Transitions- Making Change Work for You
Transition |tranˈzi sh ən; -ˈsi sh ən| – the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another, Ex: students in transition from high school to college to career
- You are a high school student making the transition to college…
- You are an adult making the transition back to college after years away from a campus…
- You are an International student making the transition to America and the university campus…
- You are getting ready to transition from college to your first career…
Each of these is a life-changing experience. Making a smooth transition is critical to your success. Destination College & Beyond prepares you, supports you and coaches you through your transitions from high school to college to career. We are your trusted advisor, coach, support person and resource for making transitions that lead you to college and career success.
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- Adjusting to college life as the “new kid” on campus – creating your community; the magic 10th week; dorm life & roommates; Greek Life – yes or no; “showing up” – classes & professors; building a healthy lifestyle; managing money & credit cards; longing for home & “old friends”; handling loneliness, homesickness & the blues; the first visit home…
- Adjusting to college life as an adult learner – identifying your vision & goals for the college experience; balancing family, work & education; finding your place in the campus community; getting to know your profs; building the study habit; getting involved…
- Adjusting to college life as an International student – preparing to come to America (document translation, passports, visas); arriving in America (customs, immigration, initial orientation to your new community); setting into your community (orientation to the campus community & beyond, housing (on campus, off campus, host families), banking, transportation, religious centers, safety & security, shopping, things to do; getting acquainted with America (customs & culture); managing life in America (getting involved, dealing with homesickness & culture shock, staying in touch with home); exploring opportunities to work in America (rules & regulations on employment)…
- Adjusting to first career from college graduate – building your life as an independent young adult; preparing for the work world by honing interpersonal & communication skills, team work, problem-solving, creative thinking & taking the initiative; navigating the challenges of the work world; designing the next step in your career…
Regardless of your transition, we are here to serve you through in-person meetings, Skype, instant messenger, texting, telephone and e-mail…Contact us today to begin creating your college and career success.
