THE REAL WORLD
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April 7th – 10th, 2008
The Sylvia Fishman Student Center, 417 Hunter West

Pre-registration for workshops and panels begins Monday, March 31 in 417W.
Walk-ins will be accommodated as space is available.

What is “The Real World: Making Your Hunter Education Work” all about?
This program is designed for all Hunter students who wish to learn more about the value of a liberal arts education, professional skills that will translate into “real world” success and pre-professional studies at Hunter (specifically Education, Pre-Law, Pre-Health and Pre-Med.) The program will also give current Hunter students a chance to hear from recent Hunter alums who will speak about their Hunter experience. The alumni panel will also give current students “tips for success” as they progress through their time at Hunter and move closer towards the “real world.”

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What do I gain from attending “Real World” sessions?
You will gain a greater understanding of what employers and graduate schools value in a candidate. You will learn specific information from pre-professional advisors: Pre-requisites, testing requirements for certain programs/professions, admission procedures to professional programs and standards of practice in various professions. Students attending “Real World” sessions hosted by Career Development Services will also receive a certificate of attendance from Career Development Services. This certificate will be an asset in your professional portfolio as you search for employment and/or graduate programs. Attendees at all sessions will be entered into a raffle for Hunter Bookstore Gift Cards!

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When do I attend “The Real World: Making Your Hunter Education Work”?
This program will take place in the Sylvia Fishman Student Center, Room 417 Hunter West, during the week of April 7th-10th. Please see the schedule below for specific program dates and times.

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Monday, April 7th
Internship Workshop
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
More and more employers are expecting job candidates to have related work experience when applying for positions. How can you obtain that experience while studying for your degree? Many have found the solution by doing an internship. The Career Development Services Internship Program can provide you with the opportunity to obtain pre-professional experience related to your career interests. There are opportunities in all fields. Find out how to begin this process.

Hosted by Career Development Services

Liberal Arts Education & Professionalism Workshop
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

• Communication; The Most Common Mistakes Students Make
  
• Talking to professors vs talking to peers
  
• FACEBOOK, emails, etc.
  
• Deciding on a major/career, the DISCOVER Program
  
• A Liberal Arts Education and Careers
  
• And MORE…

Hosted by Career Development Services

*Students attending these sessions will receive a Certificate of Attendance and will be entered into a raffle to win the book, Getting from College to Career, 90 Things to do Before you Join the Real World.

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Tuesday, April 8th
“Secrets of Hunter Success Panel: A Discussion with Hunter Alums”
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Gives current Hunter students a chance to hear from recent Hunter alums who will speak about their Hunter experience. The alumni panel will also give current students “tips for success” as they progress through their time at Hunter and move closer towards the “real world."
Hosted by Hunter College First-Year Advisors & Peer Advisors

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Wednesday, April 9th
“The Crooked Path to Success: A Discussion with Professional Advisors”
11:00 am – Noon
Professional advisors, including pre-Law, pre-Med, Education, and Health, as well as Hunter’s Graduate School advisor, will discuss the many and varied paths to graduate school and the various professions. They will also address the common competencies and qualities that all graduate and professional schools are seeking in their candidates, and how these may be developed throughout your Liberal Arts education at Hunter.
Hosted by Hunter College Professional and Pre-Professional Advisors

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Thursday, April 10th
Advising Workshops
Pre-professional Advisors from several areas will present workshops and answer questions about their pre-requisites, entrance exams, admissions procedures, programs and professional standards.

Professional Advisor: Education
11:00 am – Noon

Professional Advisor: Pre-Health
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Professional Advisor: Pre-Law
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Professional Advisor: Pre-Med
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

A raffle for Hunter Bookstore gift cards will be held on April 10th for all “Real World” attendees!

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