My Experience At A Graduate University Of Iowa City High School Essay

“Just one word … plastics,” the statement that alone can summarize Mike Nichols’ 1967 film, The Graduate. However, when Mr. McQuire tells the movie’s main character, Ben Braddock, that there is "a great future in plastics" he finds it irrelevant and escapes to be alone in his room. However this comment surreptitiously creates a parallel to everything we see in Ben’s life. Whether it be the apprehensive relationship with his parents, an alienated affair with Mrs. Robinson, or the near unsuccessful pursuit in finding the man within, the film conveys a strong sense of how fear and self doubt can lead to the ultimate downfall in a person.

At my graduate assistantship at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), the graduate students from Monmouth were introduced to a few of the key offices that work with Residential Education and Housing. Through this introduction, I was able to meet Kelly Hennessy, who is the current Associate Dean of Students in the Department of Health and Wellness at The College of New Jersey. As a future Student Affairs professional, one of my end goals would ultimately become a Dean of Students, so it was exciting to interview Hennessy and see how she got to where she is today. Originally when Hennessy first started her college years, she thought that she wanted to be a teacher. After working with the professionals in her Residence Life Office and Leadership Office at the University of Buffalo, where she received both her bachelors and master’s degrees, she realized that her passion was no longer teaching, but rather to become the professionals she was surrounded and inspired by every day. Hennessy has worked in Residence Life for majority of her career up to about two years ago when the Department of Health and Wellness first started on TCNJ’s campus.

I used to work for Fort Wayne Community Schools as an assistant teacher for an elementary school. I know there are several Human Services Professionals who are riddled throughout the various facilities in our area. I was able to secure an interview with the school counselor at Towles Montessori/New Tech Middle School. The school counselor’s name is Joyce Paige. She has been in the school system for the past 20 years and seen many different changes within the Family and Marriage therapy. I was interested in the many things we discussed and a few of the suggested questions led me to ask some questions of my own.

Hello Everyone! My name is Mark White and I am a school counselor here at Smith City high school. I was a school counselor at Smith City middle school for 3 years and I have been at the high school now for 2 years. I got both my undergrad and graduate degree from the University of Ohio in the fields of social work and school counseling. I love working with high school students and helping them

When attempting to locate a School Counselor to interview, I decided to interview a counselor at a local middle school located in Coal City, West Virginia. This interview will familiarize you with a School Counselor by the name of James Payne. You will gain a better understanding of his counseling history, his theory on counseling in a school system, the beliefs he expressed regarding the counseling profession and finally how he assists students on a daily basis.

I have a Master’s of Science Degree in Guidance and Counseling, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. My education has prepared me to address the developmental needs of students, through a comprehensive school counseling program, which addresses the academic, career and social development of students. Recently, I completed an internship to gain

The first couple of questions that were asked was just the simple stuff, such as; what degree(s) were obtained, how and why this field was chosen and to describe his current job. He started off by explaining what he does as a whole. We already know that he’s a school counselor, however, he’s so much more than just that. He shared that there are three different “branches” of counseling he works with. Academic, which is just making sure students pick the right classes. Career, which is helping students pick a career showing what they need in order to make that dream happen. Also, he helps individuals socially and personally, like many counselors do. Mr. Campbell has a B.S. degree in psychology and also a Masters in school counseling. He also informed me that he is a licensed

At Saint Mary’s College, the Collegiate Seminar program is a uniquely designed program for students to “serve the College’s goals for a liberal education [as it] strives to put students in possession of their powers to think clearly, critically, and collaboratively, and articulate their ideas effectively—powers that will serve them for the rest of their lives.” (SMC Seminar 104 Course Reader) As a requirement for graduation, all students regardless of what discipline they are in must complete four courses of seminar. A quite interesting kind of class as it integrates students from different kinds of discipline, thus, attracting different kinds of perspectives, creating stimulating conversations about varying topics. Unlike traditional teacher-centered teaching, the Seminar program invites students to interrogate texts and examine questions that are raised by both the text and the students through stimulating discussions. Additionally, these discussions are meant to create an environment “in which the student and the seminar leader engage together in the pursuit of understanding.” (stmarys-ca.edu/collegiate-seminar/seminars)

Preparing for the the next steps in my education has been a daunting task these and in many ways it had been difficult for me to imagine myself in graduate school. Having spent the last semester surrounded by graduate and post-graduate level interns, I have caught a glimpse at what graduate education will be like and have gained confidence in my ability to succeed in a graduate program. I have witnessed the learning theories and social psychology theories that I learned as an undergraduate student applied in

I have just arrived at Iowa State University to study at faculty of engineering. It will be a great experience to live in place that you didn’t visit before. The first impression I have got about the people here is that they are very helpful and faithful, this including students, university’s staff and all workers. The campus is very large, and there are many buildings that reflect the culture of this state. Iowa State's central campus includes 490 acres of trees, plants, and classically designed buildings. The landscape's most dominant feature is the 20-acre central lawn. The other buildings include Campanile, Beardshear Hall, and Curtiss Hall, circled and preserved the central lawn, creating a space where students study, relax, and socialize. My favorite place in campus is the library.

American high schools have over a million dropouts in a school year. School reform in America has been needed for a long time. America is falling behind in college education because schools are being run as businesses and the government is hemorrhaging money for them.

All children become an adult at some point in their lives. The transition between high school and college exemplifies this transition. However few of these our students feel prepared for the challenge that is adult life. After living with their parents for 17-18 years, the move away from home and getting saddled with a plethora of responsibilities can be jolting. William Allen has many graduation requirements, but an Independent Living class is not one of them. This needs to change. High School ought to prepare students for everyday aspect of life after high school, not just the academic aspect of college.

My first quarter at Roanoke Valley Early College has been phenomenal! Although it’s my first year, I’ve learned so much and it seems as if the time has moved by so swiftly. I’ve been working vigorously to pass all my classes and I believe I can achieve my goal of making all A’s on my report card. RVEC has HUGE opportunities in store and that’s why I want to continue my education here.

My junior year was the third and final year that I was enrolled in the business academy at my high school. Being in the business academy was just a sophisticated way of saying that I was taking an online business course through a local community college. It also meant that I was automatically a part of a career and technical student organization called Business Professionals of America. For the three previous years, I had participated in the Regional BPA Competition, however, I fell short one place of qualifying for the State Competition each year.

Hello! Welcome aboard our team! I ‘am pleased to have you working with us. I’m looking forward to seeing you grow and develop at Southwood School. I hope that you find your work to be rewarding, challenging and meaningful. Following is a scheduled agenda for the day. Please follow precisely due to a busy day. Scheduled breaks and lunch are offered. Thank you, Sincerely, Principal Sandell