At Packaged For Success, we teach millenials how to apply the knowledge they’ve learned in the classroom to the real world to develop marketable skills, build a powerful professional network and create long-term success. Check out these blog posts below for success strategies and contact me to bring our workshops to your millennials. 5 Things […]
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Choosing a college major can be scary and overwhelming but it can also be extremely satisfying. Why did you choose your college major? Did you select it because you were interested in the subject because you wanted to know more or to prepare you for a specific career field? If the goal of your major
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Since 1985, the price of college has increased 538%. Average student loan debt is nearly $30,000 per graduate. To combat the skyrocketing higher education costs, start saving for college early, investigate scholarships, keep an open mind about where you obtain your degree, and explore student aid. Many students also work while they attend school to
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Wishing you a great semester! 1. Expect to Succeed The most important part of success is your mindset. What you think and belief is displayed in your actions. It’s pretty hard to do well when your focus is on a negative outcome. Focus on what you want to happen and not what you don’t.
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The transition to college can be both scary and fun. If I had a time machine I would go back to my undergraduate freshman year and have a talk with myself that would go a bit like this: 1. Study Build your college years on a solid foundation. Pay attention in class, take good notes,
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If I had a time machine I would go back to my junior year in undergrad and have a serious conversation with myself that would go a bit like this: 1. Get more experience before graduation Since you’re not working in the social work field you should do more volunteering. Choose a place where you
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I am a Career Coach committed to academic support and career development assistance. Generation Y Workshop Series This series is great for college students, recent college graduates, and world changers new to the workforce. Generation Why – Character traits from your generation include confidence, optimism, and an eagerness to learn and contribute. Join other millennials
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If you work on a college campus or with college students this post is for you. I am a first generation college student who earned a Bachelor’s degree in six years by attending two universities. There were many academic lessons I learned by trial and error. My road was anything but linear. My parents and
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There are different options available for post secondary education but a four year bachelor-degree granting institution is the most recommended (and sometimes most controversial) option. Whatever your mode of transportation you take on a road trip, your vehicle must have fuel. The same is true as students travel on the road to college. Telling a
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Many issues are driving the push for education reform and many “experts” have different ideas of what that should entail. Most of the chatter I have heard centers around two key areas – workforce development and college readiness. Last July, President Obama announced the American Graduation Initiative, calling for five million more college graduates by
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