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Calendar
Thursday, Dec. 12
What: Last day of classes
When: All day
Where: All University
What: SUA and the KU Memorial Unions
Present Tea @ Three
When: 3 to 4 p.m.
Where: Kansas Union Lobby, Level 4
About: Free tea and treats
Friday, Dec. 13
What: Stop Day
When: All day
Where: All University
About: No classes held or assignments due
What: Establishing and Nurturing Teams
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: International Room, Kansas
Union
About: Workshop presented by Human
Resources
"Having a mentor or talking to professors and things like
Saturday, Dec. 14
What: School of Engineering Fall Recognition Event
When: 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Murphy Hall, Crafton-Preyer
Theatre
About: School of Engineering commencement ceremony and reception
What: School of Business Fall Recognition Event
CAMPUS
When: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Velasco learned of the opportunity from professor Neeli Bendapdi, the dean of the School of Business, and said professionals like her can be vital in the postgraduate job search.
When: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: The Lied Center of Performing Arts
About: School of Business commencement ceremony
Sunday, Dec. 15
What: Art Cart: African Masquerade
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Spencer Museum of Art
About: Mask-making activities to learn about African art
**What:** College of Liberal Arts and Science
Fall Recognition Event
**When:** 2 to 3:30 p.m.
**Where:** The Lied Center of Performing
Arts
**About:** College of Liberal Arts and Science commencement ceremony
Students discuss post-grad plans
I CODY KUIPER
"One thing that no one really preps you on is the difficulty of making new friends," Velasco said. "When you're out of college and in the real world, you're kind of out of your bubble now and the ability to meet people is really difficult. Talking with other recent grads, this is a common theme we all seem to share."
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In a week, final exams will be over. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will all celebrate until classes resume in January, but this isn't an option for one group of students. Leading up to graduation, many seniors are facing difficult decisions as their undergraduate careers come to a close.
Essentially, those who are leaving the comfort of general electives and a somewhat stress-free life as an undergrad are faced with three options: Find gainful employment, continue with postgraduate education or struggle to find "real work."
Ann Hartley, associate director of career networks at the University Career Center, said no matter what path graduates end up on, they need to begin preparation for life after graduation before they leave the University.
"There's a lot of things that take place before even starting the job search or graduate school," she said. "Whether that's updating your resume or doing interview practice, that's something you need to start before you even begin getting into your search."
Former and present students spoke with the Kansan to help provide insight into what can be expected when heading down one of these paths after graduation.
FINDING A JOB
Kris Velasco, who graduated last May, stepped foot in New York City for the first time in his life this summer on his way to his first adult job.
After graduating with degrees in Political Science and Sociology, Velasco got a job as a Development Coordinator with The Supply, a start-up company that works to improve the lives of urban youths.
that will really be beneficial to people," he said. "People who are well connected will know stuff and know people you wouldn't necessarily know about."
Ann Hartley, associate director of career networks at the University Career Center, reiterated that those who want to find jobs need to be networking, especially online.
"Getting out and doing more networking is important before you graduate," she said. "It seems like most employers are using LinkedIn, so make sure you have a profile and it is active and up to date and that you're going out and trying to connect with employers through LinkedIn."
"Finding a way to get face-to-face and talk with somebody is important," Hartley said. "Of course there's not any guarantee, but you need to make sure you're trying to connect with as many people possible in a lot of different ways."
Velasco said he's enjoyed his time with the new organization so far, but that graduates should prepare themselves for a change in their social life when they get a real job.
UNABLE TO FIND WORK
Unfortunately, immediate success stories like Velasco's aren't guaranteed. Some students are unable to find a job in their preferred career path and have to resort to part-time work.
"For me, it just got to the point where I realized that I had to take whatever I could get after graduating," said Coulter Cranston, who graduated with a degree in Chemistry last May.
Cranston struggled to find work in his field after applying for multiple positions, and eventually settled for a job as a sales associate at the KU Bookstore in July. After working there for a couple months, a full-time position opened up at Health Care Access Clinic where he had previously worked as a volunteer. After a difficult interviewing process, he was awarded the position.
"You just take something and use that as a source of income while you look for a job in your field."
For graduates like Cranston who are struggling to find a job right out of the gates, Hartley again suggested that constant networking and communication in your chosen field is crucial.
He said the most difficult part of the whole process was feeling like his four years of schooling had not paid off, but he understood it was necessary to bite the bullet and earn a paycheck, no matter the size.
"It's difficult to put pride aside and settle after working so hard for a degree," Cranston said. "But you'll be glad you have a source of income while you keep looking, though."
POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION
Miranda Fields, a senior from Shawnee, finally got the letter she was waiting for: One from the KU School of Medicine.
"I walked in and I saw the letter sitting on the counter and my stomach just dropped," Fields said. "I picked it up and it was thicker, and I said to myself 'They don't send multiple sheets just telling you no,' so I tore into it, read the first line and just started screaming."
Fields' acceptance into medical school was the culmination of years of prep-work, including months of studying for the MCAT, volunteering at hospitals and filling out tedious applications. She said those who wish to continue on with their education after graduation, whether it be medical school, law school or just graduate school, need to be prepared from the start of their college careers.
mentality you have to have," she said. "When your friends are going out and doing other things, you have to study and be dedicated because what you do as a freshman and sophomore matters."
"I remember sending my mom a text my sophomore year when all my friends got to go out for stop day, and I was still studying Organic Chemistry. I said, 'I just want to be a doctor so bad, I really hope this pays off,' and that's the
Hartley said some students don't consider post-undergrad education as seriously as Fields did, which can cause trouble down the road. She recommends going to graduate school only if it's part of a specific career plan, not just delay entering the adult-world.
"If you're just going to grad school or law school because you don't have a plan, it may or may not be beneficial to you," she said. "I tell students to really research that carefully, really talk to folks about it and commit to it and make sure it's going to be a benefit for you, because you're going to spend a lot of money and a couple extra years in school and if you still don't have a plan, you may find yourself unemployed coming out."
Edited by Ashleigh Tidwell
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STUDENT SENATE
STUDENT SENATE PASSES
FUNDING REFORM BILLS
"Where last year we were able to fund student groups a lot more, we have to look a little bit more critically at what we fund," said Drew Harger, Student Senate treasurer and a junior from McPherson.
Student Senate is on its targeted budget after passing $5,280 at Wednesday night's meeting with $24,215 left in this year's budget.
Student Senate has a smaller budget this year than in years past, because enrollment is down and less money was left over after last spring.
Senate passes funding reform campus fee bill
BLOCK ALLOCATIONS AND
CAMPUS FEES TO BE
REVIEWED EVERY YEAR
SEE SENATE PAGE 7A
Student Senate voted 49-0-4 to allow the campus fee review subcommittee to review every year instead of every other year.
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