By this point in the semester, students can usually see in which subjects they might benefit from a little extra help. The Paul L. Foster Success Center offers free tutoring in multiple locations around campus. Interestingly, the majority of students who use tutoring services regularly are not students who are struggling to pass. They are diligent students [...]
Entries from September 27th, 2012
Boost Your Grade Point Average with Free Tutoring
September 27th, 2012 · No Comments · Announcements, Web Resources
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Announcing…the VETS Center
September 26th, 2012 · No Comments · Announcements
Veteran Educational and Transition Services, or the VETS Center for short, is a new resource available to our student veterans. Recognizing that student veterans have unique needs when it comes to transitioning to Baylor, the VETS Center staff offer personalized services. The VETS Center Transition Coach can connect student veterans to Baylor’s various resources that [...]
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What Can I Do with a Communication Major?
September 25th, 2012 · No Comments · Business, Career Exploration, Communications, Government, Majors, Occupations
This space is inadequate to describe at length the wealth of possibilities a student could pursue with a communication degree. Though most majors aid students in improving their communication skills, this post will address career possibilities with majors in Baylor’s Department of Communication: Communication Studies (formerly Speech Communication) Film and Digital Media Communication Specialist It [...]
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Animal-Assisted Therapy
September 24th, 2012 · No Comments · Healthcare, Occupations, Web Resources
The therapeutic benefits of interaction with animals have been well-documented, and students planning careers in health care, education, or mental health professions might consider if animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a method of treatment that they would like to explore. Pet Partners (formerly Delta Society) is the most well-known organization dedicated to training and research in the [...]
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Opportunities in Publishing for Undergraduates
September 20th, 2012 · No Comments · Communications, Creativity, Graduate School
Writing. Editing. Publishing. Whether you dream of informing the public of current events, entertaining others with your wit and creativity, or contributing to a scholarly body of knowledge, gaining experience in publishing can give a major boost to your career and graduate school opportunities. Consider where your writing or editing skills might best be put [...]
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Foreign Language Minors
September 19th, 2012 · No Comments · Minors
A foreign language minor could enhance your academic experience and open up doors for global opportunities. Baylor offers minors in: Modern Foreign Languages Arabic Chinese French German Italian Japanese Russian Spanish Classical Languages Greek Latin While it is not foreign, I would also like to note that Baylor offers a minor in Sign Language Interpreting for [...]
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Calling All Future CEOs!
September 18th, 2012 · No Comments · Business, Occupations
There are some people in life who have their sights set at the top from an early age. Do you dream of life in the C-suite? If so, you should already be preparing. High salaries and prestige don’t come easily. What exactly can you expect from a career guided by the goal of being a [...]
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Hire a Bear Career Fair
September 17th, 2012 · No Comments · Announcements, Internships
Once again, our colleagues in the Office of Career and Professional Development (formerly known as Career Services) are hosting the Hire a Bear Career Fair. Employers will be on hand to discuss full-time and internship opportunities. Mark your calendar for the afternoon of Wednesday, September 19th to network with top employers in your field. This [...]
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Strengths & Vocation Seminar
September 13th, 2012 · No Comments · Announcements, Career Counseling, Career Exploration
Baylor’s Spiritual Life department is hosting the Be the Change Missions Conference next week, and the Career Counseling staff are taking part in the event this year. On Thursday, September 20th, students will have the opportunity to explore how their strengths relate to vocation. This seminar will emphasize how strengths can be used to glorify [...]
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Discover Nursing
September 12th, 2012 · No Comments · Career Exploration, Healthcare, Web Resources
Are you one of Baylor’s many students interested in a career in health care? You may have seen our post on registered nurses. This post is a brief follow-up. The Johnson & Johnson company has put together a website as part of their “Campaign for Nursing’s Future.” It is DiscoverNursing.com. The site allows visitors to [...]
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