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The Rangel Summer Enrichment Program application window is STILL OPEN for summer 2025! If you plan to attend please consider attending this webinar to learn more about how to draft your personal and financial needs statements - two important parts of the application process!!!

There are so many great options. The earlier you start planning, the better the implementation!

3 reasons why our students choose us! 🎓Smaller class sizes allow for a deeper connection with peers and faculty 🎓All of our programs can be completed online, so students are able to manage their personal and professional lives while they study 🎓Award winning accredited programs facilitated by faculty who have real world professional experience. Interested in learning more? Check out our upcoming virtual open house events here: https://okt.to/NzGka4

The Fellowship Foundations series is back! This series of workshops allows students to reflect on their goals and explore all of the resources on USC’s campus and beyond. In addition to gaining a deeper understanding of options for your future, each participant will create useful documents like resumes and personal statements for a variety of applications.

Summer school can be a valuable and worthwhile experience for students and can help close the learning loss gap. Learn more about the benefits of extended learning programs at: s-w.co/learning-loss

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MODs are a much-beloved experience at #YSE - one that incoming students really look forward to and alumni remember long after they graduate. The New Haven Science-to-Solutions MOD introduces students to tools for understanding and addressing issues facing New Haven and many urban areas today - issues around water management, #urbanforestry, #environmentaljustice, climate mitigation, and wildlife conservation. #yale #urbanclimatesolutions

Teachers: Time for you to relax, rest and replenish because you've risen to the challenge of another academic year. But do you want to use some of your time over the summer holidays to invest in your career? If so, then our summer school features five activities expertly designed to help you: Discover what you love Find your true values Use fun ways to research different roles Visualise your best future Uncover organisations that align with you Whether you've left teaching, are considering a move outside of the classroom or thinking of promotion in school, let our summer school help you chart a course to finding work that you love. Sign up below to find out more. https://lnkd.in/ebKjTkry

My Discover Year colleague Arielle Gatotos is featured in the latest issue of OSCA Today, with an article about how her gap year helped her -- a high-achieving student -- open her mind to new possibilities and discover a fulfilling career path. It's been such a privilege to watch Arielle's growth from the start of her Discover Year, through 10 months of exploration and learning, to her excitement at pursuing a university degree she'd never considered before, to being a university grad and a valued team member at DY. One thing I love about being a Discover Year facilitator is the diversity of students I get to meet. There are driven young people like Arielle, who know that there's more to life than good grades. There are smart, talented folks who weren't well-served by traditional education models but thrive in the more experiential environment at DY. And there are multi-passionate youth who just need more time and exploration before they feel ready to decide on their next steps. I can't recommend this program enough. To find out more, or attend an information session, visit https://discoveryear.ca/. Mid-year applications are now open (closing on Feb 2) for young people who have changed their mind about their post-secondary plans, or decided mid-gap year that they need more structure in order to thrive. https://lnkd.in/gphCD32m

Last week, I had the privilege of attending the EAWOP Summer School 2024 for Early Career Scholars. It was an incredible experience, filled with inspiring speeches from esteemed academics in work and organizational psychology, along with the opportunity to present my current research. Three key moments left a lasting impact on me. First, Prof Roberta Fida's lively speech on moral disengagement challenged us to think critically about how individuals rationalize unethical behavior, sometimes automatically and without much conscious thought. Second, the thought-provoking reflections with Belgin Okay-Somerville about our careers. We explored deep questions, such as 'Why are you where you are now?', a powerful reminder to reflect on our personal and professional journeys as we strive to build academic careers as early career scholars. Third, Rob Briner's reassuring message that it's OK to be confused: 'If you're not confused, what's wrong with you?' These words resonated with me, emphasizing that uncertainty is a natural part of the process. Special thanks to Ishbel McWha-Hermann, Kristina Potočnik, and Tom Calvard for organizing such a fantastic summer school!