Designing Your Summer Experience
Are you thinking about how you might design a meaning-full summer experience? NOW is the time to think about what could be possible, to consider your goals, to start your search, and to prepare your professional documents.
Before you launch too far into summer planning, it can sometimes be helpful to conduct a self-assessment so that you have an efficient and well-informed plan when it's time to take action. The career counselors in the Counseling and Career Services office are available to guide you through that process. For targeted support in your planning, we invite you to book an appointment by calling 770-784–8394.
If you prefer to get started on your own, consider leveraging the information available to you via Handshake, Emory CareerShift, and Emory Connects. These are just a few of the many excellent resources accessible to you as a student.
Make an appointment with a career counselor for resources curated to your interests, for an orientation to any of these platforms, or for assistance preparing application materials.
Remember, you have a lot of opportunities for designing a meaningful summer!
IDEAS FOR A MEANING-FULL SUMMER | |
Rest & Reflect: Care for and listen closely to your mind, heart and body; spend quality time with others. | WHY? You’re a human being. Joy, community, and wellness are pre-requisites for success! |
Craft & Dream: Invest time and energy into your personal projects and creative expressions. | WHY? Your career is only a fraction of your story. Life beyond work shapes the rest. Know that part of your story! |
Work & Grow: Get a job of any kind that provides pay and experience. | WHY? Working is a foundational way to develop your professional toolkit. |
Study & Inquire: Reach out to faculty and undergraduate research programs to identify and pursue research opportunities. | WHY? Research (in any discipline!) can be leveraged in myriad ways, regardless of your career or life goals. |
Explore & Discover: Connect with people and places of interest to learn more about potential paths or next steps. | WHY? Networking, shadowing, and travel are excellent ways to clarify if your ideas align with your identity and values. |
Intern & Learn: Pursue an internship or other opportunity that reflects your aspirations. | WHY? Gain insight into whether an organization or role is right for you. |
Leadership = Self-Authorship: Schedule an appointment to talk about how you will design and develop your life, your self, and your story! | |
Questions?
You may email the career services office at: oxford.career@emory.edu