October 05, 2021

Lead On! Enriching Leadership Development Activities for College Students

October 05, 2021/ Stephanie Chandra

One of the most critical steps to preparing college students for a successful future is helping them develop their leadership skills. Through meaningful experiences integrated throughout curricular and co-curricular activities, students are empowered to build their leadership portfolio and distinguish themselves from the pack (or from a stack of applications).

Taking on a leadership role on campus is a fantastic opportunity to build real-world, resume-building skills. Fortunately, there is no shortage of opportunities to lead in a campus community, from participating in student government, getting involved in a club or sports team, volunteering, pursuing a passion project, serving as a student ambassador to incoming students and beyond.

September 07, 2021

Fall Fun in '21! Inspiring Ideas for Outdoor & Virtual Campus Events

September 07, 2021/ Stephanie Chandra

27 Inspiring Ideas for Outdoor & Virtual Events this Fall

For many, one of the most beloved times of the year is fall. A brand new school year full of possibilities, an emergence of vibrant colors, flavors, and crisp, cool air. What’s not to love?

This year may look different for many college students following COVID-19 guidelines, but there are still many ways to take advantage of this beautiful season!

August 31, 2021

Make New Social Connections on Campus: Expand Your World

August 31, 2021/ Lucie-Kay Desthuis-Francis

Social connection is a core human need. Having a strong support network is essential to building a sense of belonging. Research shows the positive correlation between social connectedness and overall wellbeing, resilience, and life satisfaction.

For students, a feeling of belonging is a key predictor of student engagement, retention, and success. Social connections provide students with the emotional and academic support they need to thrive.

Regular social interaction helps develop meaningful and lasting relationships. There are plenty of stories of college friends starting a business together, and I personally have several friends who met their significant other in college. Even some of the more short-term connections can provide long-term benefits.

Having a strong support network helps students feel less isolated. It helps them realize that they are not alone in experiencing stress and anxiety. Social connectedness also helps prevent student burnout and contributes to higher student retention rates.

June 08, 2021

Make Your 2021 Career Fair the Most Successful!

June 08, 2021/ Lucie-Kay Desthuis-Francis

Make your 2021 Career Fair the most successful!

Career fairs provide students with the chance to learn about new companies and make face-to-face connections with potential employers and recruiters. Launched in 2020, as an alternative to in-person fairs, virtual fairs are a product of the Covid-19 Pandemic. They have, however, changed the mindset of how career fairs should be managed forever and are now a mainstay of early talent recruiting.

The benefits of this next-generation student engagement experience are proven. Whether your 2021 career fair will be fully in-person or hybrid, having a virtual guide or app is instrumental to the process from both an efficiency and qualitative perspective. Outlined below are five key takeaways, demonstrating why leveraging an online career fair platform will maximize the success of your next career fair.

May 18, 2021

26 Tips for Hosting a Successful & Engaging Virtual Student Orientation

May 18, 2021/ Stephanie Chandra

26 Tips for Hosting a Successful & Engaging Virtual Student Orientation

Connect Your Virtual Community! Whether campus life will be in-person, virtual or blended this fall, administrators in charge of welcoming their newest students are charged with a unique challenge in adapting in-person programming and resources into an engaging online format. The stakes are high, too. Welcome Week is typically the first opportunity to build relationships and introduce new students to the culture and traditions of your campus. With this new challenge, though, comes an enormous opportunity to elevate your orientation programming with virtual components that are accessible, engaging and sustainable over the entire onboarding process. With some creativity, innovation and helpful technologies, your virtual orientation can become a truly immersive and enriching experience for your campus community!