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What are great opportunities to prepare students for college ?
What are great opportunities to prepare students for their careers ?
Just wondering how helpful it is to
try an internship. And other opportunities to help prepare for a career.
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Michel’s Answer
Preparing from school is extremely important and this is a great question. I think something that is very helpful to get ready for college is to broaden your experiences. Find out what you really like. Find out if you like volunteering with populations that typically need help. I did a lot with the Salvation Army and I really enjoyed that and it helped me know that I wanted to help communities that were a little more at risk of difficulties with poverty. I also spent a lot of time volunteering with the Humane society and loved helping animals, but realized I connected a little bit more with humans in the moment. I think broadening your horizons is extremely important. Depending on what you want to do in college you may be able to follow someone in the field and see what they do in a typical day to know what you are working towards.
Thank you so much for the advice.
mia
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James’s Answer
Get a paying job. It doesn't have to even be in your chosen field of study. It will help expose you to something new. A job is way different than being student. Additionally, you might discover that you have interests or career aspirations outside of what you chose to study. Lots of people decide to start careers outside of what they majored in.
I appreciate you taking the time to answer this.
mia
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david’s Answer
Hi, Mia,
I like your question. Having some work experience should be useful in preparing for college, and I fully agree. You may be thinking of finding an internship that closely relates to one of your interests (and that would be ideal), but my suggestion is to also consider that any job has the potential of helping you consider career ideas and planning for college. That is, every job you have will broaden your awareness of working and together, they all help build a matrix of what you like - and what you don't like. For example, my first job at age 12 through 14 was carrying a paper route. I had to collect payment, order papers, deliver the papers, and also solicit new customers. There were parts of the job I didn't like (getting up early on Sunday), but I enjoyed interacting with people and having some freedom in my daily tasks. Later, when I was 17 I had a job stacking newspapers for pickup by delivery trucks. That job paid much better, but I had no freedom in how I did the task and there was no interaction with others. Just lifting and stacking. I liked the pay, but not the work. My eventual career was not involved with newspapers in any way, but those two jobs held strong influence on my career thoughts. So, when looking for that job, consider what you may learn from it. I wish you well.
I like your question. Having some work experience should be useful in preparing for college, and I fully agree. You may be thinking of finding an internship that closely relates to one of your interests (and that would be ideal), but my suggestion is to also consider that any job has the potential of helping you consider career ideas and planning for college. That is, every job you have will broaden your awareness of working and together, they all help build a matrix of what you like - and what you don't like. For example, my first job at age 12 through 14 was carrying a paper route. I had to collect payment, order papers, deliver the papers, and also solicit new customers. There were parts of the job I didn't like (getting up early on Sunday), but I enjoyed interacting with people and having some freedom in my daily tasks. Later, when I was 17 I had a job stacking newspapers for pickup by delivery trucks. That job paid much better, but I had no freedom in how I did the task and there was no interaction with others. Just lifting and stacking. I liked the pay, but not the work. My eventual career was not involved with newspapers in any way, but those two jobs held strong influence on my career thoughts. So, when looking for that job, consider what you may learn from it. I wish you well.
Thank you so much for sharing your work experiences and your advice.
mia
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Nandini’s Answer
Hello Mia,
As a professional working woman, here is what I wish I did to prep myself for college. Hope this helps you!
1. Internship/ Work Experience - It does not have to be a high end tech or management job. Any work experience where you get a working knowledge of a field/ industry would be great. Preferably an industry in which you envision your future.
2. Volunteer - This is more for your soul than anything else :) Volunteering grounds us and helps us connect with people from various walks of life
3. Hobbies - Develop a hobby you do just for fun. It can even be something as simple as a blog, making candles (I do this as my hobby!), art, etc.
4. Learn! - Try to access some youtube videos, wiki articles, etc. and get some basic knowledge of the subjects you have in your college.
Best of luck!
As a professional working woman, here is what I wish I did to prep myself for college. Hope this helps you!
1. Internship/ Work Experience - It does not have to be a high end tech or management job. Any work experience where you get a working knowledge of a field/ industry would be great. Preferably an industry in which you envision your future.
2. Volunteer - This is more for your soul than anything else :) Volunteering grounds us and helps us connect with people from various walks of life
3. Hobbies - Develop a hobby you do just for fun. It can even be something as simple as a blog, making candles (I do this as my hobby!), art, etc.
4. Learn! - Try to access some youtube videos, wiki articles, etc. and get some basic knowledge of the subjects you have in your college.
Best of luck!
Thank you for answering my question.
mia
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. This is a good question. It is great to hear that you would like to prepare your career before your graduation. Being an intern is helpful indeed.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Visit the industry relevant website on regular basis to keep yourself up to date on the knowledge and the future develop
2. Explore any intern opportunities in the corporate of the industry. They may post the opportunities on their portal. On the other hand, they may also post it in the college career office
3. Some corporate may also run graduate programs. They may host information session in the college. You can keep any eye in the career office of the college or explore on their portal. If you have interest on any particular corporate, you can also send your cv with cover email to their HR department
4. Attend the industry relevant seminar or exhibition. It can help you to establish people network in the industry.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Below are my suggestions :
1. Visit the industry relevant website on regular basis to keep yourself up to date on the knowledge and the future develop
2. Explore any intern opportunities in the corporate of the industry. They may post the opportunities on their portal. On the other hand, they may also post it in the college career office
3. Some corporate may also run graduate programs. They may host information session in the college. You can keep any eye in the career office of the college or explore on their portal. If you have interest on any particular corporate, you can also send your cv with cover email to their HR department
4. Attend the industry relevant seminar or exhibition. It can help you to establish people network in the industry.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
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Chirayu’s Answer
Preparing students for college - AP courses are college-level classes that offer students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. This program allows high school students to take college-level courses and earn college credit. Students can take test preparation courses, use online resources, and work with tutors to prepare for the SAT/ACT exams. High school students can attend college fairs, take college tours, and meet with college admissions representatives to learn more about different colleges and universities. Participating in extracurricular activities such as sports, music, and clubs can help students develop leadership and teamwork skills, which are valuable in college.
Preparing students for their careers - Internships provide students with hands-on experience in their desired field and can help them make valuable connections in the industry. Job shadowing allows students to observe professionals in their desired field and gain insight into their daily tasks and responsibilities. Students can seek out mentors in their desired field who can offer guidance and advice on how to achieve their career goals. Attending career fairs provides students with the opportunity to meet with potential employers and learn about different career paths. Students can attend workshops and seminars to improve their skills and learn more about their desired field. All of these opportunities can be helpful in preparing students for college and their future careers. Internships, in particular, are a great way to gain valuable work experience and make connections in the industry.
Preparing students for their careers - Internships provide students with hands-on experience in their desired field and can help them make valuable connections in the industry. Job shadowing allows students to observe professionals in their desired field and gain insight into their daily tasks and responsibilities. Students can seek out mentors in their desired field who can offer guidance and advice on how to achieve their career goals. Attending career fairs provides students with the opportunity to meet with potential employers and learn about different career paths. Students can attend workshops and seminars to improve their skills and learn more about their desired field. All of these opportunities can be helpful in preparing students for college and their future careers. Internships, in particular, are a great way to gain valuable work experience and make connections in the industry.
Thank you, Chirayu for the advice.
mia
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Yhtiyar’s Answer
Good question! Every student has these kinds of questions in mind when considering education or a career. I as an experienced career coach would advise the following steps for starters:
Advanced Placement (AP) classes: AP classes provide students with college-level coursework and exams, which can help them earn college credits and demonstrate their readiness for college-level work.
Dual enrollment: Dual enrollment programs allow students to take college courses while still in high school, earning both high school and college credits simultaneously.
College-prep programs: Many colleges and universities offer college-prep programs to help high school students prepare for the academic rigors of college, as well as the social and emotional challenges of living on a college campus.
Test prep: Standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT are an important part of the college admissions process, and test prep courses and materials can help students perform their best.
Extracurricular activities: Participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and volunteer work can help students develop leadership skills, build their resumes, and demonstrate their interests and passions to college admissions officers.
Advanced Placement (AP) classes: AP classes provide students with college-level coursework and exams, which can help them earn college credits and demonstrate their readiness for college-level work.
Dual enrollment: Dual enrollment programs allow students to take college courses while still in high school, earning both high school and college credits simultaneously.
College-prep programs: Many colleges and universities offer college-prep programs to help high school students prepare for the academic rigors of college, as well as the social and emotional challenges of living on a college campus.
Test prep: Standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT are an important part of the college admissions process, and test prep courses and materials can help students perform their best.
Extracurricular activities: Participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and volunteer work can help students develop leadership skills, build their resumes, and demonstrate their interests and passions to college admissions officers.
Thank you for explaining the different opportunities to prepare for college.
mia
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keshawn’s Answer
Act and sat prep test. Online tutoring. School counselors would be a great help, and quizlet or quizlet.live.
Thank you for the advice.
mia
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Sophie’s Answer
Mia,
This is such a great question, and my suggestion to prepare for college is to start to think about what excites you. This means being in a quiet space and meditating on what you like to do. What are your hobbies, interests, and activities you're interested in doing on a regular basis and most of the time without thinking about it.
Internships are a great thing to get involved in because this will give you on-the-job experience and the ability to connect and ask questions to the other people working there. Internships will also give you an opportunity to see if you actually like the role and environment, something you can see yourself doing long-term.
You're going to do great.
This is such a great question, and my suggestion to prepare for college is to start to think about what excites you. This means being in a quiet space and meditating on what you like to do. What are your hobbies, interests, and activities you're interested in doing on a regular basis and most of the time without thinking about it.
Internships are a great thing to get involved in because this will give you on-the-job experience and the ability to connect and ask questions to the other people working there. Internships will also give you an opportunity to see if you actually like the role and environment, something you can see yourself doing long-term.
You're going to do great.
Thank you, Sophie!
mia
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Rosalyn’s Answer
Great opportunities to prepare students for college are many times right in the high school they attend. Students can take a variety of course offered in the sciences, arts, music and even the culinary arts. Many schools also offer 2 year associate degrees. Once in high school, a student can test the waters by taking a variety of courses to determine what they are truly interested in. Another avenue is to explore options with the school counselor. They can assist students in exploring the many career options.
Thank you, Rosalyn for the advice.
mia
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Sharon’s Answer
Internships are a great way to prepare for a future career. Volunteering is a way to also see lots of new situations and opportunities that may inspire you.
Working at an entry level job also can also be the impetus to obtain a college degree.
Working at an entry level job also can also be the impetus to obtain a college degree.
Thank you, this is really helpful.
mia
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Adrian’s Answer
Excellent question to ask for anyone seeking to improve themselves long term. First and foremost, I think students should try to outline their goals in order to set them up for success. This helps to develop a solid foundation on where they need to target their focus. An internship would be solid for students looking to get a more hands on approach or exposure. During your career, this will come with time through networking along with knowing the right person. To answer your question, understand that success begins at the bottom. Brilliance in the basics will take you a long way. Being comfortable with reading and writing will be applicable in almost all aspects for your career. Keeping points of contacts for referrals down the road can you give you an advantage if you are trying to earn a competitive job in the future. Building a resume that separates you from the ordinary person can also be advantageous.