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  • livinglearningleading HOUSEOur Spring 2015, Issue 3

    C A L I F O R N I A S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y, C H I C O

    UNIVERSITY HOUSING & FOOD SERVICE

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    Whats Inside

    3 Letter From the Director

    4 Important Spring Dates to Remember

    5 6 Programming List of Spring Events

    7 Health Watch: Depression After the Holidays

    8 Will Your Student Live With University Housing Again?

    9 Financial Aid for 2015 2016

    10 Is Your Student Thinking of Joining a Fraternity or Sorority?

    11 Job Opportunities

    12 Support Your Student Academically

    13 A Taste of Sutter Dining

    14 Is Your Student Moving Off Campus Next Year?

    15 Help! I Need Somebody!

    16 Visiting the Career Center

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  • Greetings!

    I trust that your holidays were joyous, restful, and filled with good cheer. At the very least, I sincerely hope the winter break was a good time to reconnect with your student. They have changed, havent they? Its all good. Right!?!

    For some students, the holiday season and its aftermath can generate a mix of emotions. The time at home with family and old friends is commonly a positive time, but as students return to campus after the winter break hiatus, some will struggle a bit with separating from

    home-base and returning to campus. And then, of course, students are facing the rigor of a new semester and a full course load.

    Please remember University Housing staff are here to aid with these sorts of transitions. If your student has found the transition from home-to-college-and-back-to-campus again more than unusually stressful, please encourage your student to contact our Residence Life staff with their concerns and questions. Remember, we are here to assist parents with your own questions as well.

    Our fall semester was a bit of a blur at CSU, Chico, and while its still early in the spring semester, I suspect that summer will be here very shortly. Ugh!

    Within the next several weeks, current students interested in living on campus next year will be invited to re-apply for on-campus student housing. Returning students will be accommodated at University Village and in our newest residential community, Sutter Hall. We hope that you will encourage your student to consider living on campus for another year. So, before final student housing decisions are made for the next academic year, we encourage you and your student to discuss the many options available. Of course, we think a students best option is to remain on campus. That said, in this edition of Our House the article titled: Is Your Student Moving Off-Campus Next Year? provides must read information when evaluating various housing options in Chico.

    In closing, thank you for your support, encouragement, and understanding throughout the fall semester.

    I continue to hope that you find Our House to be a beneficial resource. Please let us know how we can further assist you.

    Until next time and with every good wish,

    Happy 2015!

    David Stephen, EdD Director

    We l c o m e t o OUR HOUSE

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  • 13 Friday

    1620 Monday-Friday

    22 Sunday

    31 Tuesday

    Halls close at 6 p.m. for Spring Break

    Spring Break (no classes held)

    Halls open at 2 p.m.

    Cesar Chavez Day (campus closed)

    IMPORTANT

    As our students are enjoying their home away from

    home, we wanted to issue a little reminder about our Residential Hall closures

    and important dates for the spring 2015 semester.

    MARCH

    1115 Monday-Friday

    15 Friday

    25 Monday

    Final Exams

    All halls close at 6 p.m.

    Memorial Day (campus closed)

    MAY

    spring dates TO REMEMBER

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  • PROGRAMMING LIST OF Spring Events 1

    P A R T Prime Time Productions (PTP) is the major programming organization for University Housing. This student group handles everything from publicity, sound and lights, to the booking of professional entertainers. Since 2007, PTP has been recognized both regionally and nationally for its innovative programs and outstanding membership. The purpose of PTP is to provide late-night and weekend entertainment to all students living in University Housing. PTP brings pre-released films, comedians, bands, hypnotists, mentalists, magicians, speakers, and a whole lot more to all residence halls.

    JANUARY 18 UV Welcome Event Grocery Bag Bing

    19 Campus Welcome Event Clubs Recognition Event WLI

    20 First Day of Classes; Pinterest Night

    22 Derek Hughes Magician

    23 Sumo Wrestling: RHA

    26 RHA Exec and RHA General

    27 Pinterest Night

    30 Alternative Spring Break Applications Due Movie: Dear White People

    FEBRUARY 2 RHA Exec and RHA General

    3 RLM Pinterest night Soul Food Night; Speaker

    49 Sorority Recruitment

    5 David Otunga (Live Performer)

    6 CAVE Volunteer deadline Wildcat Friday Night Out: A Night at Cinemark! Late Night Lounge

    First Friday Concert

    9 RHA Exec and RHA General

    913 Sexual Responsibility Week

    10 Pinterest Night

    11 ROAR +1: Dinner and ROAR Training

    12 Speaker: Ryan Kahn Movie: Horrible Bosses

    13 Wildcat Friday Night Out: A Night at All Fired Up

    UV

    UHUB Courtyard

    UHUB

    UHUB

    UHUB Courtyard

    UHUB

    BMU Auditorium

    UHUB Sutter Dining

    UHUB

    Sylvesters UHUB Courtyard

    UHUB

    UHUB

    BMU 203 UHUB

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    15

    Valentines Day

    Movie: Horrible Bosses UV

    16 RHA General

    17 Pinterest Night Mardi Gras Collaboration with PRIDE UHUB

    19

    WREC in Fuego @ TBD

    Live Performer: Suzi Q

    WREC

    UHUB

    20

    21

    Wildcat Friday Night Out: Murder Mystery Night/Dinner

    AS Productions: Purple Rain Tribute BMU Auditorium

    2227 Love Every Body Week

    23 RHA Exec and RHA General

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    25

    26

    Pinterest Night AS Productions: Taco Tuesday Trivia

    Career Center: Etiquette Dinner Pink Shirt Day Bullying Awareness

    Love Your Body photo shoot Movie: America the Beautiful

    UHUB TBD

    UHUB Courtyard UHUB

    27 Wildcat Friday Night Out: A Trip to Sky Zone

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  • PROGRAMMING LIST OF Spring Events 2

    P A R T MARCH 2 RHA Exec and RHA General

    3 RLM Pinterest Night UHUB

    8 Career Fair BMU Womens History Meal and Event Sutter Dining

    O-Team Info. Night 4 Tentative Live Performer UV

    9 Spring Mix: Club Tabling Event TBD 5 Comedy: Dakaboom Brian Imbus Hypnosis 6 First Friday Concert tentative Sutter Dining

    10 Wildcat Friday Night Out: Combat Zone Holt Celebration (tentative) BANFF Film Festival Laxson Wildcat Friday Night Out:

    11 Choose Chico! Day A Night at the Movies

    13 RHA Exec and RHA General 9 RHA Exec and RHA General

    14 Pinterest Night UHUB 10 Pinterest Night UHUB

    15 AS Elections; 1 day only this year 11 Movie: Mean Girls

    16 Moon on Movie (tentative) 12 AS Productions: Battle of the Bands TBD

    17 Day of Silence 1620 Spring Break

    Wildcat Friday Night Out: 23 RHA Exec and RHA General Dodgeball and Burgers & Brew 24 Student Recipe Contest Sutter Dining CCLC: Late Night Lounge Sylvesters

    Pinterest Night UHUB 20 RHA Exec and RHA General

    26 Motivational Speaker: Jeremy Bates 21 Pinterest Night UHUB

    27 CCLC: Cesar Chavez Event TBD AS Productions: Taco Tuesday Trivia Night Wildcat Friday Night Out:

    22 Earth Day Bowling and Yogurt

    23 GSEC: Take Back the Night 30 RHA Exec and RHA General

    24 Wildcat Friday Night Out: 31 Cesar Chavez Day Night Hike and Dinner

    Cats in the Community & Pool Party WREC 25 International Festival

    Pinterest Night (tentative) 26 Willies Round Up UV

    27 RHA Exec and RHA General APRIL 28 Pinterest Night UHUB

    1 PTP Info Night

    2 AS Productions: Boba Bingo MAY 3 First Friday Concert

    1 Rec 220 Event (tentative) Wildcat Friday Night Out 2 Day on the Green Sutter Dining Mini Golf and In N Out 4 RHA Exec and RHA General 4 Passover Event (tentative) 5 Pinterest Night UHUB 5 Easter 6 St. Baldricks Event 6 RHA Exec and RHA General 11 End of Year RHA Banquet 7 RLM

    Pinterest Night UHUB 1517 Graduation Weekend

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  • HEALTH WATCH: DEPRESSION AFTER THE HOLIDAYS Depression can hit college students after they return to campus following the holiday fun and the warm embrace of family and friends. Spring semester means the novelty of college has worn off, illness often spreads, and parents start getting calls from their students, Can I come home? What s a parent to do?

    The Depressed Student Depression, and the variety of ways it manifests itself, is part of a natural emotional and physical response to lifes ups and downs. With the busy and demanding life of a college student, it is safe to assume that most students will experience periods of reactive depression in their college careers. It is when the symptoms become so extreme, or are so enduring, that they begin to interfere with the students ability to function in school, work, or social environments, that the student will come to your attention and be in need of assistance.

    Typically, a depressed student may feel guilty or angry at themselves, have trouble concentrating or remembering, lose interest in schoolwork or usual activities, or feel worthless or inadequate. Physical symptoms include changes in appetite (usually a loss of appetite), difficulty sleeping (usually trouble falling asleep or early morning wakening), and low energy level.

    DO: Let the student know youve noticed that they appear to be

    feeling down and you would like to help.

    Reach out and encourage the student to express how they are feeling.

    Tell the student of your concerns.

    Offer options to further investigate and manage the symptoms of the depression, including counseling if it seems appropriate.

    DONT: Minimize the students feelings, e.g., Dont worry,

    Crying wont help, or Everything will be better tomorrow.

    Be afraid to ask whether the student is suicidal if you think they may be.

    We offer free counseling services to currently enrolled students. Both individual and group formats are used to improve interpersonal skills, self-awareness, problem solving ability, and spiritual/emotional integration. If your student is struggling with a personal problem, please encourage them to visit our center.

    Counseling Center California State University, Chico Student Services Center 430 Chico, CA 95929-0702 530-898-6345

    A Tip for Parents

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  • WILL YOUR STUDENT LIVE WITHUniversity Housing AGAIN?

    We encourage you to talk to your student about their living choices for their sophomore year at CSU, Chico. We remain convinced that the second most important decision students make after finalizing their college choice is where they are going to reside.

    Continuing students will receive email communication through their Wildcat accounts in March about continuing to live at University Housing.

    Stay tuned!

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  • Financial Aid Apply now by submitting aFree Application for Federal Student for 2015-2016 Aid (FAFSA) on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students are required to apply each academic year financial aid is requested.

    View the Financial Aid and Scholarship website (www.csuchico. edu/fa) for detailed information about CSU, Chicos financial aid process, types of aid available, and eligibility requirements. Bookmark or download the Financial Aid and Scholarship Checklist (available under Resources and Announcements) to help you keep track of the process from applying for aid through receiving the funds.

    Customer service representatives are available by phone (530-8986451) and at the customer service windows to answer financial aid questions or to schedule an appointment. Your student may also email any questions to [email protected]. Financial aid advisors are available by appointment (by phone or in person) to help with special problems, technical questions, appeals, budgeting, and general financial aid inquiries.

    Contact the Financial Aid & Scholarship Office:

    Financial Aid & Scholarship Office Student Services Center (SSC) 250 California State University, Chico Chico, CA 95929-0705 Phone: 530-898-6451 Fax: 530-898-6883 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

    FOR MORE INFORMATION

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    www.csuchicohttp:www.fafsa.ed.gov

  • IS YOUR STUDENT THINKING OF JOINING A

    Fraternity Or Sorority? California State University, Chicos Greek community is dynamic and growing. Currently there are over 1,200 students affiliated with 19 University recognized Greek letter fraternities and sororities. Fraternity and sorority members represent approximately 1 percent of the undergraduate student body.

    University recognized fraternities and sororities are self-governing organizations. Fraternity and Sorority Affairs coordinate most programmatic and administrative functions. Our fraternity and sorority coordinators are full-time professionals who oversee the operations and education of the Greek community.

    Being a member of our Greek community has helped many fraternity and sorority members adapt to the scholastic and social challenges posed by college life. They find a support system within their chapter that is a home away from home. Chico Greek students gain valuable leadership skills, raise money for charities like Up til Dawn, and frequently exceed the all-campus GPA. They hold Associated Students leadership positions, volunteer

    For More Information, Contact Student Services Center 190 Fraternity and Sorority Affairs California State University, Chico

    Chico, CA 95929-0755

    thousands of hours each year to the Chico community, and make friendships that will last a lifetime.

    Joining a fraternity or sorority in Chico is an important decision for your student, and one you need to be comfortable with as well. We hope that this page will provide you with information about the Greek community and answer your questions.

    The Difference Between University recognized and unrecognized Fraternities and Sororities

    Parents FAQs

    Benefits of Greek life FAQs

    Please contact us with any additional questions you may have about our Greek community or fraternities and sororities.

    Fraternally, The CSU, Chico Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Staff

    530-898-5396 Reprinted with permission from the Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Office

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    http://www.csuchico.edu/fsa/councils/Interfraternity%20Council/recognized.shtmlhttp://www.csuchico.edu/fsa/councils/Interfraternity%20Council/recognized.shtmlhttp://www.csuchico.edu/fsa/Greek%20Organization%20Requirements/Recognized%20v%20Unrecognized%20Organizations.shtmlhttp://www.csuchico.edu/fsa/Greek%20Organization%20Requirements/Recognized%20v%20Unrecognized%20Organizations.shtmlhttp://www.csuchico.edu/fsa/faq/parents.shtmlhttp://www.csuchico.edu/fsa/faq/index.shtml

  • JOB OPPORTUNITIES within University Housing and Food Service

    Be sure to have your student check our website for a variety of jobs available through University Housing and Food Service (UHFS). Year-round, seasonal, and temporary positions are posted and updated throughout the year. This is a perfect way for your student to get more involved, learn time management skills, and earn extra money.

    UHFS postings available through JobCat.

    OTHER OPPORTUNITIES ON CAMPUS!

    Is your student looking for other on-campus employment or internship opportunities? Help your student by directing them to the Career Center! The Career Center assists students through all phases of career development and bridges the transition between the academic environment and the world of work.

    For more information, have your student visit

    or call the Career Center!

    Career Center Student Services Center 270 California State University, Chico Chico, CA 95929-0700 Phone: 530-898-5253 Fax: 530-898-4881 EMail: [email protected] Academic year hours of operation: 8 a.m. 5 p.m.

    Services include:

    Career planning One-on-one advising and counseling Job database reference materials Career fairs Internship services Workshops on resumes, cover letters,

    and interviewing skills And much more

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    http://www.csuchico.edu/careers/students-alumni/get-a-job/welcome-jobcat.shtml

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    IMPORTANT UPDATES

    [email protected] 530 898 6839 Student Learning Center For more information, contact

    Center 340. 6 p.m. in Student Services and Wednesday from 3

    The SLC now offers drop in math tutoring on Monday Drop in Math Tutoring

    Internet. Writing Center and get free help with your writing via all students! Contact the office to access the online The Writing Center now offers online services for Writing Center Online Services

    SUPPORT YOUR STUDENTacademicallyWhen students picture their life at CSU, Chico, they often dream of the fun they will have and exciting new ideas they will gain. Sadly, some students are unprepared for the realities that they may face. These struggles include failing exams, needing help understanding assignments, and learning new study skills to achieve desired grades.

    Feeling alone, many students are unaware that there are resources on campus to assist with their academic needs. As a parent, you may feel helpless in assisting them. At CSU Chico, we have a student learning center to help any and all students who may be academically struggling.

    Our Student Learning Center (SLC) offers personal tutoring lessons with trained faculty and peer tutors, study skill resources, and skill learning workshops.

    The mission of the SLC is to provide services that will assist CSU, Chico students to become independent learners. The SLC prepares and supports students in college coursework by offering a variety of programs and resources to meet student needs. They facilitate the academic transition and retention of students from high schools and community colleges by providing study strategy information, content subject tutoring, writing assistance, and supplemental instruction.

    Hours and Location: MondayThursday: 9 a.m.5:30 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m.2:30 p.m. Student Services Center 340

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  • 3, Tuesday Soul Food Night

    6, Friday Chocolate Fountain Night

    7, Saturday Ice Cream for Lunch

    17, Tuesday Fat Tuesday Special Dinner Night

    20, Friday Cherry Pie Day & Chocolate Fountain Night

    27, Friday National Chili Day

    February

    March 3, Tuesday Womens History Month Dinner

    4, Wednesday National Pancake DayGrill for dinner

    6, Friday Oreo Cookie Day & Chocolate Fountain Night

    24, Tuesday Community Cook Off

    27, Friday Chocolate Fountain Night

    April 2, Thursday Thanksgiving Dinner in April

    10, Friday Chocolate Fountain Night

    16, Thursday National Eggs Benedict Day

    24, Friday Chocolate Fountain Night

    30, Thursday National Jazz Day

    May 2, Saturday Day on the Green BBQ

    5, Tuesday Cinco de Mayo Dinner

    8, Friday Chocolate Fountain Night

    12, Tuesday Rolling Out Dinner

    A TASTE OF Sutter

    Dining

    Sutter Dining Hall UHFS Chico State Residence Hall

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  • Is Your Student Moving

    OFF-CAMPUS Next Year?

    A s spring gets into full swing, one common question that students start considering is whether or not to move off-campus after the current academic year. Living off-campus provides much more independence and many new responsibilities. We encourage you to have a conversation with your student regarding the multiple factors that can come into play when they rent an apartment or house.

    Cost The biggest piece of advice to give your student in terms of the costs of living off-campus is to seriously think about the expectations you and your student hold for the living situation. What can your student afford for rent and other expenses? Encourage your student to map out a budget. Encourage them to ask friends who live off-campus what to expect in terms of rent, food, utilities, etc., in order to help make these decisions. Before determining your students overall budget for a new home, make sure to ask the property owners what amenities are included in the monthly rent (e.g., water, sewage, electric, cable, Internet).

    Wish List Quite often students do not think about what amenities they would like to have when searching for a new home. Encourage

    versus their wants. Have them put the list in order of importance and priority. An example may include a parking spot for their vehicle or access to a bus stop for alternate transportation. Remind your student that they will need to be flexible regarding their wish list in regards to their budget. More amenities can often mean an increase in rent.

    Roommates While budget and amenities are important, it is equally important to consider roommates. Are their friends going to be the same individuals that they would want to live with next academic year? Reminding your student to have conversations about chores, sharing space, as well as sleep and study habits will help them determine if they wish to live with a friend or find a place of their own.

    So where should your student begin their off-campus housing search? CSU, Chico, University Housing and Food Service (UHFS) students can search for off-campus housing 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

    UHFS has a website that allows students to search local off-campus housing listings online at http://www.csuchico.edu/housing/ housing-options/off-campus-housing.

    Students can use the site to browse available properties in the Chico area. They can also modify their search by house or apartment style, number of bedrooms, and price range. Photos are available, as well as the ability to email property owners and other students.

    In addition, UHFS offers a 24-hour outdoor kiosk for rental information and listings. The glass-enclosed kiosk is lighted, protected from the weather, and accepts listings from anyone, free of charge. The kiosk is located outside of the UHFS office on the corner of Citrus and Legion avenues on the CSU, Chico campus.

    Moving off-campus is a huge transition and we encourage you to begin a conversation with your student sooner rather than later. For any further questions, please feel free to University Housing at [email protected].

    UHFS is hosting an off-campus Housing Fair on Wednesday, February 25, 47 p.m. in the Sutter Courtyard. Encourage your student to attend.

    your student to make a list of their needs

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    mailto:[email protected]://www.csuchico.edu/housing

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    Help! I Need Somebody! What to do when your child is struggling

    all it a parents intuition, but youknow when its time to ask, Whats wrong? and you know how to help.Yet, when your child is away at school,you may not be able to step in so easily and help make things right. Dont

    worry! There are plenty of folks on campus to helpyour student, no matter what the problem is. Academics

    If your child is struggling with her classes, ask ifshe has spoken with any of these people: Professors know the material better than anyone,

    so why not go straight to the source? Ask yourchild if she has visited her professor during officehours or after class.

    Perhaps the professor has made arrangements forsupplemental instruction, taught by a tutor whohas experience with the subject matter. This typeof instruction is usually connected directly towhat the professor is teaching in class and offersanother way of learning the material.

    Check with the campus Learning Lab. They havetutors to help students. These are usually olderstudents who have aced the class and can helpexplain the material in a different way than theprofessor.

    If you sense that your student is really struggling,or perhaps she was diagnosed with a learning disability in high school, suggest that she talk withsomeone in the Office of Disability Services. Shemight be entitled to extra time to take tests or aquiet testing area, free from distraction.

    Dont forget theAcademic Advisor. She might be able to offerother options specific toyour childs campus.

    Housing If your child is having a

    problem with his roommate, encourage him to talk tothe roommate. Often times, small things are ignoredtoo long and turn into bigger problems. Make sure he has told his roommate nicely what

    is bothering him so his roommate can correct the

    problem. If it persists, there are people to help. Encourage your child to talk with residence life

    staff. They are most likely trained in mediationand can help roommates come to a compromise.

    Ask if there are peer mediators on campus, otherthan the RA. These people will be even bettertrained in helping students resolve a conflict.

    If your child doesnt feel like its working out,suggest he talk to someone in the Residence Lifeor Housing office. They will make the determination whether a room change is necessary (or evenpossible) and can help finalize that process.

    Emotional Health When something big, like a death in the family or

    a divorce, has happened, your child might feel overwhelmed. Or if you sense that her class load is particularly tough, you might suggest she seek someone totalk to on campus about it. The Campus Counseling Center offers licensed

    professional who will listen to your child and helpher find balance.

    Wellness Centers might offer counseling in addition to other tools to help students cope withclasses. For example, they might offer trainings ontime management or organizational skills.

    Career Services can help a student define why sheis at college. They provide testing to help studentsdecide on career interests and possible majors.

    Physical Health If your child is ill, encourage him to visit the

    Health Services office. They can usually dispensemedicine to help ease a cold. If its somethingmore serious than that, they can make a referral toa local doctor if they dont have one on campus.

    Some schools have a Womens Center for health concerns specific to women. A nurse practitionermight be on staff to conduct exams and distributeprescriptions.

    If your child is concerned about gaining thefreshman fifteen, encourage him to find thecampus fitness center. There should be a traineravailable to help create a workout plan so hedoesnt overdo it. Regular exercise can also helpkeep stress levels down!

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  • Visit the Career Center.

    Peruse the career collection in the library. ers have gone on to do after college. Read profiles in the alumni magazine to discover what oth the speakers professional field. Check out guest lectures, who can often provide insight into organizations on campus. Go to the Activities Fair to get a good sense of the clubs and Services office, student clubs or faculty members. Attend career panels that may be sponsored by the Career Make note of and attend Career Fairs on campus.

    sources. So, encourage him/her to: Your student can gather careerrelated info from a variety of

    Tapping Into Campus Resources

    Visiting the Career Center

    any students dont set foot inM the campus Career Centeruntil theyre a senior, frantic toget their resume critiqued sothey can find a job. Yet, itswise to visit this helpful officeearly on even during the first

    year because career counselors can help students geton track and explore career options they may not haveknown about otherwise.

    Jobs within Different Majors. For instance, manycareer offices offer helpful lists of What You Can Do with a ____ Major. If your student is a biology major,does she know about options beyond the lab? She canwork for an environmental group,take a job in azoo, teach, be a science writer and so much more.

    Personal Career Inventories. Your student can also take a career inventory or twoto identify possible interests. Many of these personalsurveys can be done online, right in the career center.And the trained professionals within the office canhelp students go over their results and determine their next steps.

    Job Prep To prepare for filling out job applications and prepar

    ing a resume, students should be able to: List their last employers, complete with contact

    names, addresses and phone numbers. List their dates of employment in chronological order.

    List the accurate names and dates of awards they ve received.

    List various community service/volunteer efforts, along with accurate dates and agency/organization names. Having these pieces of information readily on hand

    will help your student be able to easily fill out an applica tion at a moment s notice.

    Career Counselors and Peer Mentors. These caring,knowledgeable staff members want to help guide students in their career exploration. So, encourage yourstudent to make an appointment for an informationalmeeting where they can get to know a career counselor, as well as what the Career Center has to offer.

    A Career File. Opening a career file makes sense,too. This is a way for your student to develop a relationship with one of the career counselors and to starta personal paper trail. This file might include letters ofrecommendation for summer jobs/internships, inven

    tory results, resume drafts and more. Whynot start now?

    Resources Aplenty. The career center is also chock full of resources! Spending anhour in this office flipping through books,magazines and journals is time well spent.

    So, encourage your student to make anappointment at the career center thissemester. The earlier the better, before the center gets bombarded with juniors andseniors in a frenzy. Help your student not be one of these frantic upperclassmen.Instead, hell be a wellinformed, wellprepared student taking control of his owndestiny.

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