Friday, January 31, 2014

On my way to success? I think yes

So I think I have found another mentor that is closer to me. I have talked to him and we will be scheduling a meeting so he can help me. I think I can now say, I'm on my way to success. Yes this post may be short, but I'm getting myself once again reorganized and will be sure to get this done.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Blog 12: Third Interview Questions

Content:
1. What are the best resources an academic counselor can provide the university students so they graduate in high standing?
2. What is the most challenging part of your job?
3. What do you like best about your job?
4. How can you make the student feel comfortable enough for them to talk to you openly?
5.  When you don't have an appointment with a student, what do you do?
6. What do you do to keep the students motivated to work harder?
7. Why is it important to separate your personal life from your job?
8. What can a college counselor do to make their office seen appealing yet professional?
9. What are the skills that you use the most when it comes to your job?
10. What other sources would you recommend for me to read?

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Blog 11: Mentorship 10 Hours

Content:

1. I'm doing my mentorship at UC Riverside

2. Evelyn Luna. (951) 827-1766

3. The only hours I have done so far are the 10 that I did during the summer.

4. During those 10 hours, I just shadowed her. Was able to interview her boss, Rena. And I began reading a book that she handed me on college life.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Blog 10: Senior Project, The Holiday

Content:

1. During my winter break, I was unfortunately not able to see my mentor since she was on her winter break too but I was able to work on my research. In other words, I was able to find more sources for me to take Cornell notes on and I am expanding my knowledge on Psychology.

2. I learned that you can't, absolutely can't leave things for the last minute. Because even when you think, things will work out, they might not.

3. I would continue to talk to my mentor. I mean, who else would be better to interview than the person that currently has a job that I am interested in pursuing. I would also think about interviewing an actual psychologist since one of the degrees you must have to become a counselor must be on psychology.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Not yet

I was a but worried before winter break started but then I realized that I would still be able to get my hours done during the break! But when I had told my mentor about my brilliant idea, she reminded me that she would also be on a break and so my worry came back. Ughh but it's okay because I talked to her and I'll be able to go with her in a couple of says to get my hours out of the way. Hurray!!!