Internships and Experiential Education: Opportunities to Explore Careers
by Suzanne Jones, Career Services

More and more employers are seeking to hire recent graduates with “internship” experience for full-time positions. While being one part of ‘experiential education,’ internships provide students with the opportunity to actualize their career goals, to make important career connections and to further help with the development of personal growth. Learn more about what other forms of experiential education are offered and how these experiences can help your son or daughter on their career path.

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Transitions from Freshman to Sophomore
By Patrick Stack, D. Min., LMFT, LPC, NCC, CASAC
Director of Counseling and Life Development

If you think your work as encourager, cheerleader, and emotional supporter are over, think again. Sophomore year can be the most difficult to endure. Have you ever heard of the “Sophomore Jinx” or “Sophomore Slump?” Find out some of the reasons that exist for explaining student’s difficulty with the sophomore year.

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One year down: I survived my first year at Webster… and loved it
By: Stephanie Kiszczak
Sophomore journalism major

I don’t believe it. It can’t be true… can it? I have come to accept the harsh reality that my first year at Webster is coming to an end. Where did it go? My first year of college can be summed up in one word—WOW.

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Academic Honors: Start meeting criteria now

With graduation around the corner, your son or daughter may be hearing about certain seniors receiving “Academic Honors.” They may become intrigued about how to get their name listed with these top students and ask, “How does one receive academic honors?” It involves careful planning in choosing classes that meet the criteria, along with high academic standing.

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