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Network News NOV DEC 2019 SPECIAL NATIONAL CAREER MONTH ISSUE Work it in this issue Career moves that you need right now National Career Development Month BAY PATH UNIVERSITY STUDENT MAGAZINE

From your Network News Editors You made it through the semester Congratulations to everyone and good luck to those graduating this winter This edition of Network News is a collection of career focused stories and resources to help you during internships jobs and transitioning out of a school environment The issue was developed with the inspiration of National Career Development Month November a month that helps us think about how we prepare for the future Thank you all for your ongoing support and we will see you all in the new year Zo Naglieri Prescod Editor Class of 2020 I am incredibly proud of this issue of Network News because it truly represents Bay Path University as a whole I am grateful for all of the contributors that added their value to the publication The Fall 2019 semester is over I hope you all get a chance to relax and enjoy your winter break You deserve it Allison Zaczynski Associate Editor Class of 2020 Network News wants your news Please send your news to studentnewsroom baypath edu 2

Career MOVES that you definitely want to make Success Step 6 Graduation expectations Life after graduation Step 3 Re imagine your image and make a great first impression Step 4 Making the most of senior year Step 5 Graduation Step 2 Getting prepared for your career journey Step 1 Choose your path How to become a National Career Month Outlook 2019 About this special issue This special issue will share articles related to the following six steps We hope that this special issue will be helpful on your journey

National Career Development Month National Career Development Month helps us focus on the central themes of developing your career No matter where you are in school or where you are in your career path career development is part of lifelong learning The mission of Sullivan Career and Life Planning is to empower you to develop your passion purpose and potential We ask you to take some time to reflect upon what you are doing to support your career development proactively and ways to make this plan actionable throughout your time at Bay Path Always have a next step in your plan We are excited to help you engage in this adventure at any point along the way Career development is about self leadership proactively choosing to set career goals for yourself and surround yourself with people who support you in achieving these goals Ask for help When you invite others into your career journey you will also have the gift of being part of theirs Strengthening relationships with others helps you create confidence and opportunity We are grateful for the students who contributed thoughtful career development strategies to this month s Network News Carpe Diem Stay tuned for more career development stories and SCLP updates in future issues of Network News Laurie Cirillo Executive Director of Career and Life Planning Sullivan Career and Life Planning Center

Sullivan Career Life Planning Team Laurie Cirillo Executive Director Career Life Planning lcirillo baypath edu 413 565 1006 Crystal Senter Brown Director of Employer Relations csenterbrown baypath edu 413 565 1293 Sally Schirmer Smith Career Coach salsmith baypath edu 413 565 1290 Majors Sciences and Psychology HHS PreOT Tracy Trial Career Coach ttrial baypath edu 413 565 1578 Majors Business Accounting Cyber Liberal Studies Communications Liberal Studies Education Justice Studies Legal Studies and Exploratory Work Study Students careers baypath edu 413 565 1049 Maria Gil Mariah Esquilin Gabriela Garcia Imani Gonzalez Shelene Mitchell Nicole D Angelo Graduate Assistant gacareers baypath edu 413 565 1777 Alex Moriarty Graduate Intern gicareers baypath edu 413 565 1777 Sullivan Career and Life Planning Center Bay Path University Blake Student Commons 588 Longmeadow Street Longmeadow MA 01106 413 565 1049 careers baypath edu

Step 1 Choose Your Path Career Goals by Allison Zaczynski We all have big dreams we want to achieve That is why we are in college Bay Path University has it all STEM Business Legal Studies Cybersecurity and more While we are enrolled in the right degree program to pursue our passions there are many more steps beyond your college education that can help you achieve your career goals Volunteer work internships and relevant certifications in your field of choice can help you get ahead Students at Bay Path University interviewed role models across various disciplines Continue reading for the inside scoop on how to get where you want to go and what it is really like once you are there CAREER GOAL Journalist Tom Shea Former Sports Writer at The Republican Freelance Journalist Interviewed by Allison Zaczynski Is there a secret to a great article or a great interview Tom I don t think there is a secret to great articles or a great interview I think it is work People will keep reading if you make them care Make them feel If it s journalism non fiction then it is time you spend with someone talking or interviewing noticing and hearing what s said and sometimes what is unsaid You bring your soul experience to your writing and the people you interview As for interviewing I always try to get all the basic facts how old are you Where neighborhood did you grow up But sometimes I ll ask someone tell me something you haven t told anyone before I m good about follow up questions If they mention they have a new car I ll ask where did you buy it Why What was the salesperson like Would you go back Is that part of the interview or a conversation who can tell And a lot of information you gather ends up on the cutting room floor but I always want to feel that I know the person I m writing about as well as their relatives do Sometimes of course I d didn t have the luxury of time to achieve that goal But that is what I was aiming for strived for You dabble in different types of writing Which writing genre is the one that you are most passionate Tom To be honest I have only truly dabbled in fiction I think I start off very well but I can never sustain any kind of story in fiction So I am thankful to have non fiction journalism telling stories as a skill

TOM SHEA CONTINUED photo credit Bay Path University Is there a different style of writing that you would like to explore Tom I would like to really get serious about poetry I love to read it And I am fascinated by the different forms It feels like a whole new country that I d like to live in for awhile What is your advice to Communications Professional Writing students Tom In so many ways the only advice I can give is do the work And that means rear end in the chair the computer on When I worked for the Springfield Newspapers we had a deadline every day You couldn t miss it Or you didn t have a job So I got in the habit But once I did a story about local authors how they faced the blank page every single day The mostly fiction writer Elinor Lipman said she writes two pages a day Sometimes it came early sometimes dusk was approaching I don t remember her exact quote but it was something like If you do that for 30 days you have 60 pages When you lift 60 pages you are invested Most of us like to think about writing But writers write Get a comfortable chair sit down write What is the most exciting opportunity your writing career has brought you Tom I started out as a sportswriter covering sandlot baseball When I left sports I had covered a bunch of World Series so my shorthand line was I ve covered the sandlots to the World Championship But I got tired of knowing the answer to questions before I even asked them So on the news feature side I loved the whole aspect of not knowing the answers and learning something new everyday It sounds like a cliche but it wasn t at all I guess I could list famous people I ve interviewed but they weren t as interesting to me as folks who were these unsung heroes in our midst

photo credit Bay Path University CAREER GOAL Palaeoecologist Dr Gina Semprebon Professor of Biology at BPU Interviewed by Shelene Mitchell When you were a student did you participate in internships If so where And doing what Gina Yes at Mercy Hospital in the clinical chemistry lab learning about the analytical lab instrumentation and techniques What jobs have you held in your field Gina Clinical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor of Clinical Laboratory Director of a Clinical School of Medical Technology Professor at 5 Colleges and Universities Founding Chair of Science Department at Bay Path Founding Director of the Center of Excellence for Women in STEM at Bay Path What education certifications and work experience paid or unpaid would you encourage for anybody pursuing a career in biology or palaeoecology Gina It depends on your goals If you want to be a professor and or researcher like I am you should get a Ph D You should also do internships or shadowing experiences so you know what the day to day life would be like if you were in that field What other career paths have you experienced if any What other career paths would you consider if you ever decided to change fields Gina Clinical Laboratory Science Teaching Paleoecologist and music teacher I would consider going back to teaching music and also writing more books and starting my own business What is a goal or accomplishment you are working towards Gina I am writing an e book in paleontology and children s books science themes

Is there a different style of writing that you would like to explore Suzanne I was fascinated when my last nonfiction book This Is Paradise An Irish Mother s Grief an African Village s Plight and the Medical Clinic That Brought Fresh Hope to Both was turned into a play by West Springfield playwright and Majestic Theater founder Danny Eaton and I m great friends with Elizabeth Searle who regularly writes screenplays and rock operas so writing for the stage would be great fun to explore I d say CAREER GOAL Published Author Suzanne Strempek Shea Writer in Residence at BPU Author of 11 books Interviewed by Allison Zaczynski Is there a secret to a great article or a great interview Suzanne Think of story ideas no one else has considered or covered As Tommy Shea her husband and fellow Bay Path University MFA professor likes to say see the obvious which is what so many people miss What stories are right in front of you that no one is paying attention to In interviewing make your subject comfortable by being real and connecting in some way with your subject rather than just being someone reading off a list of questions You dabble in different types of writing What is your advice to Communications Professional Writing students Suzanne Do the work We need good writing in this world and people who spread the word Thank you for wanting to go into this field Do the work practice your writing every day even if just that few sentences a day and read an article a short story a book all can be another class you take teaching you what to do in your own work and perhaps what not to do What is the most exciting opportunity your writing career has brought you Suzanne Having this life is the best thing writing has brought me That I get to tell stories and make a living by doing that and showing others the way in that work it s just a blessing It s given me a frontrow seat on life and none of it would be happening if people didn t give me the chance to do this work including Bay Path President Carol Leary who hired me 15 years ago and if readers didn t read what I write I m grateful to all Which writing genre is the one that you are most passionate about Suzanne Funny someone just asked me that today and I said I was glad to have the two genres to work in From starting out as a reporter nonfiction was my first genre and then when I began writing fiction it was fun to create in that way and now that I can choose between the two it s great to have the option of working on real life or borrowing from it photo credit Bay Path University

CAREER GOAL Union Diversity Representation Lisa Clauson Director of Strategic Partnerships for the New England Carpenters Labor Management Program Interviewed by Julia DeRidder What does your job description entail on a daily basis Lisa I do a mix of work I do outreach to recruit more women and people of color to the union through community organizations political allies vocational technical high schools among other places It can be one on one outreach or group presentations I then do what we call Business Development work which is outreach to people and institutions that have construction projects coming up and getting them interested in considering union contractors and having diversity goals or requirements on their jobs I also do membership and leadership development work connecting with our members particularly the women doing this work We have regular membership meetings and committee meetings I started a Sisters in the Brotherhood chapter bringing together our women members I am also active in staffing out our Springfield Volunteer Organizing Committee which brings together active members to plan volunteer projects and do political endorsement work All of these meetings require turnout calls agenda development work and prep with our members Daily the work changes Some days I m running from meeting to meeting some days I ll be in our office all day We have offices in Springfield and Worcester and our union is headquartered in Boston What led you to decide to work at the New England Carpenters Labor Management Program Lisa I have a background in community and union organizing My prior job was with the hotel and food service workers union UNITE HERE Local 26 in Boston I was their Community Political Director For family reasons I moved to Western Mass four years ago and Local 26 s work was all in the Boston area so I left that job and looked for a new organizing position The Carpenters Union hired me and created a job for me aimed at using my experience and skills I wasn t sure if it would be a good fit as I didn t have a lot of experience with the building trades and I didn t know the Carpenters Western Mass team However it seemed exciting to me to work to recruit more women and people of color to the trade and open up more opportunities for them as well I m very glad I took the position and have really appreciated being a part of this team photo credit LinkedIn

LISA CLAUSON CONTINUED What do you find most rewarding about your work Lisa It is terrific being able to play a role in changing people s lives I have worked with women and men letting them know about our apprenticeship program apply to it and figure out their first union job I ve been able to then see some of these members change their lives A few were homeless and couch surfing with friends or living in a shelter prior to starting this work and now they have stable jobs income and are able to take care of themselves and their families with the income from one full time job It is also fun to watch members skills develop as they progress through our apprenticeship program and the pride they can take in what they build and what they accomplish I take pride in more jobs being created that ensure women and people of color are getting equal opportunities to the work What is a goal you look forward to achieving Lisa Currently 2 3 of construction work in our region is performed by women I want to see that number increase Boston is currently 8 9 women and I d like to see our region hit 10 in the next few years Lastly do you have any advice for students like myself who are still deciding on a major and our plan for the future or did you always know your career goals and how to reach them Lisa I was very uncertain about what I would do when I left college I was interested in public sector and non profit work and didn t know what organizing really was but took an organizing job and figured I d do it for a year or two then maybe go to grad school or see what happened next I ended up doing that original job for 13 years and was then recruited to my next one I d recommend that students explore different opportunities try out internships or jobs that might be outside of what you are initially thinking you would do Network and do lots of outreach meetings with people asking questions about their career paths and the companies or organizations they work for The more info you gather the more it will help you become clearer about what you might be interested in and what you definitely are not interested in And the more people you talk to the more opportunities may open up People enjoy talking with young people about the work they ve done and the paths they have taken Don t be shy about asking to meet with people and have coffee with them You may get some who are too busy but many will say yes In terms of advice on achieving your goals whether you are in a white collar or a blue collar career hard work a strong work ethic and thinking about the next steps with your work is what leads to success Be it in the trades or in a salaried position like mine people want to see you arrive early for work work hard while you are there and on the clock so to speak and that you are coming with ideas on how to move the work forward

CAREER GOAL Psychology Corrine LaChapelle Direct Therapist at May Institute Interviewed by Melissa Fantato When you were a student did you participate in internships If so where And doing what Corrine I was an intern at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center in East Hartford CT as a recreation therapist intern I had a floor where I created activities for the patients to participate in I visited 1 1 with the patients I did intake interviews assessments and followed these patients through till their outpatient paperwork I did some customer service intakes to assess how the patients were feeling about staff food and the facility I also visited with those patients that were on Hospice Along with these responsibilities I also tried to get the patients downstairs to recreation to participate in the facility s recreation department so they felt included and supported What jobs have you held in your field Corrine Right now I am an ABA direct therapist working at the May Institute however before I was a direct therapist at Growing Potential Services I worked as a Program Director at a summer camp for individuals with disabilities where I worked for 5 years What is a goal or accomplishment you are working towards Corrine Currently I am working to complete my Master s in Applied Behavioral Analysis and sit for my BCBA certification My biggest goal is to own a camp for individuals with disabilities that is run year round What education certifications and work experience paid or unpaid would you encourage for anybody pursuing a career in your field Corrine I am a big believer in always saying yes no matter what the experience may be so long as you can justify it as serving your passions and future Getting your bachelor s in psychology is the first step the next would be a master s in a subject matter that means something to you However it does not have to be subsequent to one another as long as you take on each experience to learn Don t be afraid to do things that are unpaid as they sometimes have the biggest takeaways the only way to experience the field sometimes is to take these opportunities and learn photo credit LinkedIn What other career paths have you experienced if any What other career paths would you consider if you ever decided to change fields Corrine As for other career paths that I have experienced 3 come to mind My parents owned a restaurant where I experienced in depth how to run and build a business so I was exposed to Business and was able to immediately cross this off as an option for a career I dabbled in teaching for 2 years as a substitute teacher in Connecticut and though I enjoyed the idea of teaching this was not a path that I would be able to commit to I volunteered in a facility when I was younger that offered Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy I was able to observe the therapy sessions and even participate such as leading sessions or activities that I was trained in by the OT s PT s If I had not gone into Psychology I would have followed the career path of Occupational Therapy

CAREER GOAL Non Profit Leadership Yvette Frisby Adjunct Professor at BPU Advisory Council Member Interviewed by Tabitha Shustock What are typical entry level roles for new graduates that might be available in this degree and discipline Yvette Program Coordinator Assisting in fund development administrative assistant Counselors Research assistant Public relations marketing Social media content person Events Planning What education certifications and work experience paid or unpaid would you encourage for anybody pursuing a career in this field Yvette A Bachelor s Degree would be good to enter the field However for a leadership position I would recommend a Master s Degree in a discipline relative to the work ie MS Non profit and Philanthropy MS in Human Services MSW MBA I think it s important to volunteer on boards and committees It gives you an opportunity to see how other organizations operate but also extends your reach into the community as a whole I am always learning I think it s important to take advantage of trainings and conferences in your field It keeps you motivated It keeps you abreast of new ideas And oftentimes it stimulates new ideas within yourself It s also important to be a member of organizations aligned with your work We work with a diverse population Any workshops training on diversity and inclusiveness is important What jobs have you held in your field Yvette I have been at the Urban League since 1984 and have served in the following capacities 1 Office Manager for the Counseling and Assessment Program which worked with women in transitional assistance in determining their skill levels to enter the workforce 2 Executive Assistant to the President 3 Youth Educator Coordinator 4 Director of Administrator 5 Vice President of Operations 6 Senior Vice President responsible for HR daily operations and oversight of the Youth Education Department What degrees do you have What did you major in Yvette Bachelor of Science in Human Services Springfield College Master of Science in Human Service Administration Organizational Management and Leadership Springfield College

YVETTE FRISBY CONTINUED What other career paths have you experienced if any What other career paths would you consider if you ever decided to change fields Yvette My first job out of high school was as a Secretary at MassMutual I worked in the Financial Services Division for two Comptrollers for 5 years I believe it taught me great work ethic and allowed me to hone my organizational and secretarial skills Which helped prepare me for my first job at the Urban League as an Office Manager I am an adjunct faculty at BPU and have thoroughly enjoyed this work I was Lead Faculty for a few years for WELL220 for TAWC This was exciting to me because it allowed me to have input in the content that was being taught to women It also allowed me to interact and mentor new instructors teaching the course I was also an adjunct at Springfield College School of Adult and Professional Studies teaching Program Evaluation which was consistent with my work at the Urban League in evaluating the effectiveness of our programs and services to youth I also served as an Advisor at Springfield College for 25 adult learners helping them to select courses and navigate the system Other career paths I have am considering are 1 Higher Ed administration I have found through my teaching and serving on the Advisory Council at BPU that I like the college and learning environment 2 Foundation work has also been something that I have considered To be able to be on the side of providing funding for needed programs and services What special advice would give a person entering this field Yvette To be compassionate about people and community To want to really see positive changes and be a part of making it happen To understand that it s not always about the money you make Because depending on your role it may not be a lot particularly in the beginning To keep an open mind and an open heart Our clients come from all walks of life and you need to be prepared to meet them where they are We don t know what their life or their days look like Again compassion is so very important What is a goal or accomplishment you are working towards Yvette I believe everyone has a book in them whether it be fiction or nonfiction One of my goals has been to write a book My other goal at 58 years old is to continue to grow in my current position or within another To continue to challenge myself And to continue to be a resource whether in my organization my community or my classroom

CAREER GOAL ACCOUNTING AUDITING Stephanie O Leary Senior Associate at KPMG Interviewed by Kristine Cancho What degrees do you have What did you major in Stephanie MBA Entrepreneurial Studies MS in Accounting Finance BS in Criminal Justice All from Bay Path University What jobs have you held in your field Stephanie Associate IT Audit Assurance at KPMG and Senior Associate Technology Assurance at KPMG What are typical entry level roles for new graduates that might be available in this degree and discipline Stephanie There are so many different careers within accounting that a new graduate can explore There are opportunities within public accounting as well as private industry You can do a range of work in relation to audit advisory and tax services Using internship s can help you decide what facet of accounting that you would like and the size of the firm company that you would ultimately feel comfortable at I am a Senior Associate in the Technology Assurance practice at KPMG which is a big 4 accounting firm Photo credit LinkedIn What special advice would give a person entering this field Stephanie The special advice that I would give anyone entering this field is that to work hard and find a mentor You aren t expected to know everything when you start and you will learn so much when you begin working Keep a positive attitude and soak up the information and the knowledge from those that you are working with For me it took a full audit cycle one year to fully understand things and feel like I knew what I was doing Once you master the first level you will be promoted and have to keep learning new skill sets Also make sure that you make time for something that you like to do Whether it be a hobby volunteering working out etc Even though the hours can be long I make it to my OrangeTheory class at least 5 6 times a week Understand that there is going to be a generation gap with people that you work with and your clients You need to be aware of the communication styles and the best way to effectively communicate Also when going through the recruiting process make sure your social media accounts are presentable Don t post anything you wouldn t want your grandmother or your future boss to see

STEPHANIE O LEARY CONTINUED What do you wish you had known about this field or organization before you entered it Stephanie The one thing that I wish I knew before I started my current job was that it was going to take me a full year to fully grasp exactly what and why I was doing and for everything to come full circle What do you find most rewarding about your work Stephanie The thing that I find most rewarding about my work is that at the start of an audit there is so much work to complete and you work hard each day with your team The feeling of accomplishment and celebration when the audit is signed off on makes it all worthwhile The people make the job great What is a goal or accomplishment you are working towards Stephanie The next goal that I am working towards is to lower my 5k time

Step 2 Face the facts about preparing for your career What is your worst fear about pursuing your career Are you worried about not being able to get a job Do you think about how much pay you will earn Are you concerned that you will fail in your first job and that other employers might not hire you If you answered yes to any of these questions then you might want to think about following the myths and realities of your career development as shared by the l McGraw Hill Future Workforce Survey FACE the facts The Career Center does not have your full attention when you really need the guidance FACE the facts Men are doing it better Most women are not confident in their career readiness A larger portion of male students 50 percent say they are very or extremely prepared for their careers vs female students 36 percent Only 4 in 10 college students feel very or extremely prepared for their future careers Most students are not taking full advantage of career resources to meet the demands of a competitive workforce Students are seeking additional help in preparing for their careers with 51 percent indicating they would like more internships and professional experiences Although the majority of colleges offer career services fewer than half take advantage of them Those students who do use these services overwhelmingly find them helpful Let s get busy FACE the facts Most employers feel students need to work on their professionalism and work ethic If you think you are a rock star think again There is a big gap between student and employer perception of preparedness especially when it comes to professionalism and work ethic Most notably 77 percent of students felt confident about their professionalism and work ethic Conversely the NACE National Association of Colleges and Employers Job Outlook Study recently surveyed employers and found only 43 percent felt recent college graduates were proficient in these areas While it s encouraging that student perception of career readiness is up year over year much more work is required to ensure that students graduate with the confidence skills and resources needed to enter the workforce said Bill Okun president of higher education at McGraw Hill To successfully transition from college to employment students need help applying knowledge in a real world context and developing the critical thinking and communication skills that they ll need on the job This is a major area of focus for McGraw Hill as we work with educators to unlock the potential of each individual learner 22

Why do I need to read this issue Only 4 in 10 U S College Students Feel Well Prepared for Their Future Careers Your preparation for future careers no matter what major must include a range of hard skills and soft skills LinkedIN recently public an article The Skills Companies Need Most in 2019 to get readers thinking about the top skills of 2019 and probably 2020 grads Check the list for skills you want to explore and discuss options with your Career Coach How ready are you ask your coach 22 Hard Skills Soft Skills Cloud Computing Artificial Intelligence Analytical Reasoning People Management UX Design Mobile Application Development Video Production Sales Leadership Translation Audio Production National Association of Colleges and Employers NACE has identified career readiness as the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare college graduates for a successful transition into the workplace The eight competencies associated with career readiness are Critical thinking problem solving Oral written communication Public speaking skills Teamwork collaboration Digital technology for Project Management Leadership Professionalism work ethic Career management Global intercultural fluency Sources https www thebalance com top skills employers seek in college grads4030755https learning linkedin com blog top skills the skills companies need most in2019 and how to learn them

Step 3 First Impressions Advice From the experts by Allison Zaczynski While the actual amount of time to create a first impression is up for debate there is no questioning the impact a good first impression makes Scientists have declared anything from under ten seconds to one tenth of a second as the amount of time it takes to make an immediate judgement of a person Those statistics can create a lot of anxiety when you are interviewing for a job or sending out a resume How do you make the most of that time We interviewed Laurie Cirillo Crystal Senter Brown and Tracy Trial of the Sullivan Career and Life Planning Center as well as Kathy Halpin Robbins Director of Human Resources at Bay Path University and Professor Sunni McCoy for the best tips on how to make a great first impression in all facets What makes a great first impression A warm smile and a firm but not too firm handshake A neat appearance is also important and I would steer clear of perfumes and scented lotions Crystal Senter Brown I look for someone who is dressed professionally for the interview and arrives 10 15 minutes ahead of schedule able to make eye contact during our conversation familiar with the organization s mission and who we serve able to articulate why how they chose their career path profession and willing to share something about them that isn t on their resume Kathy Halpin Robbins CONFIDENCE owning who you are and walking in your purpose shows when you meet or see people for the first time Sunni McCoy A friendly smile eye contact great posture an outfit appropriate for your activity and making the choice to be confident in who you are and what you have to contribute Laurie Cirillo Nothing beats eye contact and a warm smile If you can convey to your audience that you fully see and hear them it can establish a tone of congeniality for the rest of the encounter Tracy Trial How does your appearance affect your first impression Appearance to me is your feeling on the inside controls what and how you say what you re going to say along with how you look on the outside Sunni McCoy What is your advice on dressing for an interview You must show up and show out Have it all the way together from head to toe Dressing up your mind and your physical presence My advice is Dress as if you are going to run the place Sunni McCoy How do you create a good verbal impression in an interview By being clear in what you are saying and not saying a lot of filler words such as um and like Also talking to the interviewers using the research I have done is also a great way to make a good first impression Crystal Senter Brown

How do you balance your personality with professionalism 1 Know my STUFF Come prepared to work any room any situation Be ready so I don t have to get ready 2 Study the room who s on like me or who s not by looking at body language and social interactions 3 Test the energy start off highly engaged with high energy to receive a response this will tell me how to adjust my tone throughout the rest of the engagement 4 Stay me It s important to stay me and in my true self but okay to make adjustments to fully engage everyone Sunni McCoy Are there tips to crafting a professional email Mind your etiquette be concise PROOFREAD and follow up as needed Tracy Trial You can be warm and friendly while being professional Selfawareness and emotional intelligence are key in being able to know your personality and understand the professional expectations of the situation or context you are in Laurie Cirillo What are the best questions to ask in a job interview I always ask what a typical day is like in that position I also ask what type of person they are looking for for the position Crystal Senter Brown Why the position is available What does the interviewer enjoy most about working at the organization How has the organization changed over the past 3 5 years What impact has this had on the business and the employees Who will you be working with most closely others within the department or across departments What might be the most challenging aspect of the job Ask about company culture Are there opportunities for professional development Kathy Halpin Robbins 1 Tell me how you prepared yourself for this career What advice do you have for me as I prepare myself for doing this work Do you wish you did anything differently to better prepare yourself 2 What keeps you up at night in doing this work What inspires you or fulfills you in doing this work 3 I learned that the mission of your organization is ________________ How do you see people living this mission in their daily work 4 I have learned that one of the challenges your organization is facing relates to ________________ Here are some strategies I have thought about to start addressing these challenges What are your thoughts about these ideas Make sure you ask questions that are about the interviewer the role or the organization not about you and your needs The first interview is not the time to ask about salary benefits time off flextime etc These questions are best asked after an offer has been extended Laurie Cirillo

How can you make yourself stand out Choosing to present yourself with confidence is definitely a way to make yourself stand out Doing your homework to prepare yourself for who you are going to meet up with and the subject of your discussion is hugely important Being able to be fully present listen to the person you are with learn to adjust your conversation to the context of the meeting is critical if you want to stand out Laurie Cirillo Be enthusiastic and let your curiosity about your field and the people you meet within it show through One way to do that through your resume is to give examples of how you ve learned and adapted through your work experiences to create a positive impact Tracy Trial Where do employers look first on a resume and cover letter Everyone approaches this process a bit differently I always look at the cover letter first I m looking for the candidates writing skills whether or not the cover letter seems generic or job specific and a couple of key accomplishments that relate to the skills we re seeking for the position I ve received cover letters that include an incorrect title for the position we posted or the wrong company name misspellings and incorrect punctuation all of which tells me the candidate is not taking the time to create and review their work Kathy Halpin Robbins This is one of those questions that can yield different and sometimes conflicting answers depending on the individual At a recent networking event we heard a panelist tell the audience that what mattered to him on a resume was a demonstration of accomplishment and he wasn t concerned or impressed with perfect spelling and grammar Another professional on the same panel said that without correct grammar and spelling a resume wouldn t get a second look from him Either way a clean readable format is important and using keywords that mirror the language used in the job posting is a good way to get a reader who is scanning the page to take a closer look Tracy Trial What makes you memorable in a job interview Great eye contact a warm smile and great stories that relate to the type of position I am applying for Crystal Senter Brown Someone who is prepared listens and responds to the questions asked who is thoughtful and thorough with their responses and who asks relevant questions A follow up note email or written from the candidate to those who participated in the interview is a must Kathy Halpin Robbins

First Impressions by Zo Naglieri Prescod A survey of over 2 000 hiring managers found that 33 percent knew whether or not they would hire someone within the first 90 seconds of meeting them First Impressions 2019 Within the first seven seconds of meeting people will have a solid impression of who you are Gibbons 2018 Research suggests a tenth of a second is all it takes to start determining traits like trustworthiness Gibbons Even if the job seeker is overly qualified for the job on paper details like running late being on a cell phone or forgetting basic manners can ruin their chances First Impressions Research suggests a tenth of a second is all it takes to start determining traits like trustworthiness Gibbons Only 7 of a first impression are the words you say Johns Vaden 45 of a first impression has anything to do with the words coming out of your mouth Johns Vaden 38 of what makes up a first impression is how you sound Johns Vaden n d 55 of a first impression to visual It s how you look it s how you dress It s how you stand it s how you shake a hand It s if you make solid eye contact Johns Vaden First Impressions Are Everything Why It s Crucial to Impress in an Interview 2019 February 8 Retrieved from https workethic org first impressions are everything why its crucial to impress in an interview Gibbons S 2018 June 20 You And Your Business Have 7 Seconds To Make A First Impression Here s How To Succeed Retrieved from https www forbes com sites serenitygibbons 2018 06 19 you have 7 secondsto make a first impression heres how to succeed 5ba1391056c2 Johns Vaden A n d Statistics of First Impressions Amanda Johns Vaden Keynote Speaker Gender Communication Coaching Business Consultant Retrieved from https amandajohnsvaden wordpress com tag statistics of first impressions

Display confidence with body language What Can YOU Do to Make a Positive First Impression Treat everyone with the utmost respect Follow up and send handwritten thank you notes Dress for success Put phones and electronics away Nervous About an Upcoming Interview Practice your interview questions Conduct a mock interview and record it Check for posture and eye contact Do research on the company and people you are interviewing with Ask questions at the end of interview Maintain contact with company after the interview Visit the SCLP for interview resources and support First Impressions Are Everything Why It s Crucial to Impress in an Interview 2019 February 8 Retrieved from https workethic org first impressions are everything why its crucial to impress in an interview Gibbons S 2018 June 20 You And Your Business Have 7 Seconds To Make A First Impression Here s How To Succeed Retrieved from https www forbes com sites serenitygibbons 2018 06 19 you have 7 secondsto make a first impression heres how to succeed 5ba1391056c2 Johns Vaden A n d Statistics of First Impressions Amanda Johns Vaden Keynote Speaker Gender Communication Coaching Business Consultant Retrieved from https amandajohnsvaden wordpress com tag statistics of first impressions

Step 4 Things you need to know before entering your senior year of college by Meek Thomas Your senior year of college is an exciting feeling You have not only surpassed the challenges that college and young adult life have brought to you but also you are only one step away from beginning your actual life as a working adult While making it into your senior year is an accomplishment within itself the pressures and anxiety of preparing for life outside of school are hectic Knowing what to expect as well as what to prepare for going into your senior year is pertinent to making the best of your last year in college In talking to a senior here at Bay Path University I gained some tips on how to succeed during your senior year KanKan Ndoye is a senior at Bay Path graduating with a bachelor s in Pre Med She just completed hours of internship at Kent Hospital in Warwick Rhode Island where she gained hands on experience working under surgeons and with patients Ndoye says that senior year is time to buckle down on priorities with multiple plans that include having an idea for where you want to work and what fields of employment are available Also life offers new opportunities Gaining internship experience could solidify whether or not you want to pursue a career Many find out that they may not want to work in a certain field anymore so having a Plan B is essential to get back on track to success There could also be setbacks that delay or destroy a plan you had for yourself Having an idea of what to do next is imperative because Plan A may not always work Another point that Ndoye made was to start your post graduation plans early Make sure you have a plan for after graduation Whether that is employment or furthering your education having yourself set up to jump straight into your plans will help you get further rather than just starting your life after already getting your degree To do this Ndoye advised that upcoming seniors utilize every single resource before graduation Seniors must keep in contact with their advisors mentors and the career center Using these resources could help relieve much stress when it comes to finding internships employment and scholarships Instead of working through these overwhelming situations alone seniors should engage the support of those who have gone through it and can help you to succeed as well Lastly in spite of all of the hard work that senior year requires it is important to remember oneself Resting does not equal wasted time Ndoye emphasizes that it is important to have fun and to put yourself first Do all the things you felt you were too cool to do she says it is your last year before life kicks in make the most of it

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR SENIOR YEAR by Tabitha Launder YOU DID IT REMEMBER THAT HANG IN THERE This is the busiest year of your entire undergraduate career With classes internships and everything else going on it s easy to get caught up in school and forget about you NAVIGATING SENIOR YEAR Breaking down the senior experience TIME FLIES For better or worse the relationships and experiences made here are life lasting Take a minute to look back at who you were on move in day and who s going to be walking across that stage in May SENORITIS Contrary to popularDOESN T belief gradesKILL aren t everything Skipping a class or two isn t going to affect whether or not you get your job Keep your GPA decent pass all your classes and you ll still crush it in the working world even if you skipped that 8 am a few mornings Don t forget to remember that this is a HUGE accomplishment It s OK to want to reward yourself for that Take time to slow down and enjoy your time here as it comes to an end I STILL DON T KNOW WHAT I WANT TO DO That s ok Although it seems like a big part of your life is coming to an end you still have so much time to explore and figure out what you re passionate about Be free to explore as many occupations as possible In the end you d rather being doing something you re passionate about even if it s not directly related to your major MOVING OUT AND UP If you re planning on moving to a new city do it now Don t let yourself move back home and get comfortable in a routine Switching towns is like transferring schools Making friends and connections is so important so if you re planning on moving take a leap of faith and dive right into the deep end YOU RE YOU DON T COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS Your path is yours Stop comparing it to your peers The bottom line is that you have to trust that you re doing everything you re supposed to do and whatever happens next is beyond your control

Step 5 Graduation What s It Really Like by Leah Hill For many people graduation is something exciting to look forward to because it means the end of one era and the start of another While it is exciting there s also some confusion surrounding it Out of the many questions to be asked the main one is what comes after In movies and TV shows there are two versions of this concept one of them being the character gets their dream job right off the bat while the other being the person is basically homeless with no money So what is the truth Of course there are expectations for what your new life might be like so we decided to ask one student who is on the cusp of graduating what they think their life might be like as well as another student who has recently graduated to tell us what it actually is like Seeing these two perspectives could help those who still have a year or two left and those who are still in high school prepare themselves for what s to come Starting off we asked a few questions about the upcoming change to Caralyn Damas who is a soon to be graduate and a current legal studies major The big question we asked right off the bat was what she thought life might be like once she graduated She answered with I m really excited for life after college I ll be able to live much more independently than Bay Path University allows and get even more new experiences than I ve gotten while in my undergraduate years Nowadays many colleges are requiring internships to help better prepare students for the workforce which is helping people s dreams of a good job after college become a reality Caralyn herself got the opportunity to intern with the Springfield Center for Public Council Services CPCS a public defenders office in Springfield At this position she was able to shadow attorneys day to day do research and actually get a taste for the real deal So her particular expectations aren t that far of a reach especially with the skills Bay Path and her internship have given her she s ready for the real world Caralyn Damas 20 Legal Studies Major

Graduation What s It Really Like by Megan Griffin Leading up to graduation students have a feeling of pride for their accomplishments and excitement for the future But after graduation the prospect of securing a full time job or entering grad school can be daunting Recent alum Maryanisa DelRio known by Bay Path University peers as Nisa is currently in her first fulltime position as the Eureka Coordinator at GirlsInc in Holyoke As the former Neuropsychology major settles in to this new phase of life what surprised her most about the transition was the ability to connect deeper with her coworkers and see many behind the scenes components that you aren t aware of as a part time student worker While I was a full time student I worked multiple part time jobs four simultaneously to be exact I loved the feeling of being busy and productive for the last four years but as I enter this new chapter it is nice to focus all my energy in one place She feels Bay Path prepared her for her current role in a number of ways starting with the psychology departments co op program GirlsInc was Nisa s internship site in 2017 which later landed her multiple summer positions with the Eureka Program and led to a promotion to her current full time position With the help of the Sullivan Career and Life Planning Center this internship experience and growth within the organization allowed her to build professional and practical skills such as networking and resume building In her four years at Bay Path Nisa was also heavily involved in student life especially in her role as a WELL Peer Mentor for three years in a WEL100 classroom She is grateful to have been a student in the series of WELL courses as it helped her explore her roles as a learner leader and professional While she loves her position at GirlsInc Nisa aspires to earn a graduate degree with a specific interest in Higher Education She hopes wherever her career and education leads her she will continue to grow as a learner and incorporate her passion for helping people Nisa s advice to current Bay Path undergrads Continue to challenge yourself step out of your comfort zone and get things DONE Maryanisa DelRio 19 GirlsInc Eureka Coordinator

Step 6 The Journey After Graduation by Amanda Thibedeau My life s mantra is credited to Stephen Hawking as he once said Look up at the stars not down at your feet As a freshman in 2008 to what was then Bay Path College I was a typical average student I worked three jobs commuted to school helped my mom around the family farm volunteered at my hometown fire department I had grown up in loved my fuzzy slippers was known for never matching my socks and had absolutely no clue where my life was taking me Regardless of the uncertainty it was a nice feeling to know Bay Path celebrated the individuality YOU brought to their campus They championed the growth you were about to embark on In the spring of 2012 I graduated with a Bachelor s in Legal Studies and minored in Forensics and Criminal Justice I was also rewarded with an Advanced Paralegal Certificate Those four years were testing both financially and in the classroom However I learned a lot about what I was capable of from many of the professors and my fellow cohorts alike I realized for the first time in a long time that I was more than just a number or statistic I became incredibly analytical of my writing and strengthened my formalities in ways I never expected The following years out of college would be the toughest I was laid off a few times and remember vividly looking at my bank account and realizing I could not afford a pack of gum I became my own worst critic and caved to the pressures of societal expectations trying to get back onto my own two feet again I was devastated having realized I lost my direction I worked temp jobs in between other odd jobs I found I scavenged online job sites trying to apply for anything I tried to find purpose in what I loved the most and was always loyal to Besides my family this was the fire department Little would I expect this would be the beginning of a journey that would change my life I was met with adversities and cynicism from many in the fire department as I took interest in gaining certifications and training I could not understand why so much conflict ensued over my own vested interest in challenging myself in taking classes The bottom line was accepting that I am a minority in a male dominated field I was fortunate for some amazing mentors including my dad but it was not easy Almost fifteen years later I am still doing what I love and even work full time as a Firefighter EMT Though life is good I still struggled to find my confidence and voice again This was ironically when the Leadership and Negotiation Master s Program at Bay Path University happened to be advertised

Leadership and Negotiation was an online life changing program I attended from 2017 to October of this year 2019 Gaining a stronger overall introspective experience I learned more about how to understand where someone else s viewpoint is regardless if you agree or not with it It also helped me build a platform to embrace my new sense of self almost like a rebirth I found by the end my voice had been rediscovered and refined It taught me to never to settle for blending in a room Ask a question so your voice is always heard stand your ground sit in the front of a room really listen and understand your audience or who is speaking and never be afraid to empower other people Being critical of yourself is never a bad thing it sets expectation Wherever your own path leads you in life never allow yourself to feel small or shy in a room full of people Learn to embrace or build your own vote of confidence and speak up Regardless of your profession your voice is your identity and business card The biggest lesson I learned was the need to love and take care of yourself You are human and will inevitably make mistakes so learn to embrace them This was my new beginning my next chapter all because of where I started at Bay Path University Look up at the stars not down at your feet Stephen Hawking

Step 7 The fear of sinking Women careers and having it all by Tabitha Shustock As the tides of the semester begin to rise and the weight of lectures discussions research papers and presentations begins to feel like it s capsizing the unsinkable ship that I have worked so long and hard to craft I start to throw things off my little dingy in order to stay afloat Yoga in the park Gone Early evenings in bed with Chihuahuas and Netflix Say goodbye Healthy home cooked meals We ll figure something out Oh and about the whole sleep and work thing hopefully those are buoyant Every semester it seems to be the same balancing act between the desire to be an amazing student and remembering to treat myself like a human being Often I feel like the Little Mermaid who gave up her beautiful voice in exchange for an opportunity to walk on land Then every now and again the sun sets on another evening as I toil away at the keyboard shaking the last drop from the white cup that had contained my fourth coffee of the day In that very moment if I stop and enjoy the pause I recognize that these are the hours that I ll always remember Every night that I pulled off an educational miracle is held fondly in my heart filed somewhere in my mind under the categorical subset Bay Path Nail Biting Finishes It s easy for me to fall into the belief that school is overwhelming and all of this work is nearly impossible that the water is rushing in and this tub s going down Instead if I switch my focus from the fear of sinking to discovering where there might be a leak I might just salvage what s left on board And really I don t believe that I am designed to be small and silent and accommodating I suppose I mustn t expect that from my education For those of us who are disruptors must first be disrupted

Exciting Science Careers FA 19 Science Career Networking Event Monday November 4 2019 4 00 6 00 pm by Shelene Mitchell and Allison Zaczynski Students were treated to the advice of panelists at the Exploring Career Paths Through Science event in Breck Suite moderated by Dr Gina Semprebon Over thirty students were in attendance to meet Sarah Oleksiak Graduate Laboratory Assistant Amanda Adams Student Employment Coordinator Jen Davey Manager of Clinical Quality at The Jackson Laboratory and Dr Eva Rodriguez Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Ludlow Animal Clinic Some panelists were recent graduates or current graduate students at Bay Path University and were able to provide valuable perspective on the path of a science major Amanda Adams and Jen Davey shared their experience in finding the right degree program Amanda initially had aspirations to be a physician while Jen started her college career attending film school Both found their authenticity after changing majors Dr Eva Rodriquez and Sarah Oleksiak gave advice on education and beginning your science career Dr Rodriquez said that you don t learn just because you need to learn you learn to be a better doctor In medical professions it is not enough that you received a good grade in college You need to have a thorough understanding of subject matters because lives literally depend upon that knowledge She also emphasized the importance of networking and talking to people in your chosen field Sarah compared undergraduate and graduate programs by explaining that much of your learning post grad is self motivated Studying is imperative to graduate school success Dr Rodriguez also advised that students stay focused but take care of themselves In the fast paced world of science one should be mindful of their own needs Dr Christine Bacon shares advice with students at the event SCLP workstudy students Gaby Maria and Shelene helped register and check students into the event

Creating Brave Spaces in PreK 12 Education Education Career Networking Event Thursday November 7 2019 4 30 6 30 pm Ryan Center Room 222 East Longmeadow Campus More than 30 students attended the Education Department s event Creating Brave Spaces in PreK 12 Education and another dozen students joined via Zoom Moderated by Dr Andrea Hickson Martin panelists included Luis Soria Principal of Kelly Elementary School in Holyoke Joe Gagnon Current Program Supervisor in the Special Education program at BPU Declan O Connor Principal of Chestnut Middle School in Springfield Rebecca Hildreth Ed S 19 Special Education Administration program student and Brenda Donaldson M Ed 19 in Elementary Education Panelists were asked How do you create Brave Space in your practice as educators Rebecca Hildreth networking with Zoom participants Principal Soria told students that they really have to be brave to reveal who you are as a person but make room for students to reveal themselves and see themselves in your room He emphasized that cultural responsiveness was a form of being brave on behalf of students Principal O Connor said I create a space where we have strong community norms When we don t tend to the needs of teachers students pay the price All the panelists agreed that Brave Space in PreK 12 education included purposeful attention to the social and emotional learning needs of students in addition to academic growth Declan O Connor Principal of Chestnut Accelerated Middle School in Springfield sharing his experience with graduate and undergraduate education students

Making a Difference Psychology Career Networking Event Thursday November 14 2019 6 00 8 00 pm Breck Suite Longmeadow Campus Nearly 50 participants gathered in Breck Suite to learn about what opportunities exist for those earning a degree in Psychology The event was moderated by Dr Vernon Percy Assistant Professor of Psychology Panelists included Ysabel Garcia BA 18 Community and Inclusion Advisor at Mount Holyoke College Ami Macdowell Mental Health Clinician through ServiceNet s Prevention and Recovery in Early Psychosis PREP Melissa Turgeon LMHC Probation Officer in Hampden County Brooke Sanders 17 Reentry counselor for Spectrum Health Systems at Souza Baranowski Correctional Center Emily Connelly Doucette School Counselor Ludlow High School Corrine LaChapelle Direct Care Therapist at May Institute from the SCLP We hope you have a wonderful relaxing winter break May you soar into the new year filled with health happiness and prosperity The SCLP is still available for you over the break If you need help please reach out We are here for you and your success 413 565 1049 careers baypath edu

Social Justice in Action Paulo s Pantry Success by Tabitha Shustock and Zo Naglieri Prescod Over the course of the past 8 weeks students from Dr John Jarvis WELL in Practice class dedicated their time to supporting the Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School a high school in Chicopee Massachusetts where the majority of the student population is socioeconomically challenged Many of the students at the Paulo Freire Charter School come from families who live below the poverty line and 100 of the students are eligible for a free lunch Dr Jarvis has been supporting this effort through his WELL in Practice course for the past three years Half of the WELL 400 class pooled their efforts into planning and executing a Thanksgiving food drive while others met with the senior student council members to help them plan and raise funds for their senior class trip Bay Path students aided the senior class in writing professional letters to businesses for donations as well as devising event agendas and supply lists On Tuesday November 19 2019 students from the Paulo s Pantry Food Drive Team delivered the news of their successful efforts in collecting and donating over 1 100 lbs of food to the Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School The goal of the food drive was to help fill Paulo s Pantry with 1 000 lbs of non perishable food items and supply cash funds to purchase fresh turkeys and pork shoulders These items would then be distributed to PFSJ families in need over the Thanksgiving holiday Paulo s Pantry had no food items except for a bunch of unhealthy potato chip snack packs until the Bay Path University Social Justice students came through with well over a HALF TON of delicious and healthy food In total the Paulo s Pantry team collected 1 148 5 lbs of non perishable food items and 680 in financial contributions which is a new record for this annual food drive It s a food miracle for them Dr Jarvis Food Drive students posing with donations during the final weigh in Dr Jarvis explained that Akesa Mafi and Karen Woods faculty members at the Paulo Freire School were grateful to the point of tears after Bay Path students made the final delivery and helped to set up their new pantry

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Friendsgiving at Christina s House by Derricker Blake Your friends are the family you choose Friendsgiving is a Thanksgiving meal shared with friends On November 24th Bay Path students and staff kicked off the holiday season with our friends at Christina s House a local women s shelter that houses women and their children Our purpose was to cook a nice meal eat and participate in arts and crafts with the children We had all hands on deck students and staff included to help chop mix bake and cook all of the food that was served that evening for the families of the home The menu was extensive but the show stopper was the 24 pound turkey It took 5 people to carve the turkey oh what fun We danced to music played games and had fun activities to keep everyone entertained The children of the home spent quality time with the Bay Path volunteers in intense board game fun During the meal we took a moment to share what we were each thankful for The evening concluded with a lovely performance performed by the children of the home This evening went by too quickly but it was a great opportunity to share a lovely meal prepared by the Bay Path family for the Christina s House family and that is what Friendsgiving is all about sharing a meal that means something with chosen people in our lives who are important to us outside the family ties Thank you to everyone who showed interest in the event those that donated and our wonderful volunteers

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Occupational Therapy Students Win at Entrepreneurship Conference by Allison Zaczynski Students from Bay Path University attended the 2019 Grinspoon Garvey Young Entrepreneurship Conference on November 1 and proudly represented our school All students in attendance participated in the Idea Jam and pitched their business idea to their peers Ten finalists then participated in a Shark Tank presentation Two Bay Path University Occupational Therapy Graduate students Alexa Brierly and Brenee Stanavage were among the three overall winners Alexa shared with Network News what it was like to participate in the Shark Tank and be one of the winners Alexa Brierly presenting her winning pitch Photo credit Harvey Grinspoon Founcation Brenee Stanavage presenting her winning pitch Photo credit Harvey Grinspoon Founcation What was your pitch for Idea Jam Alexa Luggage Lounge When visiting major cities most people chose to fly first thing in the morning so that they have the entire day to explore their destination My friends and I were traveling to Nashville We arrived around 9am but our AirBnB was not available until 3pm As we arrived in the city we were unsure what to do with our luggage I thought how annoying as we carried our belongings around with us exploring local attractions restaurants and live music Then I came up with the idea of Luggage Lounge a place where people could check their luggage explore and come back later Another service could be added that would deliver the luggage to their location This idea would work best if paired with AirBnB or Uber What was the Shark Tank like Alexa Shark tank consisted of three judges and ten idea finalists One by one each finalist presented a one minute pitch about their idea The judges then were allowed two minutes to follow up and ask questions Questions included clarification and challenging questions in how the idea would be funded or implemented How did it feel to be a winner Alexa It was great to have the support of my classmates and other individuals who did not know me I was honored to be able to share my voice even though there were others who also had unique ideas What was the best part of the Grinspoon Garvey Young Entrepreneurship Conference Alexa The best part of the conference was the opportunity to engage with other professionals It was inspiring to hear the voices of others as they shared the passion and motivation behind their careers Congratulations to Alexa and Brenee and all of the other Bay Path University students who had innovative ideas in the Idea Jam

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Creative Spotlight Fresh Perspectives art poetry and other fun things Paper Doll by Allison Zaczynski Remove me from the glossy pages of your sticker book setting This paper doll wife never fit into the cartoon family portrait Some other cut out cutie will make you cookies and bear you children with cobalt eyes and tuck them in When the next model arrives punch her out of the card fold the tabs stand her up slide her into my old spot and hope this one won t fight back Previously published in Freshwater Poetry Journal 2011 Digital artwork by Zo Naglieri Prescod Elemental Piscean Energy Want your art poetry or other creative piece to be featured in next month s issue Email the student newsroom with your submissions at studentnewsroom baypath edu

Fresh Perspectives art poetry and other fun things Untitled Aryn Banas Untitled Aryn Banas Creative Spotlight She Me by Meek Thomas She is a moment A spontaneous happening A passionate souvenir A fleeting vitality She prefers waffles over pancakes and love over lust Her favorite color yellow like the shade of egg yolk and the sun during golden hour She minds her business Keeps her headphones in and synchronizes her steps to the rhythm of each song She s a whole lotta what you staring at girl and uh uh sis you too cute for him She s nothing without her acrylics relishing in the tapping of her nails against the keys as she writes about the boy with cocoa beans for skin She loves when newborns wrap their entire hands around her pinky it is the only time her guard is completely down She loves her momma aspires to learn all her teachings before the ache of time can settle in her bones Momma is who she does it for Like most she has forgotten bits about herself over the last 21 years But not the way her taste buds do the shuffle when she finds leftover ice cream cake at 3am Or the way her facial expressions can respond before her plump lips even have a chance to open Or how insecure she is about her lashes how they almost seem to crawl back into themselves like frightened little pill bugs Or how to grip a pen maintain the ability to create galaxies from the dark inky instrument And how she wished her tears tasted of peppermints balls instead of the endless sea that swallowed her ancestors whole She is whole When the sun finally sets and the yellow hues fade to a blue black When the syrup for the waffles has begun to thicken dry out and mold When the girls continue to stare her down and attempt to shrink her into nothingness When her nails have chipped and worn out and the tapping has died down to a disambiguous click And when the boy with the cocoa skin has failed love has failed her once again And the soreness of age has made home in her body She is whole Want your art poetry or other creative piece to be featured in next month s issue Email the student newsroom with your submissions at studentnewsroom baypath edu

Art Gallery Field Trip by Dinah Moore On Saturday November 9 The Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the Women Empowered As Learners and Leaders WELL of Bay Path University hosted Bay Path students faculty and staff on a trip to two art galleries in Springfield MA The art work being featured at The Art For The Soul Gallery and The Bing Arts Gallery was that of Andrae and Priya Green two of Bay Path s very own artists in residence The Galleries featured both the independent and collaborative pieces that Andrae and Priya have worked on in the recent years as artists The Bay Path community in attendance including students faculty and staff helped them celebrate the debut of their recent art work and not only received the luxury of having them explain the meaning and their interpretation of each piece but also answered the questions that the Bay Path community and other guests had about their work In doing so Bay Path students faculty and staff were able to not only able to learn about the artists but also about various forms of art and art interpretation Maria Arroyo Amaya Alexandra Harris Tracy Woods Dinah Moore Andrae Green Maria Arroyo Dinah Moore Priya Green Amaya Alexandra Harris Jean Canosa Albano

I LIVED IN LONDON FOR 4 MONTHS by Aryn Banas About one year ago I made a life changing decision I applied to study abroad A few months later I was enrolled as an international student at the University of Westminster I lived there for the next four months experiencing the culture and history in the incredible city of London England My residential apartment was located in the district of Shoreditch on the east end of London It was surrounded by quirky buildings and rustic restaurants The University of Westminster main campus building was only a ten minute train ride away Most of the historical tourist destinations were only a fifteen minute walk away such as the Tower of London London Bridge the Shard and the Thames River Being located in the city of London allowed me to experience city living European culture diverse ethnic groups and meet amazing people from all over the world Also living in what some describe as the center of the world allowed me to be easily connected the other countries that surrounded England European travel expenses are known to be cheap for travelers only costing 30 Euros to fly across the English Channel While living abroad I was able to travel to Ireland Scotland Switzerland Austria and Italy While at the University of Westminster international students have the choice to take 34 modules classes Each class only meets once a week for a couple hours The short meeting time is not only a European standard but it also allows for international students to adapt to their curriculum and have more freedom to explore At the University of Westminster I took three modules Art History Creative Writing and Social Media in Business These classes are offered at Bay Path University but I was able to get credit through the international education program I studied abroad with the help of CIS Abroad CIS Abroad is an organization that offers hundreds of programs that connect students to 20 countries Based in Northampton MA CIS Abroad helps guide students through the application process pre departure and the onsite experience while offering affordable prices Bay Path University credits are easily transferred to and from the various programs CIS abroad offers

Studying Abroad After my study abroad experience at the University of Westminster and a training at CIS Abroad I have become the certified Alumni Ambassador for Bay Path University As an ambassador I encourage every student to take advantage of the study abroad program After four months of living in London here are reasons to study abroad For more information VISIT https www cisabroad com or Email abanas baypath edu 1 Independence Challenging yourself to fully be on your own 2 Experiencing New Cultures See the world in a different perspective 3 Meeting New People Other students Branch out and meet the locals 4 Developing New Career Opportunities Employers love to see experiential learning on your resume 5 Discovering Yourself Find out more about what makes you you 6 Travel More With the right connections you can easily see more countries beyond your study abroad experience 7 Take a Chance This could be a once in a lifetime opportunity Learn about Bay Path s Study Abroad Program Welcome Tatiana Resende Tatiana Resende is the new coordinator for Bay Path s Study Abroad Program She is also the Administrative Assistant for Liberal Studies Elliott 202 and Coordinator of University Theme If you are interested in Study Abroad please contact Tatiana via phone 413 565 1151 or email tresende baypath edu

Thank you from the COMMunications Club in honor of the 2019 COMMunity Awards We honor the awardees and everyone who submitted nominations and supported the event Thank you for all that you do and let s continue to do what we can to recognize and walk in our brave spaces Stay tuned for Spring Issue 2020 We will share photos and stories from the event and the winners

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