when you have not tried out a variety of classes)? That is where elective classes can help you. <br />
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Major changes do not have to be drastic changes either. While there are a few students that may change from pre-law to theatre and dance, many students just change specializations within their major or switch to a major in a similar field. For example, a student may enter as a Human Biology major and then, after taking a variety of biology courses, decide that he or she is more interested in Marine Biology. </div>
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Taking an assortment of class electives or general education classes your first and second year can give you the <b>confidence that you are in the right major</b>. Take a few classes from different fields of interest during your freshman year. If you are enjoying your major classes more than the electives, then you can be certain that you have made the right choice about your major. However if you take only classes for your major during your first year, you will not have anything to compare those classes with, which makes it harder to be positive that you enjoy your major. So, find a balance between classes for your major and elective classes. As long as you have tested out a variety of areas of concentration and you really like your major, then you are set! </div>
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Class electives are not only important in discovering your field of interest, they can also be<b> eye-opening and inspiring. </b>Although I was a Visual Art major in college, I was very interested in the lower division biology classes offered. I ended up taking Human Impact on the Environment, and this class opened my eyes to the devastating consequences that the environment faces as a result of human practices. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNL4hSf0MqipSAVNjG5lt4SRjJ70koA1hVNygmomMomtj2fqHc8dPnqEDP1Zjr4jYFZ8uCBP8zrz0w9FGci9_1y87609IsUBycPfMorHwUO77ChPtf1gPt4rblsKQtmkYiVBa_-cBR6Fw/s1600/IMG_7134.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552111213860671154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNL4hSf0MqipSAVNjG5lt4SRjJ70koA1hVNygmomMomtj2fqHc8dPnqEDP1Zjr4jYFZ8uCBP8zrz0w9FGci9_1y87609IsUBycPfMorHwUO77ChPtf1gPt4rblsKQtmkYiVBa_-cBR6Fw/s320/IMG_7134.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 204px; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a>I live in San Diego, California, and in one of the lectures I learned that there used to be green sea turtles in the San Diego bay in the early 1900’s until San Diego became one of the top producers of turtle soup. No one has seen a turtle in San Diego in years. This one fact shocked me so much that I started wondering how much of the environment will be left for future generations to enjoy if we are already losing animals at such a rapid rate. It was surprising how this elective class, which I was not sure if I wanted to take, ended up being the inspiration for my now highly active efforts to help out the environment.<br />
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<b>You never know what you will get out of a class until you take it.</b> So if your college offers social justice, environmental impact, or any other classes that you think sound intriguing, fit them into your schedule!</div>Torrey Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01664688276281094562noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7083573025296398228.post-81826618882593633552010-12-18T11:23:00.000-08:002012-01-07T12:20:16.399-08:00Traveling: Do it While You're Young!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijjFar7soVJzxpj5MDaTVzOrRWLODO4KGlrEGkbFhotzQani6x90N9cU0eHzT2zWjqLxarS9JO4xM7zWHQSBRVLouWJ8ceYgJvBI0F0qam8C_IYBYpJBfImzeqQf0jZSZlubDBopiXiqY/s1600/africapix7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552106645727176738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijjFar7soVJzxpj5MDaTVzOrRWLODO4KGlrEGkbFhotzQani6x90N9cU0eHzT2zWjqLxarS9JO4xM7zWHQSBRVLouWJ8ceYgJvBI0F0qam8C_IYBYpJBfImzeqQf0jZSZlubDBopiXiqY/s320/africapix7.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 214px; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Warning: Traveling may be addictive and cause symptoms such as yearning to travel more, wondering why you are in class when you could be in Rome, or planning another trip while you are still traveling. </span><br />
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One thing that can really make your college experience special is traveling. Traveling does not necessarily have to do with your academic educational experience (unless you study abroad), but can still be educational. Traveling can offer life-changing, eye-opening experiences that you should not pass up on.<br />
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As a student, you should take advantage of those summer and winter breaks to explore the world if you can afford it. And even short, inexpensive trips, can be valuable. Most importantly, while you are young is THE time to travel! I heard this many times from friends, family, and almost everyone I met on my trips abroad.<br />
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Why travel when you’re young? Because once you are set on a full-time job or have a family to take care of, it is hard to take time off just to travel. It may be possible to spend your ten-day vacation allotment per year traveling, however it is a whole different situation when you spend a year studying in Australia or working in London. And for most people in college, you do not have to worry about taking care of a family, buying a house, or working full-time year round. So college can be the perfect time to travel and experience life before you have to settle down and take on the responsibilities of the real world.<br />
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Tina Rowe, a good friend of mine, put it best by saying, “[the] college years are often referred to as the ‘best years in your life,’ because they are years marked by new independence, but lacking the complete responsibilities of more ‘mature’ adults.”<br />
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So take advantage of your independence and freedom while you can, and get out and explore the world. Use your breaks in college to travel and try to find a study or work abroad program to do for an entire year.<br />
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At some point in your life, you may have wanted to see the Eiffel Tower up close, run with the bulls in Spain, or watch a Brazilian soccer game at a stadium in Rio de Janeiro. While traveling, you can have these experiences along with the chance to see the many differences between the cultures you encounter. You will be able to view amazing works of art and architecture that convey history, meanwhile strengthening your skills in communication, flexibility, and time management.<br />
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While traveling, you can broaden your understanding of different cultures. You can visit museums to study the history of the community or learn the language to have conversations with the locals. It can be fun to explore the traditions and the way of life for each culture you visit. For example, in France you may have the opportunity to sit down to a five-hour dinner where they serve many courses and you chat the night away. In Spain, you can’t even find a place to eat dinner until 9 pm, because the Spanish are used to taking an afternoon break, or “siesta,” eating a late snack, then eating a late dinner. Also, in Madrid you will see people out shopping in department stores until midnight on weekdays. On the other hand, in places like Nicaragua, where electricity is too expensive, entire cities shut off the electricity at seven at night and you have to eat by candlelight and read or play cards to pass the time away in the dark before falling asleep.<br />
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Traveling has benefits that go beyond what you can write on your resume. When you are at home, you are in a comfort zone: everyone speaks the same language, you know many people and have many friends, and you never get lost. One of the most valuable aspects of traveling is that it will take you outside of your comfort zone and allow you to discover what you are truly capable of doing. Even graduate schools look for students that have experienced life outside of their own city or country. Medical schools are interested in applicants who have been willing to move out of their comfort zones and place themselves in the position of ‘other.’ These applicants show promise that they will be able to empathize with patients from other counties. In today’s more interdependent world it is inevitable that cross-cultural understanding and acceptance will be assets employers expect from their employees. (Holland 201)<br />
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<b>What are you waiting for? Start researching opportunities to explore the world!</b></div>Torrey Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01664688276281094562noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7083573025296398228.post-87051897676143589852010-09-05T11:35:00.000-07:002012-01-07T12:20:40.861-08:00Meet a Mentor<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” - <a href="http://www.mentor-quotes.com/a-mentor-tells-you-to-look-inside.html">Oprah Winfrey</a></span><br />
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If you don't have a mentor...find one! ASAP!</div>
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A mentor can be a faculty or staff member, teammate, alumni, classmate, roommate, or anyone that offers their time to help you. Mentors are everywhere - you just have to be aware and open to the possibility of having someone assist, encourage, challenge, and inspire you.</div>
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<b>Mentors guide you</b>! They can recommend courses to take, people to meet, and things to do (i.e., join the surf club, they have great socials). They challenge you to excel, while supporting and encouraging you along your journey. My mentor in college, who became a lifelong friend, was the staff advisor of one of my organizations. She challenged me to run for Vice President of the organization, which I was elected to, and then encouraged me to improve the organization. I worked a lot harder, but with her support, I succeeded in vastly improving the organization's structure and communication efforts.</div>
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<b>Why are mentors so imperative?</b> They take the time to get to know you, discover your strengths, and help you use your strengths to achieve more than you can imagine. If you find a faculty mentor, she may offer advice on courses to take and grad schools to apply to. She may help you find an internship or offer a research assistantship in her office. If your mentor is an older member in one of your organizations, he may connect you with key people, recommend professors, or invite you to attend fun social events that you might not have heard of on your own. </div>
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<b>How do you find a mentor?</b> Attend office hours, get involved on campus, meet staff members at campus events. The more people you meet and make connections with, the better chances you have of finding that one person who will change your life.</div>
</div>Torrey Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01664688276281094562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7083573025296398228.post-11581297256849615892010-08-17T08:02:00.001-07:002012-01-07T12:21:15.854-08:00Well. Well. Well.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfzypMhZWMWr8Ifst-WEp8D-d2CISmpngZAPj8tLIHYsiUw7IJwNYHV1o66qK8u4rvbqJhGlKZfa07APCL8jMDGpsKEmOCZjgtvKsVU9RrNzGwjuMb85mcr-fyH-VqiO7KbK2QafMBV7g/s1600/chancellors5k2009-410.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506400491613394002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfzypMhZWMWr8Ifst-WEp8D-d2CISmpngZAPj8tLIHYsiUw7IJwNYHV1o66qK8u4rvbqJhGlKZfa07APCL8jMDGpsKEmOCZjgtvKsVU9RrNzGwjuMb85mcr-fyH-VqiO7KbK2QafMBV7g/s320/chancellors5k2009-410.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 214px;" /></a><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">An apple a day, keeps the doctors away!</span></i><br />
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Okay, that's an optimistic statement, but it does have some truth to it - take care of your health the right way (healthy eating) and you'll be seeing a lot less of the doctor. </div>
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Taking care of your health and well-being in college is one of the most important things you can do! Why?</div>
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<li>Studies have shown that students who take care of their well-being <b>perform better academically </b>(well...you're in college to get an education, so start with your well-being!)</li>
<li>If you take care of your well-being you get to <b>enjoy college life</b> (no parties when you are constantly sick from being stressed out)</li>
<li>If you are well, you can help others! You can <b>be a role model</b> (so take those 5 flights of stairs instead of the elevator)</li>
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There are many different areas of wellness that you need to take care of. Since it's still summertime, it's time to plan out how you can take care of your well-being. But before you start planning, let me de-mystify some common wellness thoughts.</div>
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<li><b>I don't need to sleep. If I pull an all-nighter and cram, I do better on the test.</b></li>
<li>Actually cramming and/or pulling an all-nighter will lower your chances of doing well on a test. You need sleep to memorize and synthesize all of the material you're learning.</li>
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<li>Not addressing and taking care of depression is a sign weakness. Your college has psychological services available for you (usually free or reduced cost). Take advantage of them or refer a friend to them. Don't wait until your grades start slipping and you can't handle anything and you break down (it happens...more than you'd think)</li>
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<li>It is incredibly important to spend time with friends and get involved in organizations. Your friends/colleagues will keep you sane, help you through the hard times, and help you relax and have fun. Don't forget about the networking benefits either!</li>
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As you can tell, there are many different dimensions of wellness - physical (eating/exercise), mental (stress, depression, test anxiety), social (friends), intellectual (academics), and more. Check out all 8 dimensions of wellness at <a href="http://wellness.ucsd.edu/" target="_blank">UC San Diego's Wellness Center Website</a>. Take the <a href="http://wellness.ucsd.edu/survey/" target="_blank">LiveWell Balance test</a> to see how you score and where you can improve. <b>Locate key resources</b> on your campus (Student Health Center, Psychological Services, Fitness Facilities). </div>
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Then, <b>plan wellness into your schedule!</b> Add 30-60 minutes of exercise into your daily planner. Add adequate time to eat at the cafeteria (if you rush, you'll end up buying the cheap, fast food options). Schedule in time with friends and, of course, time for yourself.</div>
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Take care of your well-being now and you'll set life-long healthy habits! </div>
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Circle K, M.E.Ch.A., Delta Gamma, Crew, Resident Advisor...Ever heard of these?<br />
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Whether you've heard of them or not, it's time to start your research! The items listed above are names of ways that YOU can get involved. Circle K is a community service organization, Delta Gamma is a sorority, and Resident Advisors students who guide, mentor, and plan activities for students living in the residential halls.<br />
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Getting involved on campus not only has professional benefits (meeting people who will become good friends and career contacts, learning new skills, building your resume), it can also be the highlight of your college experience.<br />
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There are a variety of on-campus opportunities available that you should be taking advantage of – join a karate club, work as a swim instructor, or attend an all-campus dance. The friends you make and the events you attend can make up some of your greatest college memories and your best future professional contacts. The wonderful part about getting involved is that it is entirely up to you. You get to choose what to be involved in, how involved you want to be, and how much time you want to spend. Regardless of if you join 20 clubs or if you just attend one on-campus event per quarter, taking the initiative to get involved will truly enhance your college experience. </div>
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Involvement on campus is one of the biggest factors in deciding whether you enjoy your time at your college. Many students go through college so focused on academics that when they graduate, they do not have very many fond memories of their college experience. The students who really enjoy their college years are the ones that joined fraternities/sororities and had weekend retreats in the mountains, worked on campus and made new friends with co-workers, or went to campus concerts and festivals. </div>
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In his article, “How to Help Students Achieve,” George Kuh describes how on-campus involvement gives students a better relationship with their college and improves their undergraduate experience, “When students are responsible for tasks that require daily decisions over an extended period, they become invested in the activity that deepens their commitment to the college and their studies. Our survey shows that members of athletics teams, choirs and bands, and fraternities and sororities tend to graduate at higher rates, in part because the momentum of the group carries them forward, buoying them during difficult times. They also derive personal satisfaction by being a part of something larger than themselves.” Being part of a group on campus can connect you with people who may be able to guide or support you during your college years. </div>
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So, it does not matter if your college has 40,000 people and a vibrant social atmosphere, or if you are attending a small, private college that appears to have no social life. Every college has a variety of unique opportunities available. And, more likely than not, if you are attending the small, private college and you are extremely involved, you will enjoy your college experience way more than those students at the other college who did not care to get involved.<br />
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It's summertime...the perfect time to start thinking about what organizations/activity/event you will join this upcoming year. Search your University's website (go to "Student Affairs" or "Student Life" and look for a listing of all of the organizations) and see what peaks your interest. If you can, email the president/advisor to learn more about the organization and how you can join. If you really want to be part of an organization that doesn't exist (i.e., "underwater basket weaving"), create your own! Next thing you know, you'll have a group of like-minded friends to get together and have fun with. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN">A-Z List of Student Orgs</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN">V</span></b><span lang="EN">egetarian Cooking Club<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN">E</span></b><span lang="EN">NGINuity <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN">N</span></b><span lang="EN">ational Society of Collegiate Scholars<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN">W</span></b><span lang="EN">omen in Science and Engineering<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN">F</span></b><span lang="EN">ilmmakers Association<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN">O</span></b><span lang="EN">utdoor Adventure Club<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN">X</span></b><span lang="EN">-Men Fanatics<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN">G</span></b><span lang="EN">reen Campus<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN">P</span></b><span lang="EN">si Chi, Psychology Honor Society<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN">Y</span></b><span lang="EN">oga Club<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN">H</span></b><span lang="EN">ip Hop Club<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN">Q</span></b><span lang="EN">ueer Student Union <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN">Z</span></b><span lang="EN">eta Phi Ro Fraternity<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN">I</span></b><span lang="EN">ce Hockey Club<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN">R</span></b><span lang="EN">esidence Hall Association<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</div>Torrey Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01664688276281094562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7083573025296398228.post-24252289200832066982010-06-25T16:45:00.000-07:002012-01-07T12:22:16.045-08:00It's About Who You Know...And Who Knows You!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5SzstPfNZnsg7ssjI85M3v98IoWmKP_QziPLT2rEoRJaHJwb7oPyenquWSqyIP3YNcnAzjjieNKRc4Wxfdm3kfN4CltrenN3l8xRlLxo5aeLEkI7DJisFuIKCJRheO_IUEI58M_FQGrI/s1600/ericaalex.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486863279208260546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5SzstPfNZnsg7ssjI85M3v98IoWmKP_QziPLT2rEoRJaHJwb7oPyenquWSqyIP3YNcnAzjjieNKRc4Wxfdm3kfN4CltrenN3l8xRlLxo5aeLEkI7DJisFuIKCJRheO_IUEI58M_FQGrI/s320/ericaalex.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 240px; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a>You have probably heard the saying, “it’s not about what you know…it’s about who you know.” Well, actually, it's about who you know and who knows you! The more connections you make, the more people who you can reach out to for advice, support, and internship/job opportunities.<br />
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Networking has many benefits that reach way beyond the classroom and, most notably, into your future career. Every college offers many networking opportunities. You can even start networking before the first day of classes! </div>
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Let’s start with orientation. During my freshman year, one of my colleagues (an Environmental Science major) took the initiative to talk to and thank a faculty member (from Scripps Institute of Oceanography) who did a presentation during orientation. Two years later, my colleague was looking for an internship and she decided to email the faculty member she first met at orientation to ask for recommendations. The faculty member was able to set her up with an amazing research opportunity at Scripps Institute, which then helped her find a full-time job after graduation.</div>
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While orientation is a great place to start for networking, there are many other ways to make connections during college – consider your roommates, teammates, organization members, internship supervisors, professors, and staff.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-IMFwCKaITnUFFqmjfHV3lyD5f-QJvmE9IHUWQbXUsx1BDKri2CAxzNedOUwJ9yzwPl3UDxe6t9ZFXhSM057GN23lOAMggMq0G3ZnL3f0-3OaUCpAOke3W8Ad3WxwZ2KvFvY1rCnS1w/s1600/beg1.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486868850959489586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-IMFwCKaITnUFFqmjfHV3lyD5f-QJvmE9IHUWQbXUsx1BDKri2CAxzNedOUwJ9yzwPl3UDxe6t9ZFXhSM057GN23lOAMggMq0G3ZnL3f0-3OaUCpAOke3W8Ad3WxwZ2KvFvY1rCnS1w/s320/beg1.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 144px; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; width: 144px;" /></a>After graduation, I decided to start a surfing school, which would raise money to save acres of rainforest in Costa Rica. Starting a company from scratch, without any prior business or marketing classes, was tough. However, I was able to get support and advice from a few of my connections from my time spent at UC San Diego. My internship supervisor had owned a surfing school in the past – he helped me with ideas about how to run a company and what to offer. A friend of mine, who I had met from an organization, offered to help do all of my PR/marketing work pro-bono to help my company and build her resume. At an alumni association event, I met a UC San Diego Alumni who started his own company. He helped me with all of the paperwork, insurance, and tax forms.<br />
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Every event that you attend and every opportunity that you take advantage of you should try to make at least three contacts (business cards, facebook friends, email addresses). The best thing you can do after that is to follow-up with the person with an email (“It was great meeting you...”) so that they have your contact information. You never know - your roommate, colleague, or professor could set you up with the internship or career of your dreams.</div>Torrey Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01664688276281094562noreply@blogger.com0