What should I do the summer after graduating [from HS]?

[livsgoing2college]

@coffeeat3

I know our local Parks Dept runs classes all summer and let’s HS age students work different camps and shifts - so it doesn’t have to be all summer.

Do they post these things? Do you email? How do you reach out?

@coffeeat3

we call it resume 101.

My kids are now about to graduate college and barely anything from resume 101 is on their current resume, but it was a great way to start and document experience.

I like this idea!–thanks!!

@coffeeat3

it is more important to show that you know how to show up on time, take direction, communicate with people - so that is why even your club experience for your friend is valid.

Alright! :] This means a LOT…like a lot. It is so comprehensive in the sense that I need to take notes.

@coffeeat3

More advice - do not wait until you are a junior in college or even later to visit the career center at your college. Start your freshman year, attend events, get feedback on your resume, set up a linked in during your sophomore year and use ALL the resources.

I’ve said this repeatedly in many of my threads but I have a college application quote book. This particular piece is going to go in! :] I think this is important for anyone no matter what school they go to!!

@coffeeat3

You seem to know yourself well and don’t let fear stop you from moving forward

I wish this was true! My identity…well I’ll just say it’s a work in progress…and confusing at the same time. And thanks for the tidbit on fear

@Knowsstuff

Spend the summer building up your confidence and self advocating

I do need to do this. I’ve mentioned on a past thread–but my self-advocacy skills were weak. I can happily say I’ve gotten somewhat better since then :}

@Knowsstuff

Do you know how to do your own laundry?

Yes, I do!

@Knowsstuff

I would work on your anxiety and yourself. Engineering is very tough and anxiety can come into play. It’s much harder than high school. Have strategies to be able to cope with this.

I plan on this as well…and I have skills. Particularly, whenever I’m in an anxious situation I forget my skills because I don’t rehearse coping ahead. But I met with my therapist 2wks ago and I laid down what I want for our sessions to be more interactive and let me TRY skills there so I don’t freak out/spiral/lose control of my thoughts that I forget my tips! But thanks for the reiteration!!

@Knowsstuff

Face your fears now. Also if there is any subject that you need to brush up on, this might be a good time for that. Good luck.

If anyone is curious in my college choices/where I applied to: Senior Year Schedule & Intro (w/updates) Yes, I know there is A LOT to this thread, and quite frankly not entirely sure if I’d directly stated where but there is a spreadsheet on post #224 w/the updated ones. I excluded Scranton on my spreadsheet though cuz it wasn’t “actively” applied to.