2 March 2015 archive

      For 32 years, I have been encouraging college students to take full advantage of their college’s advising services. (Get your gift below.) This includes professor mentoring, internships, and the Career Planning Services office. One does not have to look very far to learn that many college graduates are leaving college with student loans and few job prospects, much less any related to their chosen major.

     Over the last four years, we have had challenges stemming from the global pandemic based on a virus strain of the ordinary Coronavirus family. What was not understood is that over 99% of healthy humans are either immune or can recover with proper nutritional care provided by true healthcare professionals who understand the innate power of the human immune system. Pandemics have regularly occurred over the years; remember this one? Hopefully, we have all learned more about the human immune system. I have been a lifelong proponent of natural steps to maintain optimal health. I encourage everyone to do his or her due diligence in understanding the principles and steps toward achieving and maintaining good health. I have been giving workshops this past year teaching those steps. Thankfully, it is not rocket science. Call me at (978) 496-7462 for the books I recommend to students and adults to learn how to strengthen your immune system.

     It is encouraging to see more colleges proactively taking their role as advisors. For instance, look at Lafayette College’s website. They do not hesitate to open their books to prospective students with information about what past graduates have been able to accomplish.

       If you are a recent graduate or parent considering doing something new, here are two resources I can confidently recommend. They can work with you wherever you call home. 🙂

      1. Kim Meninger, MBA, a very intuitive Executive Coach and Career Strategist. Take your first step here.

     2. Joanne Meehl Career Services offers terrific tips on her Blog and one-on-one counseling.

      If you are a college student, how much research into the advising and internship options have you done? If little, familiarize yourself with the career services office, even if you are a freshman. By the way, one student who took interning VERY seriously turned her experience into a business. Meet Lauren Berger, the InternQueen.

      Once the freshman year has been successfully navigated and you know what is expected academically, it is now time to really get serious and think about why you are in college.

      The passing of Steve Jobs reminded me of his 2005 graduation talk to Stanford graduates. It is undoubtedly one of the finest commencement speeches ever delivered in history! Here is the life-changing message.  Think about what he said. For me, it was one of the most insightful and spiritually aware statements of purpose I have ever heard. Let me know what you think.

        Speaking of “insightful,” if you have done your four (4) insightful self-assessments with us, do not forget they reveal within them a rich resource of career descriptions and academic concentrations that match up to your natural strengths and innate characteristics that will comprise your personality for your life on this planet we call Earth!

       It is literally at your fingertips for years to come. Take advantage of that. If you have not bookmarked the link, I will send you the link. In addition, if you have any questions regarding your choice of major, send me an email ~ help@SmartCollegePlanning.org

        Finally, for all undergrads (or grads) who complete our undergraduate survey here by June 15, 2025  (in celebration of our 30th Anniversary), my gift to you will be the book The Secret to Getting a Job After College (or another one of your choice). We look forward to hearing how you are doing now.