HAPPY WEEK 7 TRIO!
In this issue
• Graduation- Tips and Resources!
• Academic Statements
• Have you filed your FAFSA yet?
• Paid Internship Opportunity
• TRIO Events and Updates
• Campus events and resources
• Connect with your TRIO Academic Advisor
Are you graduating?
Graduating from college is a huge accomplishment, yet students can experience a mix of emotions including relief, pride, excitement, and fear. Feeling conflicting emotions about graduation is very common. You are not alone! Transitions are a part of life and there are things you can do to help you embrace change.
1) Gather information. Gathering information helps us make choices that meet our needs and helps to de-mystify some of the fear around the unknown. You can’t make a good decision or plan if you don’t have enough information. Without enough information we tend to base our choices on the amount of pressure we are under or from a position of fear.
2) Create a plan. Graduating from college is a transition that can be disruptive. Hold on to those parts of your life which provide comfort and security while you make the transition. When we feel safe, we can accomplish the task of transition more productively. Use this time to create a temporary plan postgraduation if you aren’t sure what you want to do next.
3) Give yourself enough time. When our lives are changing, it takes time to reorient our feelings to the new reality. Although we may feel uncomfortable during a transition, we need to give ourselves time to reflect, asking ourselves, “What did I learn from this experience? “What learning do I want to take into my new experience?” This will help us to reorient our new lives and not just
perpetuate the old ways. We’ll also be better at recognizing the new opportunities that will be available to us.
4) Tolerate the discomfort. Transitions can introduce confusion and disorientation into our lives even positive transitions like graduation. Expect to experience times of anxiety and insecurity as a natural part of the change process. Create a routine that works for you and provides some structure, some constants. Keep a journal to give you an emotional outlet during this time. Recognize that change is transition is temporary and represents the doorway to new experiences.
5) Find the support you need. Talk to friends who will help you to explore your own feelings to find the truth from your own inner resources. See a therapist to help guide you through the process in a safe and encouraging setting. Access resources available to you through the college or your workplace, considering attending a support group or forming one with friends who may be going through a similar transition.
6) Take care of yourself. A time of transition can introduce stress into your life. You may feel depressed, anxious or you may not feel like doing the normal, healthy activities you used to do. Do something for yourself every day that you find comforting and pleasurable. Be kind to yourself, eat well, get enough sleep, exercise daily, even a 20-minute walk can make a difference in your stress level. Actively practice being your best supportive self to you while you create the next in the big adventure!
We have compiled a list of available resources to help you navigate this period of transition.
• Academic and Career advising (ACA) continues to support alumni with career and graduate school exploration and preparation. To make an appointment visit https://www.evergreen.edu/advising
• Employment. Interested in working for the state of WA? Check out https://www.careers.wa.gov/ to learn more and apply for upcoming opportunities.
• Pathway Program: Connect to a case manager that will assist you in getting access to local services.
Annual Academic Statements HOLDS coming soon!
The deadline to submit your Annual Academic Statement is May 17th . Continuing students who do not have a draft of their statement by the deadline will get a registration hold on their account. This hold will prevent students from registering for summer or fall classes until the statement is submitted. Here is a short “How To” video that shows you how to submit the academic statement. If you have questions, reach out to your Academic Specialist for support.
Graduating students need to submit a Final Academic Statement. The Final Academic Statement must be submitted by the last day of your final quarter to graduate. Below are the deadlines for spring and summer quarter:
Spring Quarter: Friday, June 14, 2024
Summer Quarter: Friday, September 6th, 2024
TRIO Academic Specialists Stacia and Mercedes will be hosting TWO additional writing workshops on the final Academic Statement this month. THIS is like the golden ticket to graduation from Evergreen and is due on the very last day of the
quarter you are graduating. It will become part of your transcript, giving you the chance the describe your academic journey. Tell it in your way.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 22 from 3pm – 4pm and/or Wednesday, May 29 from 12pm – 1pm
WHERE: Evans Hall, conference room 2151. (to the left of the front desk of the Holistic Advising and TRIO Programs office suite)
Financial Aid
Have you filed your FAFSA for the next academic year? Complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 24-25 Academic Year today!
Digital Archiving Internship Program (Paid)
Join the Black History Preservation Internship Program, a collaborative effort sponsored by BlackMuse LLC, The Seattle Griot Project, and The Remnant Project. As an intern, you'll document historic sites significant to Black history across Washington State. Under expert guidance, you'll conduct fieldwork, research, and digital documentation, contributing to the preservation and celebration of Black heritage. Together, we'll honor the past, amplify diverse narratives and shape a more loving future.
**“These services were developed in partnership with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. As such, preference will be given to candidates eligible for Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) services as part of our commitment to diversifying the field.
Send your resume to clientservices@blackmuse.net by May 20, 2024. Afterward, you will be invited to attend their Info Session. See their PDF file with additional information.
