Your college junior is embarking on an important and transitional year.
By junior year, most college students have found their comfort and people. On the other hand, some juniors may start feeling impatient to be done with college and start living in the real world. If they haven’t already, college juniors now have to declare their major. Students in their third year of college are advised to find internships in their chosen fields, start considering additional education (such as medical or law school), or start preparing for licensing examinations.
The goal of this book is to help you navigate your college student’s junior year, including the challenges and the joys it will bring. Chapters are written by professionals in the areas of family engagement, mental health, study abroad, career services, and the third-year experience. The content will help you guide your junior on their journey with information, resources, and conversation starters.
The Authors
Chelsea Petree, Ph.D., Rochester Institute of Technology
Ashley Boltrushek, American University
Mel Cerra, Rochester Institute of Technology
Kerri A. Fowler, North Carolina State University
Ahmed Hosni, The Ohio State University
Samantha Jeffries, LMFT, Rochester Institute of Technology
Shanise N. Kent, Esq., MBA, University at Albany, State University of New York
Melody Klein, Rochester Institute of Technology
Joshua Lee, St. Olaf College
Shana M. Lee, Kent State University
Emily Pelkowski, Nazareth University
Christine Self, Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Jenny Sullivan, Rochester Institute of Technology
James Wright, University of Delaware

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