If you live in the Residence Halls at The New School then this is the place for you!
Monday, November 29, 2010
October Program of the Month: Ask-A-Shrink
On Wednesday, October 6th, 13th Street RAs Zach Fried and Malia Okusi hosted their "Ask-a-Shrink" program in the 13th Street Lounge. In an effort to raise awareness around National Mental Illness Week, Dr. Jerry Finkelstein, Director of Counseling Services at The New School, came to the residence hall to answer questions and discuss issues pertaining to mental health, depression, and the college transition. More than a dozen residents had the opportunity to discuss these issues, as well as ask specific questions anonymously, with Dr. Finkelstein. Residents also learned about different methods of measuring depression and self evaluation methods, and everyone enjoyed the dark chocolate that was on hand to help stimulate serotonin levels.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Transferable skills.... Grads - listen up!
As you prepare to apply for fall leadership positions, internships, summer jobs or your first "real" job...don't dismiss your transferable skills! So, how do you go about determining what your current transferable skills are? Consider these steps:
1. Dissect past experiences: Review past job descriptions and responsibilities. And, don’t forget any hobbies, service or involvement opportunities you have had.
2. Take notes: Identify and write down key skills that you gained from past experiences. Create an extensive list, don’t keep it small.
3. Identify desired positions/experiences: Whether you are looking for a job or seeking a new leadership position on campus, you need to determine what your ultimate goals are, and how and where you want to contribute your skills and time.
4. Change language: Once you have identified your skills and your desired “next step” you can create your list of transferable skills that successfully market you for the role you are seeking (i.e. fundraising experience = sales experience OR hall programming = event planning).
5. Visit your Career Services Office: You have a valuable resource on campus that can assist you in translating your transferable skills on to a resume, cover letter and an interview. In addition, many Career Services Offices can help you match your transferable skills with potential career options. Take advantage of these services!
• Avoid slang – don’t make potential employers guess what you are talking about.
• Consolidate your experiences - you aren’t writing a memoir, you are compiling a resume. Try to limit your resume to one to two pages with the highlights of your experiences.
• Go beyond the paid positions - include any volunteer experiences or hobbies that provided you with specific marketable skills.
• Second set of eyes - ask a mentor, supervisor or friend to review your resume for clarification, typos and to ensure you didn’t forget to include anything.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
20th Street Coastal CleanUp
On September 19th, Hall Council members at the
Among countless other items, including toys, plastic bags and cups, and food wrappers, the Cleanup team also discovered furniture, a bicycle, and even a surge protector. By far the most common item found along the shore were small (less than 2-liter) plastic bottles – the volunteers found over 300 of these alone!
Our oceans are becoming increasingly polluted each year, and, while Cleanup efforts are invaluable to reversing the problem, they are unfortunately not enough. Prevention is key! Always make sure that your garbage ends up in a trash can (or, even better, a recycling bin!), and if you see your friends littering, encourage them to consider the immense environmental impact that one small action can make. We all love our city, so let’s do our part to keep its beaches clean!
For more information on Coastal Cleanup, or to get involved, contact the Ocean Conservancy at:
Ocean Conservancy 1300 19th Street, NW 8th Floor
Toll-free: 800-519-1541
Or visit them online at:
Written by:
Spike Schwab
Literature Studies
Eugene Lang College