The lesson that must be learned is that others can only inspire by the way they chart their courses. Each individual must develop at his or her own pace, using his or her own talents, and moving in the directions that are appropriate for him or her. There is no one way to be successful, or one set of time frames that fits all the students of any class. The career center staff works hard to create an environment in which each individual can grow at his or her own pace. We respect the choices students make and encourage them to manage risks in ways that are comfortable for them.
Parents often serve as a critical sounding board for students as they pursue their career options.
Hopefully, parents remember that their daughters and sons have built pretty successful early career paths by receiving a lot of encouragement, a listening ear when they need it, and a healthy dose of recognition for all that they have achieved. Through career self-management, they will be successful in today s economy. Most of them will change fields several times in their working life, so learning how to change and adapt as an undergraduate is the most powerful process we can teach them as they plan and experience their undergraduate years.