My name is April Coan, and I am an academic success coach and the assistant director at the Office of Undergraduate Student Success. Throughout the fall semester, I will offer tips and suggestions in The Current, which will focus on topics like success in college and taking advantage of the unique opportunities available at NSU.
The holiday break is a great time to enjoy home-cooked meals and spend time with family; however, the long break is also a great time to take advantage of opportunities and plan ahead. If you’re thinking about ways to get ahead of the game and take advantage of your time during the break, you might want to consider these options:
- Update your CV or resume. If you’re thinking about getting a job near campus or if you’re preparing for a summer internship, the holiday break is the perfect time to update your resume or curriculum vitae (CV). To learn how to create a more impressive resume or CV, schedule an appointment with a career adviser at Career Development before you leave on vacation. To make an appointment, call 954-262-7201
- Plan for your next semester. Reserving time to study and planning ahead is a great way to ensure your success in the winter semester. You can plan ahead by reviewing your syllabus, ensuring you have the right textbooks for the upcoming semester, and creating a weekly study schedule. To learn more about creating a weekly schedule planner, you can contact the Office of Undergraduate Student Success at 954-262-8386.
- Volunteer. If you’re the type who gets bored during the holiday break, you might want to think about volunteering. Volunteering is a great way to get experience and build your resume. For volunteering opportunities and ideas, you can contact Student Leadership and Civic Engagement at 954-262-7195.
Regardless of how you decide to celebrate your vacation, remember to relax and have a little “you” time. The holiday break is a great time to celebrate and reward yourself for completing another semester of school. During the break, do something that makes you happy so you can recharge your mental batteries and come back feeling refreshed the next semester.
