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Last night, Boston College officially announced its largest capital campaign in history. Soaring Higher, a $3 billion initiative to raise funding for academics, financial aid, and student life, seeks to increase financial aid opportunities, enhance teaching and scholarship across all of BC’s schools and colleges, and grow student internships, graduate fellowships, and support for international study. The campaign also focuses on support for Messina College, a residential, two-year program for underserved students that will open at Boston College in 2024. Soaring Higher is just the beginning - the future is bright! 🦅 "Central to the campaign is an initiative to raise $1 billion to boost financial aid for low- and middle-income families, helping BC to maintain its commitment to need-blind admissions and meeting the full demonstrated need of undergraduate students. This academic year, Boston College will award $166 million in undergraduate need-based financial aid, an allocation that will be significantly increased through the campaign." https://campaign.bc.edu/

Yesterday, I had the privilege of discussing the next steps with recent graduates as they prepare to embark on new adventures after university. Their enthusiasm was truly inspiring! Having graduated myself just last year, I recall the mix of excitement and uncertainty that comes with this transition. Here are some tips for new graduates: ✨ Explore Opportunities: Keep an open mind to industries and roles to discover your interests. ✨ Network Wisely: Build connections with alumni and professionals on platforms like LinkedIn and through events. ✨ Continuous Learning: Embrace growth opportunities through online courses and workshops to enhance your skills continually. There is always room for improvement. ✨ Seek Guidance: Finding the right opportunity for you can be challenging so, don’t hesitate to seek career advice and support. Leeds Trinity University offers graduates up to three years of career support following graduation. For more information, reach out to careers@leedstrinity.ac.uk Congratulations to all the graduates!🎓🥳Your journey is just beginning, and I look forward to seeing your successes unfold. #LTUCompleted

Please take a few minutes and read this blog post that highlights why summer programs are important for ALL young people.

Here's the latest post on the Blue Door Blog - a post that celebrates our 2023 Summer Program, and discusses why summer programs are critical for youth of all backgrounds. https://lnkd.in/e9RhAqGw

Learn about how you can help get the youth to transformative experiences like CLV!

Great opportunities

Are you ready for summer school? Join our 2024 Summer Planning Workshop on Jan. 31. Discover how to create an exceptional summer school program that bridges learning gaps and empowers students with valuable new skills for the next school year: https://hubs.li/Q02hDPST0 Who it’s for: 🎯Educators, program coordinators, and school leaders involved in summer learning programs What you’ll learn: 📘The art of effectively gauging the impact of your summer learning program 📙Proven strategies for accurately measuring academic progress

Every year we put together some tips for incoming graduate students who are moving to the Twin Cities for our program. What's your favorite arts- or culture-related metro area gem that you'd recommend to a new Twin Cities resident?

An arts degree program isn't measured by 'job placement' or 'the marketplace'. This is insidious capitalistic propaganda that institutions of learning are now using. The arts by far are the most important tool is developing an society based on empathy, inclusion, and problem-solving. Instead, today’s students engaged in creative expression are now constantly being badgered to seek ‘jobs’. Mind you, universities only care if you wind up working at a corporation, not at a regional theatre or an arts centre. Why? So they can print and profit off of promoting the COMPANY you work at - not actually YOU or your creative pursuits and dreams. From communities to civilizations, in ALL of history, societies are studied and remembered through the ARTS - not by stock prices and employment figures.

Landing a place in your dream college is no small feat; it's a journey marked by countless hours of hard work, perseverance, and dedication that often remain invisible to the outside world. It's about the late nights, the endless revisions, and the steadfast commitment that pave the way to success.✨📚💪 #DreamCollegeJourney #theBigLeague #IvyLeagues #TopUniversities #CollegeAdmissions #ProfileBuilding