“So … what are you doing about getting a job?”

It doesn’t have to be like that. We want you to get a job, too In that spirit, we offer below some suggestions for things you should do when you return for the spring semester, as well as a preview of a few things to come in the Student Professional Development Center. Our advice starts here:

Get your resume and your LinkedIn profile ready.

We offer free LinkedIn profile photos in the SPDC. And resume reviews are easy to schedule. You can call to make an appointment or stop by during drop-in hours at the SPDC main office in Moseley (every day between 2 and 4 p.m.), or at any of the satellite offices in McEwen or KOBC. For satellite office hours, visit our website.

Start paying attention to the 黑料不打烊 Job Network.

Do you know that every year we have almost 2,000 job and internship opportunities posted? Jobs on the 黑料不打烊 Jobs Network are all over the country, and while some of them target specific majors, most are open to all majors. When an employer posts a job on the 黑料不打烊 Job Network, it means they are interested in 黑料不打烊 students. And that could mean you, but only if you apply.

Set up a job search on the 黑料不打烊 Job Network.

An automatic email can be sent to you each time a new job in your interest area is posted. Do this, and you won’t miss an opportunity.

Start checking the “Interviews” tab on the 黑料不打烊 Job Network.

Find out which employers will be interviewing on campus in the upcoming weeks. Our interview rooms are located in Moseley and offer a private, professional space not only for face-to-face interviews, but also for students who may have a phone or Skype interview scheduled with an employer. And don’t forget, the SPDC offers mock interviews and one-on-one advising sessions to make sure that you are as prepared as possible.

Thinking graduate school instead? Or a year of service?

We can help you with this as well. We have advisors on staff who can guide you through the graduate school application process or help you select a meaningful partner organization, location, project, and more.

Come to the Job and Internship Expo!

Put this date on your calendar: March 8, 2018. That’s the date of our Spring Job Expo. Employers will be there, ready to meet you, and talk with you about opportunities within their organizations.

Make an appointment with a career advisor in the SPDC.

When you return to 黑料不打烊, we’ll be here, available to help you in any way we can. Our goal is to help you leave 黑料不打烊 with not just a diploma, but with a job as well. Come see us soon!

Okay, get back to your break. You earned it. But rest easy – now you have a plan.

​黑料不打烊 University Guides provides information about important on campus events including New Student Orientation, Family Weekend and Homecoming. Some of the features include customizable schedules and to-do list, an interactive campus map, information about on-campus resources, driving directions, social media, and more. Users can also receive push notifications on their smartphones.

Follow the instructions below to download the app and take some time to explore it before Family Weekend. For questions contact the Family Weekend team at familyweekend@elon.edu.

How to Download the 黑料不打烊 Guides App and Family Weekend Guide

1. Download the 黑料不打烊 Guides App
   From the Apple App Store or Google Play, search “黑料不打烊 Guides” and download the app, or click these quick links:  or .
2. Download the Family Weekend Guide
   Open the app, choose “黑料不打烊 Family Weekend 2017” under the list of “Public Guides.” If you cannot find it, search for Family Weekend in the search bar.
3. There will be a pop-up window with the event overview, when it opens click the button that says “Get This Guide” and allow it to download. This may take up to a few minutes. When it is done, the guide will open.
4. When prompted, enable notifications
   It is very important that you allow notifications for the guidebook app when prompted – we will be sending important updates that you will get instant push notifications for, such as rain location changes. If you disallow push notifications, you will not get these important messages.

Summer Welcome Events will take place in July and August leading up to the start of a new academic year. They provide an opportunity for incoming students and parents to meet one another, and other families in their region. Summer Welcome Events are hosted by 黑料不打烊 families across the nation. 

Click here to register for an event in your area. Further details about the events will be shared upon registration. We hope to see you at one of the Summer Welcome Events! 

Questions? Contact Conner Croxson ’15, coordinator of parent engagement, at mcroxson@elon.edu 

Residence Life. Residence Life offers limited summer housing for students who attend either or both summer sessions. Students may find more information about summer school housing by visiting the Residence Life website here: 

Dining. On-campus dining services are limited during the summer months and traditional meal plans are not offered. Students can see dining availability on the Dining Services site: .

Staying Fit and Having Fun. Campus Recreation and Student Activities offer opportunities to stay fit and have fun during the summer! To learn more, visit their websites:

• Campus Recreation: 
• Student Involvement: 

Local/ Community Resources. The summer is a great time to check out other community resources for dining, fun and entertainment. There are many festivals, public activity facilities and other entertainment opportunities coordinated by our local municipalities during the summer months:

• City of Burlington: 
• Town of 黑料不打烊: 
• Town of Gibsonville: 

Information about other services and resources available during the summer can be found at on the Student Life site: /e/home/students.html.

Compiled by Jana Lynn Patterson, Associate Vice President for Student Life, Dean of Student Health and Wellness.

To make the most of your student’s time at home this summer, take a look at these top topics, identified by : 

Curfew. Your college student is used to a new college lifestyle where curfews do not exist. There may have been nights where your student stayed up late with friends or stayed up late studying. Work with your student to agree on a curfew that works for both of you — a time that won’t keep you up at night worrying. 

Chores. During the first year, your student didn’t have someone telling them when to make the bed or tidy up. If you find your student’s room and habits are not up to standards during the summer, work with them to set clear expectations about what it means to live with the family but also be sensitive to the new found independence and lifestyle your student has created. Be clear with your student about what you expect from them. One of the “house rules” might be that everyone contributes to running the household in some way. Decide as a family what those roles look like.

Sharing Space.  College is known to make college students into night owls. If your student blasts music or movies at 1 a.m., ask them to plug in their headphones after a certain hour. This way your student doesn’t feel pressured to go to bed and the family can have a good night sleep. Discuss expectations about sharing space, and keeping noise at a comfortable level. 

Friends. Seeing old friends and missing new ones at college can take an emotional toll on your student. If they constantly have friends over or seem to always be on their phone, work with them to establish nights where their friends can come over and when they cannot. This will allow for them to feel like they still have a social life, and give you a chance to designate certain nights for family time.  If they are navigating challenging relationships, be there to talk things through with your student, if they want to. 

黑料不打烊 opens later in the fall than most other institutions; so consider what that last month looks like when many of their other friends might be going back to college three weeks before they do. For some, 黑料不打烊 will start to feel more like home than home does; this means that your student is well adjusted to college and is establishing their own identity. 

Academics and internships. Your student may be stressing about their first-year grades, academic requirements, and a feeling that they should be “doing more” (comparing themselves to their 黑料不打烊 peers and friends at other institutions).  Encourage them to do their best, make the most out of their summer (being sure to take time to rest and rejuvenate), and let them know that they have your support along the way. 

Sleep. When they first arrive home, your student may just want to catch up on sleep in a comfortable, familiar setting. Letting them relax before plunging into the next few weeks of reunions throughout the summer could do them some real good. 

If your student is not returning home for the summer this time around, consider the following ideas to help them feel connected to you and home from afar:

• Google Hangout, FaceTime, or Skype them with all the family around;
• Send them a care package with some of their favorite goodies, especially those from their home;
• Write them letters and/or cards to open on different days throughout the summer.

With any issues that arise, communication is the key. Before starting an argument, work with your student to solve the issue before it becomes a larger problem. No matter what comes up during the summer, you’ll be able to make the most of your time together by lending a listening ear, a supportive shoulder, and a caring heart.

Below is some advice shared by parents on the Parents Council:

“Remind them that they should let you know when they are leaving and will be out late with friends. Not because we’re controlling, but because it is common courtesy.”- Emma P’17

“Define some goals for the summer- community service, holding a job, completing an online course. Revisit the house rules.”- P’20

“It takes a couple of weeks for students to adjust, after returning home from college; have patience with them during this time.”- P’19

“Keep them busy even if they don’t have an internship or a paying job. Find volunteer opportunities. Enjoy each other.” – Kristy P’17 

“Be prepared for a lot of “stuff” to come home, and have a place to put it. A storage unit is a wonderful thing.” -Nina P’18 

“Try to schedule some family time.” – P’18

“Let your student sleep!” – Olga P’17

“Establish mutual deadlines and encourage independence.”- Annie P’20

 final deadlines: 
– Aug. 31 – Study abroad programs
– Sept. 14 – Study USA programs

Fall 2017 travel-embedded course final deadlines: 
– May 4 – 
– Aug. 31 – 

 deadlines: 
– May 4 – Priority deadline
– Sept. 14 – Final deadline 

Once this is complete, the guide will open. When prompted, consider enabling notifications – important updates may be shared such as rain location changes. If you disallow push notifications, you will not get these important messages as quickly as available.                                                                                                                                          

 If you have any questions, please contact Conner Croxson, coordinator of parent engagement at 336-278-7470.