Table of Contents
Getting To The Quad was created as a collaborative effort. Faculty members and administrators from top college and high school campuses, as well as professionals, and students contributed. From high school classes to what to eat on campus we’ve got you covered.
SECTION 1
Going to College – That Whole Application and Choosing Thing
* the college admissions process
* high school course load & standardized tests
* college applications
* college essay writing tips
* interviewing for college
* college visits
* tips for choosing a school
Contributors include:
Janet Elfers – 12th Grade Counselor at Mariemont High School in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Lisa Cynamon Mayers – Former admission counselor at Washington University in St. Louis and current college admissions consultant.
SECTION 2
Heading To Campus
* on your own: college misconceptions
* safety on campus
* relationships & college
* picking a dorm
* roommates – selection, tips, etc.v
* dealing with roommates
* what to bring to college
* doing your own laundry
* finding groups & organizations on campus
* navigating an activities involvement fair
* things you should know before you go greek
* starting a new group
Contributors Include:
Mary Elliott – Masters in Post Secondary Student Development. Residential College Director at Washington University in St. Louis.
Sasha Carp – Sasha spent her college years at Tulane University; received her M.Ed. in School Counseling at Georgia State University and is currently a school counselor in Sarasota.
Tim Lempfert – MA in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1999. Currently serving as Associate Director of Residential Life at Washington University in St. Louis. Previous residence life experience at the University of Maryland, College Park and Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Runi Afsharpour Perkins – Runi graduated with a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University. She has spent the past 4 years working at the Georgia Institute of Technology where she is a Residence Life Coordinator.
Michael Saxvik – Michael graduated from Michigan State University with his Master’s in Student Affairs Administration in 2006. He currently works at Washington University in St. Louis as the Coordinator for Student Involvement/ Programming leadership advising several student organizations and helping students interested in starting new groups.
Dr. Rob Wild – Worked as a Residence Hall Director at the University of Wisconsin – Madison (1996-1999), and in the Office of Residential Life at Washington University (1999 – 2006). Currently serving as the Assistant to the Chancellor at Washington University.
SECTION 3
Money, Money, Money
* understanding FAFSA, financial aid & student loans
* paying for college
* the registrar
* understanding credit cards
* checking & banking tips
* credit scores
Contributors Include:
Bill Witbrodt – CPA, MBA in Finance; Director Student Financial Services, Washington University in St. Louis.
SECTION 4
Hitting The Road
* how to pack for a college visit
* hotel tips
* travel tips for flying
* road tripping
Contributors Include:
Ian Collazo
Estee Copans – Estee earned here MPH from UCLA and her BA from Emory University. She has traveled the world including trips to Asia, South America, and Europe.
William Spinnenweber – Mr. Spinnenweber has been involved the hospitality industry for over 15 years. He received his Masters of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University in 2004.
SECTION 5
Getting Some Real World Experience
* summer internships/jobs academic internships/co-ops
* cover letter tips
* résumé tips
* understanding career services
Contributors Include:
Britney Sanders – Graduated with a BA in Sociology and a Master of Science in Education from the University of Miami. She served as an Assistant Director for the Upward Bound Program for 4 years, helping students prepare for college. She now serves as a Career Counselor at Emory University, and has privately assisted clients in their career development.
SECTION 6
Staying Healthy & Eating Right
* eating right on campus
* staying healthy at college
* staying active on campus
Contributors Include:
Rashelle Berry – MS in Nutrition from Georgia State University, MPH in Epidemiology from Emory University.
Connie Diekman – M.ED., RD, LD, FADA; BA Foods and Nutrition – Dietetics, Fontbonne College; Dietetic Internship, Barnes Hospital in St Louis.
Julie LeVine Taube – MS, Nutrition, Georgia State University; BA, Political Science, University of Wisconsin – Madison
SECTION 7
Get Some Class (& Other Academic Tips)
* academic advisors
* classes/grades/credit
* time management & personal accountability
* note taking tips
* reading comprehension tips
* test preparation tips
* majors & minors
Contributors Include:
Shari Obrentz – M.S., LAPC; Shari received her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University and has worked with college students on academic skills in public and private universities for 4 years.
Anna Schmidt – MA –Higher Education Administration, New York University; BA – Media Arts and Design, James Madison University. Currently working in Residential Education, previously an academic advisor at NYU.
SECTION 8
Electronics, Computers, Music & Movies
* buying a computer
* digital cameras & photography
* choosing movies
* concert going tips
Contributors Include:
Jason Edgecombe – Jason is an attorney in Atlanta, Georgia, and a life-long film and music fan.
SECTION 9
Kitchen Sink
* important dates
* notes