When Ethan Groce (’13) came to Wake Forest, he wanted to be a leader. So, in addition to becoming a President’s Aide and taking an active role in Student Government, he decided to follow in the footsteps of someone he admired and respected: his resident adviser. Categories: Experiential Learning, Mentorship, University Announcements
When Corynn Kolberg arrived as a first-year student last August, she was surprised to see a session with the Office of Personal and Career Development (OPCD) on her orientation schedule. As it turned out, the introduction to OPCD far surpassed any expectations that she had.
Participants in Wake Forest’s new mentorship pilot program, WAKE ME!, learned the importance of college preparation and the value of pro humanitate.Categories: Community Impact, Experiential Learning, Mentorship, Pro Humanitate, University Announcements
“We wanted to introduce Wake Forest to China as we look for opportunities to create educational programs in the future,” said Linda McKinnish Bridges, associate dean of admissions. “Not only opportunities for students from China to learn about Wake Forest, but opportunities for Wake Forest students to study abroad or find careers in China.”Categories: Alumni, Enrollment & Financial Aid, Global Wake Forest, Happening at Wake, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Almost every university has a mentoring program — independent initiatives hosted by campus life or student development. Wake Forest is one of the first higher education institutions in the nation to adopt a campus-wide model.Categories: Campus Life, Experiential Learning, Mentorship, Personal & Career Development, University Announcements
Wake Forest University students and alumni usually have stories to tell about the close relationships they develop with faculty and staff members during their time on campus. Is it our low teacher-student ratio? Our devotion to Pro Humanitate? Decide for yourself as you look beyond the books.Categories: Experiential Learning, Mentorship, Personal & Career Development, University Announcements
Internships are now organizations’ primary source of talent recruitment. Patrick Sullivan, assistant director of Personal and Career Development, offers 10 tips to help students maximize their summer internships and distinguish themselves among a sea of new faces.Categories: Personal & Career Development, University Announcements
Kevin Smith, a senior from Wilson, N.C., shares his experience with M4, a group that brings together male African-American students to talk about contemporary issues.Categories: Experiential Learning, Inclusive Excellence, Mentorship, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Students at Wake Forest University learn ways the professional business network LinkedIn can help them prepare for their careers after college.Categories: Alumni, Mentorship, Personal & Career Development, University Announcements
In a recent Washington Post guest column, Andy Chan, the vice president of the Office of Personal and Career Development, and Jacquelyn S. Fetrow, the Dean of Wake Forest College, advocate for personal and career development to be a central part of the liberal arts experience. Categories: Research & Discovery, University Announcements