around graduation time, most of her
friends were unemployed, too.
“The majority of my friends were just
like, ‘Well, we’re still applying, and we’ll figure it out,’ ” Robinson said. “Everybody
was discouraged, but they knew that everyone was having a hard time, so it made you
feel like you weren’t a complete failure at
finding a job.”
Graduates also can take some of the
pressure off themselves, career counselors
say, by remaining flexible and open to job
possibilities. The first job doesn’t have to
be, and probably won’t be perfect. The
important thing is to just do something.
“I’m encouraging students to think of
their first job as a first job and not the rest
of their lives,” Babaian said. “It’s just a step
that’s going to take them to another
door.”
KATHERINE EVANS ’09 was an intern
with the Review as a student at Carolina.
After spending most of the summer
job-searching, she has begun working as a
program fellow with the new Hesburgh-Yusko
Scholars Program.
DIFFERENT GENERATIONS ... SAME DESTINATION
When Hans Krusa moved to Carol Woods, he never dreamed that one day
his daughter would join him! However, as Joan saw her parents thrive in
a community filled with opportunities for continued learning, growing
and contributing, she and her husband signed up for future residency.
Whether mentoring students, volunteering in the larger community,
or interacting with children at the on-site day care, Carol Woods’
residents continue to lead active, stimulating lives filled with meaningful
moments!
You’re never too young to start planning for the future.
Call 1-800-518-9333
today to discuss our future residency program.
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Making a Difference for 30 Years
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