Parents & Family

Tag: transition

  • Career Development

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    mruble

      Over 200 Gusties have registered to attend the MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair on February 19 and 20 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, 208 employers are expected to attend seeking candidates for internships and career positions. Summer is coming fast!  Camp Fair was February 11, Health Professions Fair is March 5, and…

  • Senior Experience Website

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    mruble

    In February, Gustavus officially launched a new centralized website devoted entirely to the communication of senior specific resources and services. In consultation with students, staff, and administrators it was concluded that seniors at Gustavus are in little need of more programming around their important year in transition. Rather, the greatest need was for a unified…

  • Career Development

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    mruble

      184 Gusties have registered to attend the MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair on February 20 and 21 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, 208 employers are expected to attend seeking candidates for internships and career positions. Summer is coming fast!  Camp Fair was February 12, Internship Fair is March 6 and Health Professions…

  • Student Health Insurance May End Sooner Than You Think

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    drosenfe

    Student health care insurance covered under parental policies often end as early as the day before graduation and for those on Gustavus’s plan, our student health insurance ends on August 14, 2011.  The Alumni Association offers health insurance to fill the needs of many students who will be without coverage after graduation.  Most products are…

  • The Gustavus Rhythm in April

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    drosenfe

    There is much excitement with the arrival of spring at Gustavus.  The students are very busy with research projects, athletic competitions, concerts, recitals, lectures, and job searches.  The time from spring break to the end of the semester creates a wide range of emotion.  The end of the semester brings looming pressures.  Seniors realize the…

  • The Gustavus Rhythm in March

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    drosenfe

    Housing selection starts.  Students feel the pressure of mid-term exams.  Many students start to think of summer employment and seniors continue to work on plans for post-graduation. Some students are concerned with winter weight gain and are making plans for spring break. In the spring, sophomores begin to declare majors; students should start looking for…

  • Explaining the Lingo

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    drosenfe

    Does your student use Gustavus terms or abbreviations that you do not understand?  Do you ever wonder which office handles a certain service?  Definitions of many common Gustavus terms and a quick guide to describing the offices and services frequently used by parents and students may be found online.

  • The Gustavus Rhythm of February

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    drosenfe

    February is the beginning of spring semester.  Many students are optimistic about a new start and enjoy reuniting with friends who were away for January Term or fall.  Later in the month, students may feel sad or depressed due to the winter weather or as the academic work starts to accumulate.  In the spring, sophomores…

  • Student Involvement

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    drosenfe

    There are numerous opportunities for students to get involved. If students say they are bored, they may need to take more initiative to engage in the variety of events and organizations on campus. An Involvement Fair will be held in the Jackson Campus Center on Feb. 15 for students to learn about different campus organizations. …

  • Getting A Job: Resources for Gusties

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    drosenfe

    The Career Center provides numerous resources for job searching, but it is ultimately up to each student to actively determine his or her future. It is never too early for students to be thinking about their futures or careers. First-year students and sophomores should already be writing resumes. Internships and career mentors are helpful for…