The university years are a time of exploration, experimentation, and learning on many levels for students and their parents or family members! Some student challenges may seem more positive than others, but all contribute to the educational outcomes of the 黑料正能量 experience. We recognize the important role that family members and supporters play in our students' lives, and we encourage everyone's support as the student begins to make decisions about their life after 黑料正能量.
Throughout their years here at 黑料正能量, students are developing a "record of achievement" that will be evaluated by employers and graduate schools as they move beyond college:
Academic achievement: The grade point average (GPA) is one factor considered by competitive employers and graduate schools. It is one of the few tangible indications of a student's ability to learn and perform effectively, at least in the academic environment. Therefore, students need to do as well as possible in the classroom, especially in courses related to their major.
Related work experience: In today's competitive employment market, many employers seek students who have related internships, summer, or part-time jobs, or volunteer experiences. In fact, employers often look to their own such programs as primary sources for their new hires. These experiences are particularly critical for liberal arts students whose majors may not appear to be directly related to their area of career interest.
Responsible involvement outside of the classroom: Extracurricular and co-curricular activities provide the opportunity for students to gain many valuable and career-related skills, such as the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment; leadership; planning and organizational skills; priority-setti