As promised, this next video talks about the importance of just starting somewhere. If you missed the first video, check that out before you watch this one. The video below includes ideas you can try right away. Just get started! Or, if you’re trucking along, make a commitment to take things to next level. Leave […]
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Is Transformation Possible?
Is Transformation Possible?
I’m rolling out some FREE, fun things this week, and this video below is the first! When it comes to equipping students for life after college, it’s easy to doubt our own efforts. We may wonder: Are we even making a difference? In this video, I talk about how we started small. Very small. We […]
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Equipping Students for Life After College
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Equipping Students for Life After College
Many years ago, when my team and I started equipping students to thrive after college, we felt like we were creating in the dark. There were not many resources out there – for students or for those who work with them. We did a lot of building from the ground up, spun our wheels many […]
Are You Turning This Perceived Weakness into a Strength for Students?
Are You Turning This Perceived Weakness into a Strength for Students?
Let me guess: Often, you feel like you’re in an uphill battle. You’re trying to convince students to take advantage of resources you have to offer, but they don’t know what they don’t know, so they opt out. I get it. I’ve been just as frustrated, but I’ve also learned that there’s something we can […]
The Importance of Place and Space in Preparing Students for Life After College
The Importance of Place and Space in Preparing Students for Life After College
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9ZVK_I9aE[/embedyt] In this video I share a little bit about how the Life After College program got started at Hope College. One of the key things we talked about as it was getting off the ground was the importance of space and place. At the end of the video I mention a special, limited-time […]
Why Equipping Students for Life After College Matters & How You Can Help
Why Equipping Students for Life After College Matters & How You Can Help
This is the first of series of videos for those who are serious about equipping students for life after college. In this video I get personal – see if you notice it before the reveal. 🙂 I also share why this matters – how intervening in the lives of students during the college years makes […]