Are You Set to Graduate?

May graduation is approaching fast. For all those graduating the pressure is on to succeed. Many students find themselves overloaded with the combination of work to finish and figuring out where they will end up going in May.

The Lyndon State College campus has resources and events to make this transition less stressful. One event being offered very soon is the Graduation Information Galore Commencement Fair Day. Monday, March 12, from 11am-3pm in ASAC 100, graduating seniors can come and get information, ask questions, and order their cap and gown for the graduation ceremony.

There will be refreshments, door prizes, and live acoustic music by Suncooked. Various booths will be set up where students can create a "write-on" graduation tee with CAB, verify their name and degree for their diploma, and get details about this years senior week including the dinner cruise.

Staff members from both Career Services and Financial Aid will be available for students with any questions about their accounts or interest in receiving information to assist with job searching. Linda Wacholder, Director of Career Services encourages all graduates to attend and use all the resources Lyndon has to offer.

Linda Wacholder has many websites and articles that can help ease seniors into the job search and resume building process. When asked about what she believes is most helpful to seniors in their last semester she said, "My advice to seniors is just start doing something, acknowledge that you are graduating and start thinking about it".

Wacholder's Life Beyond The Classroom is a senior course that does just that. It is focused on helping seniors build their resume and cover letter correctly and get a step up on job searching before graduation. For more information on what Career Services offers you can visit www.lyndonstate.edu/careers or attend the Graduation Commencement Fair Day and visit the booths.