The Rhythm of Gustavus Junior Students: Changing With the Seasons
- Seem to be mature and have a renewed sense of self
- Taking courses for major; knowledge and skills set is further developed
- Developing the ability to acknowledge strengths, weaknesses and values
- Using what is learned in class to apply to real social issues
- Exploring and seeking out leadership and community service activities
- Traveling or studying abroad is an experience that students embark upon during the J-term, a semester or even a year which can further develop their knowledge, skills and abilities in and outside of the classroom
- Attending on and off-campus job fairs especially for internship search
- Preparing for the graduate school application process including the graduate admission tests
- With a career counselor discuss future plan options of either graduate/professional school or employment immediately following graduation
- Can gather field experience in area of interest through internship, volunteering, summer job, research with professor
- Should be developing a list of professional and academic references
Helping your Gustavus Junior as they spread their wings:
- Encourage your student to get involved with an organization tied to their major
- Offer additional contacts for them to network with and have them possibly schedule informational interviews with
- Have a conversation about your son or daughters’ career goals
- Advise your son or daughter to acquire experience the meet his or her career goals
Rhythm month by month, Rhythm of First-Year Students, Rhythm of Sophomore Students, and Rhythm of Senior Students.
Rachel Slater
I began my academic career in England, majoring in Music and History at the University of Birmingham, later teaching high school in London. In a change of scene and career, I came to the US to pursue graduate studies in counseling and completed a Masters in Counseling at…
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