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Understanding the College Application Process

  • Common Application vs. individual school applications

  • Essay prompts and writing tips

  • Creating and editing a resume

  • Gathering letters of recommendation

Preparing for Standardized Tests

  • SAT vs. ACT

  • AP Scores

  • Score choice and super scoring

  • Test-taking strategies and preparation tips

  • Optional or required tests

Financial Aid and Scholarships

  • FAFSA and CSS Profile

  • Merit-based and need-based aid

  • Scholarship request letters and grants

  • Budgeting for college

Choosing the Right College

  • Researching colleges and universities

  • Campus visits and tours

  • Factors to consider (size, location, majors, etc.)

  • Early decision, early action, regular decision

c0llege planning and the c0llege applicati0n pr0cess

Navigating Career Transiti0ns

Handling the Transition

  • Planning your exit strategy

  • Writing a professional resignation letter

  • Having a productive exit interview

  • Maintaining relationships

Job Search Strategies

  • Build and leverage professional networks (LinkedIn, industry events)

  • Utilize job boards (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, company websites) effectively

  • Prepare for common interview questions (behavioral, technical)

Addressing Challenges & Building Resilience:

  • Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Self-Doubt

  • Develop stress management techniques

  • Develop coping mechanisms for setbacks and rejection

Career Development & Growth

  • Explore professional development opportunities (courses, certifications, workshops).

  • Develop strategies for achieving a healthy work-life integration

  • Explore potential career paths and create a long-term career development plan

executive functi0n

Core Executive Functions

  • Working memory

  • Inhibitory control

  • Cognitive flexibility

  • Planning and organization

  • Task initiation

Practical Strategies

  • Time management techniques

  • Organization methods

  • Goal setting and achievement tracking

  • Problem-solving techniques

Reducing Stress

  • Mindfulness and meditation

  • Self-talk and affirmations

  • Establishing healthy habits

  • Identifying stress triggers

Maintenance

  • Self-talk and affirmations

  • Checking in

  • Holding yourself accountable

  • Getting through setbacks

Understanding Burnout

  • What is burnout?

  • Signs and symptoms of burnout

  • Causes of burnout in activism

  • The impact of burnout on individuals and communities

Self-Care Strategies

  • Prioritizing self-care

  • Setting boundaries

  • Time management techniques

  • Stress management and relaxation techniques

  • Mindfulness and meditation practices

  • Physical self-care (sleep, nutrition, exercise)

  • Emotional self-care (journaling, therapy, support groups)

Community Care

  • Building and maintaining support networks

  • Sharing resources and knowledge

  • Collective care practices

  • Peer support and mentorship

Sustainable Activism

  • Setting realistic goals

  • Pacing oneself

  • Taking breaks and rest

  • Celebrating successes, no matter how small

  • Practicing gratitude

  • Finding joy in the work

Additional Topics

  • The role of privilege and intersectionality in burnout

  • Burnout prevention for marginalized communities

  • Burnout and mental health

  • The importance of rest and rejuvenation

  • The role of creativity and play in activism

Burn0ut Rec0very

identity devel0pment

Learning Core Concepts

  • Self-concept of one’s own qualities, abilities, and values

  • Identity formation and influences

  • Identity integration of different aspects

Strategies to Build Confidence

  • Self-reflection through journaling, writing, art

  • Making informed decisions and taking responsibility for choices

  • Understanding and challenging stereotypes and biases

Education and Career

  • Studying intersectionality

  • Exploring career paths that can align with one’s interests

  • Resume review, cover letter review, and interview preparation