LION ALUMNI NEWS Almost Done! A Word from the Manager of Alumni Affairs Your first year away from Hyde is coming to an end. That means different things for different people. Some of you have been working, while others have encountered the many battles of attending college for the first time. Still, some others will be starting their first full semester soon. Whether you will be starting or returning, if you will be attending college this fall, please be sure to fill out the FAFSA (and TAP if you’re going to attend within New York State). If you need help figuring out how much of a loan, if any, you need to take out, or other fi-nancial-related issues, please let me know. We are currently having this discussion with present seniors, and I would be more than willing to provide you with a refresher. And, since summer is upon us, that means that many of you will be applying for jobs. If you were not able to attend our alumni career planning workshop, send me your resume and I will help you to revise it so that you can apply for jobs and in-ternships. I wish you all the best of luck with the endeavors with which you are challenging yourselves, and encourage you to let me know if you need some help!

Inside this Issue

Almost Done Pg. 1

Thinking About Transferring? Pg. 2

“Interning During the School Year” Pg. 3

Road Trips, B-Days, & Reminders Pg. 4

The illiterate of the 21st century

will not be those who cannot read

and write, but those who cannot

learn, unlearn, and relearn.

-Alvin Toffler

1. Get all the facts. Make sure you know exactly what the school you plan to

transfer to requires. It’s nice to have a goal, but there will always be steps

you have to take in order to make it happen, no matter where you plan on

transferring. Attention to detail is imperative.

2. Choose wisely. Think of all the reasons why you

want to leave your current school, and then try

your best to find a school that will give you what

you’re missing. Be specific about what you’re look-

ing for in a school. A change of scenery doesn’t al-

ways add up to a better college experience.

3. Make sure your credits will transfer. This is probably the trickiest part of transferring to a

new school. Credits that won’t carry over from your current school are not only a waste of

time but also a waste of money.

4. Don’t quit just yet. As a potential transfer student, you are less likely to be

judged by your standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, etc.). Prospective schools

will weigh your current college grades more heavily. So don’t slack just be-

cause you want to leave. Do exactly the opposite.

5. Save the trash talk. When applying to a new school, don’t put

down your current school or highlight what you see as its flaws.

Instead, focus on the reasons why you want to attend the new

school and why you think you would be a great fit.

6. Let go of the outcome. If you don’t get into the school you

planned on transferring to, don’t do anything rash. Dropping out will only push you further

away from your goals. Keep in mind , too, that many who “take time off” find it very difficult

to return.

Thinking About Transferring? While the idea of transferring sounds promising, it’s actually a lot harder than it seems. Here a just a few

helpful tips to keep in mind.

Interning During the School Year By Kathryn Knight Randolph August 16, 2012 Courtesy of FastWeb.com

We say it all the time, but we’ll say it again: an internship is the first step toward your

future career, and it’s imperative that you complete at least one internship during col-

lege. But with all of your other commitments, especially during the school year, how is it

possible?

When students think of internships, they typically think of a 9 to 5 job that requires

their attendance five days a week. While that is the case for many internships, there are

also internships that offer students a little more flexibility, and more so during the

school year.

So how do you get one of these flexible internships?

Visit your campus Career Center. During your first few days on campus, make it a point

to get to your Career Center. They’ll have a pulse on internship opportunities during the

school year that don’t require a full-time commitment. It also doesn’t hurt to talk to

them now about next year’s summer internship openings.

They can also point you to various offices and professors on campus who might be look-

ing for an intern. This is obviously ideal as your bosses will always put your schoolwork

and related responsibilities before showing up for work and sticking to your initial

schedule.

Make cold calls and visits to businesses in your college town. What are your future

career pursuits? Find a local business or corporation in your college town that is in the

same or a similar industry, and make a call or visit to their Human Resources depart-

ment.

Find your next internship on Fastweb.

Ask about flexible internship opportunities for college students. If they don’t have a

program, talk about opportunities to job shadow or serve in an unpaid capacity. Know-

ing that you’re in school and admiring your desire to simply learn, these companies are

a lot more likely to accommodate your busy schedule.

Now that you know where to turn for the internship, how do you make the time?

Develop a strict schedule for yourself. There is no time like college to learn time man-

agement. When you land your internship, plot out your typical week and look for win-

dows that allow you to study and still take part in your favorite extracurricular activities.

Granted, there will be some sacrificing on your part. You may have to skip out on your

favorite intramural sport for the semester to complete your internship, but there is al-

ways next semester to get back into the game. In addition to scheduling class, work

hours and study sessions, don’t forget to budget some time for fun. You’ll definitely

need it!

Keep things in perspective. It can get easy to get bogged down by so many responsibili-

ties at once, but look at the big picture. You’re not only furthering your education at this

point, but you’re also laying the groundwork for your future career. Those long nights

and stressful study sessions will be totally worth it when you’re talking about your in-

ternship, time management skills and lessons learned in future job interviews.

Making the Most of Your

Internship ______________

1. Do your research Look for opportunities in industries that not only interest you, but will also boost your resume . 2. Take it seriously Arrive on time, dressed appropriately, and ready to work every day you are scheduled. Your lack of commitment will only hin-der your chances of land-ing a job with the compa-ny or getting a decent rec-ommendation. 3. Seek Advice Ask your boss and co-workers for ways you can do better. Then sincerely try to apply what they say. Your humility will say a lot about you. 4. Make Connections You’ll hear throughout your college career that it’s all about connections, so start making some! Make sure people remem-ber your name and your work ethic. It could mean a job after graduation. 5. Say Thank You! Don’t forget to thank your boss and everyone who made this opportunity possible for you. Your gratitude will go a long way.

Financial Aid

If you need help (i.e. asking for

more money, applying for/

accepting loans, etc.) with your

financial aid package, please

contact John!!

Reminders,

Updates,&

Announcements!

:) Tristan April 28th

:) Dominique Batista May 5th

:) Bellanise May 6th

:) Jahdai May 27th

:) Jonathan May 29th

:) Saddat June 3rd

:) Shaquaya June 26th

One-year reunion will be held in June 2014! If you have ideas for the event, text them to 718-916-1077.

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this summer!