Freshman Year of College: The Make-it or Break -it Year

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Dear Freshman,

Let me first start by congratulating you on deciding to invest in your future. You are very fortunate to be in this position and you should be proud of yourself. As you look forward to making the best out of your experience, creating lifelong friendships, please remind yourself of why you decided to attend college. Perhaps you’re the first to attend college in your family, or you know that pursuing a higher education will help you get further in life. Either way the process requires determination, ambition and focus.

As mentioned by Huffington Post writer Stephanie Beach “Take advantage of all of the opportunities that present themselves to you. And better yet, don’t just wait for opportunities to come along, make them yourself and go out there and look for them.”

However, beware that not all those who enter college with you, will end up sitting next to you at graduation. It’s sad but it’s the reality of things. In fact, 4 out 5 of freshmen drops out before their sophomore year, and the main factors are usually finances and academic failure. College is not always a smooth transition. This is why many colleges are seeking more to provide academic support and extracurricular activities to their student body. Most college students worry about fitting in and finding their niche, but staying and excelling in college should be your main concern.

Take a look at this info graphic below by CollegeChoice.net to see why Freshman Year Matters

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Are You an Employedpreneur?

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Employedpreneur [em-ploid – pruh-nœr] : An ambitious professional who undertakes launching or running a business while working a full-time job.

This past weekend I caught up with a friend of mine. As we conversed, I asked her about work, expecting to hear the usual…“it’s going well.” Instead she told me, how she’s been putting additional hours towards building her own business. Yes you read right, after clocking 9- 5 making somebody else’s dream come true, she’s putting the extra effort to pursue hers.

Recently, I’ve noticed the same pattern amongst my peers when I browse my social media newsfeeds; from personal trainers, hair stylists, make up artist, photographers, public relations consultants, millennials are actively pursuing their passion while also being employed. With an unstable economy, millennials are tapping into finding their passion and making it their “Side Hustles”.   For some a 9-5 is  being used as a fundraising mechanism to pursue their passion. With that being said here are a few tips for being  an Employdtrepeneur.

Be Organized

Whatever it takes, post it notes, journals, reminders on your phone, get yourself organized.

Do Research

Find out as much as you can about the industry you’re planning to get into. Once you have a great amount of information, draw out the big picture and tackle each task individually.

Keep It To Yourself

People talk, and most of the time they have nothing beneficial to say. Unless you have a group of people you trust or are experts in the field you’re planning to delve into, the world doesn’t need to know.

“Work Hard in silence and let success make the noise.”

Don’t Procrastinate

It will be challenging but don’t give up. I don’t know about you but if I decide to put off task that I’m supposed to do today for tomorrow, my subconscious is constantly reminding me about it.

Don’t give up

Remind yourself of the reasons that got you started in the first place. As one of my mentors mentioned, it will be downright unbearable, you will get upset and even cry, but the results will all be worth it.

Pray about it

Consistency, Determination and Hard work with a sprinkle of prayer leads to positive results.

Let me know how you are managing being an Employtrepreneur.

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