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Last weekend, I visited my Alma Mater, Davidson College - recently ranked top 10 best college in the nation by The Wall Street Journal, Go Cats! As an alumni board volunteer, I had the awesome opportunity to meet with student leaders at the school. My aha? We, as alumni, are seen as beacons and torchbearers! Students seek our experiences so that our paths & accomplishments can serve as inspiration. This means as an alumni community, we have a responsibility and an opportunity to support students in achieving their full potential- woah. During our session, three key themes emerged: - The importance of providing vast visibility into alumni paths toward success. - The need for regional alumni presence during student showcases. - Access to insights on how previous student groups were managed, enabling current students to learn from both successes and challenges. Call to action?! Davidson alumni, get ready to be tapped and asked to plug in! Also, any international students who were able to successfully source internships to remain in the US post-graduation, please DM me. Your guidance is requested! -- Left to right: @Christopher Anosike, Mikayla Bowens, Danielle Dory Hyppolite, Brianna Burton, Rayna McKenzie, Stacy Miruka, Kasha Salia, Chris Burton, D.Min., Jalyssa Hobbs, @Daniel Thomas, Arielle Germeus. Photo taken by Sarah Taylor <3

🔎 ➡️ Did you know Fordham University students take on internships at the United Nations, are mentored by CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, and earn prestigious Fulbright Fellowships to continue their studies and work around the world? Learn more about this featured college on CollegeXpress! #colleges #highered #highereducation #collegesanduniversities #collegesearch #collegeadmission #exploringcolleges #students #highschoolstudents #collegestudents

Applications for our undergraduate #SummerPlacements are still open! 🎉 Our placements are designed to give you an insight into the world of science research at STFC and help you #DiscoverWhatsPossible. You can find links to more information about both projects, as well as how to apply, in the comments below 👇 Wondering what it would be like? Watch this video 📺 to hear how some of our 2023 Summer Students found their experience, and what advice they have to those looking to apply.

What's a master's degree in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies (Higher Education & Student Affairs concentration) from the University of Iowa College of Education without practical application? Aside from the practicum opportunities, internships, capstone [projects], and research exposure that the HESA program at the University of Iowa exposes you to, writing opinion pieces and advising policy-makers on how to improve the status of higher education and college student support are other ways you are prepared to become a relevant student affairs professional. I invite you to read my conversation with the Vanguard Newspaper on how the Nigerian government can enhance higher education with student-centric reforms, proper investments, and more. https://lnkd.in/djKx9xq5

Summer is nearly here! For high school students, those long, sunny days → aren't just for lounging by the pool. The summer before your senior year is prime time, → to give your college applications a competitive edge. My advice is ”Use this free time strategically.” Here are 5 tips to make the most of your summer: 1) Work on application essay drafts. The personal statement lets you showcase your unique voice beyond grades. Use the extra time to brainstorm topics and refine multiple drafts until the essays sing. 2) Explore meaningful activities. Deepen your extracurricular profile by pursuing enriching experiences like internships, volunteering, summer programs, self-driven projects, or jobs aligned with your interests. Consistency matters. 3) Prepare for standardized tests. Before the school year kicks into high gear, dedicate focused prep time to the SAT/ACT. Take practice tests, identify weak areas, and aim to maximize your scores. 4) Finalize your college list For rising seniors and transfer students - thoroughly examine potential schools this summer. Consider factors like academics, cost, campus culture, and more. A thoughtful, tailored list positions you optimally for successful applications. For rising sophomores and juniors - dedicate time to researching schools of interest. Focus on academic programs, cost, campus life/culture, location/size, extracurricular offerings, as well as acceptance and graduation rates. An early, informed start on your college list will pay dividends later. 5) Schedule college visits. With fewer students on campus, summer is ideal for attending tours, meeting admission staff and getting an authentic feel for schools. *** Summer provides a valuable runway for motivated students to make headway on upcoming applications.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Summer Opportunities When planning for college sometimes the summer opportunities are forgotten. Students may want to beef up their transcripts to be more competitive at college application time. Maybe they are lacking in AP classes, or want to explore a possible area of interest to major in at college, or show some skills they haven't been able to demonstrate at their high school. Some students choose to get summer jobs to demonstrate responsibility and independence. In addition there are summer programs that offer students interesting classes to challenge them, sometimes for college credit. They may want to pursue music or theater in depth and work with professionals in the arts. Or become involved in business or political programs with internships and leadership councils. Other students want the chance to live on a college campus to see what it's like. Some colleges have their own summer offerings, both academic and recreational, for high school students or host teen programs that utilize their facilities. This can help students gain confidence in themselves, help them develop their college list, and offer chances for dialogues with peers and lifelong friendships. For more information visit our blog at https://lnkd.in/eXPxRSXt. #collegedocs #bigfuture #bestfitcolleges #collegeplanning #collegevisits #commonapp #commonappessay #collegesearch #collegeadmissions #collegeadmissionsconsultant #educationalconsultant

FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Summer Opportunities When planning for college sometimes the summer opportunities are forgotten. Students may want to beef up their transcripts to be more competitive at college application time. Maybe they are lacking in AP classes, or want to explore a possible area of interest to major in at college, or show some skills they haven't been able to demonstrate at their high school. Some students choose to get summer jobs to demonstrate responsibility and independence. In addition there are summer programs that offer students interesting classes to challenge them, sometimes for college credit. They may want to pursue music or theater in depth and work with professionals in the arts. Or become involved in business or political programs with internships and leadership councils. Other students want the chance to live on a college campus to see what it's like. Some colleges have their own summer offerings, both academic and recreational, for high school students or host teen programs that utilize their facilities. This can help students gain confidence in themselves, help them develop their college list, and offer chances for dialogues with peers and lifelong friendships. For more information visit our blog at https://lnkd.in/ep8tSQ2Q. #collegedocs #bigfuture #bestfitcolleges #collegeplanning #collegevisits #commonapp #commonappessay #collegesearch #collegeadmissions #collegeadmissionsconsultant #educationalconsultant

🔎 ➡️ Did you know Hollins University's nationally recognized study abroad program, guaranteed internship placements, and Batten Leadership Institute all serve to prepare students to be leaders in their future professions? Learn more about this featured college on CollegeXpress! #colleges #highered #highereducation #collegesanduniversities #collegesearch #collegeadmission #exploringcolleges #students #highschoolstudents #collegestudents

For the Spring 2024 semester, CPF POSC 395 Policy Research Internship students explored how eminent domain affected communities in south Los Angeles, especially Black communities within California’s 37th Congressional district. Students examined its impacts on land ownership, generational wealth, and community prosperity. They presented their extensive research and recommendations to our partner, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove. Sofia Connors, a sophomore majoring in Political Science, said, "I was grateful to take part in the POSC 395 Policy Research Internship. I learned about the ways the government has historically used eminent domain to target minority communities in Los Angeles, segregating them and gentrifying their communities. This internship taught me about the foundations Los Angeles was built upon, that many fail to acknowledge. It is rewarding to know we could be making an impact on policy, potentially getting reparations for the countless Black families displaced by eminent domain and had their homes taken." A huge shout out to Sofia Connors, Sydney Crowley, Christian Haro, Juan Herdoiza, and Bright Lee for your outstanding work on this project! Project Details: bit.ly/cpfRepSKD USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences - University of Southern California - #research #internship #intern #politics #policy #government #EminentDomain #community #GenerationalWealth #publicservice #career #careerdevelopment #education #leadership #democracy #students #university #civicengagement #womenleaders #LosAngeles #California #USC

Dream College is the term most of the students have on their tongue as soon as they get their 12th results. With the result I got, I made myself believe that I would be getting my dream college too. Admissions started, I applied, Ist merit lists released, I didn't get the college I want, I waited for 2nd list, Again I didn't get the college I wanted, then came the 3rd list, I saw the admissions in top colleges being closed, I couldn't even get a good college in North campus, half-heartedly, in the third list, I chose Gargi with the hope of getting a better one in the subsequent lists but it didn't happen. And ultimately, I spent three years of my life in a college I never wanted to be in. Did I get my dream college ? Ofcourse No! Did I live my dream college life? Definitely Yes! I attended classes and labs, did internships, attended fests, worked for societies, participated in competitions, made friends, explored new places, learnt new skills, had fun... Overall, did everything I would have done, have I got the college I wanted to be in. Now when, I am done with my college, I feel that Gargi College was never my first choice but will always be my best choice!!! A college is never our dream, it is just the idea of being there which fascinates us and makes us believe that this is our dream. Don't you agree? Would love to know your thoughts and opinions about it!