“The only source of knowledge is experience.”- Albert Einstein By the time a student graduates from Hope College they will have participated in some form of experiential learning opportunity. One way is through an internship! Here at the Boerigter Center for Calling and Career, Jena Gasworth works with students who are searching for these types of …
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Handshake Profiles: Your Time to Shine
It’s that time of the year! Students are back on campus, classes are in full swing, and clubs and organizations are getting warmed up for the semester. With a new academic year there also comes questions about on-campus jobs, internships, and full-time work for the future. Whether you are looking for a few hours of …
Get to know Megan Scheldt!
Megan Scheldt is the Career Counselor – Networking at the Boerigter Center for Calling and Career and she is going into her 4th academic year at Hope College. Megan has answered 10 questions to let us get to know a little more about her: 1. What is your role at the new Boerigter Center for Calling …
Learn More About Career Counselor Amy Freehafer
Amy Freehafer is a 1989 Hope College graduate, and she has been working at Hope for 7 years. Many students have met with Amy early in their college careers to get help deciding a major, creating a four-year-plan, or discussing their assessment results. She is an excellent resource for students at all stages of their college …
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Get in a Group: Sessions to Help You Navigate Calling and Career
Centered in connecting, Boerigter strives to meet with every student across campus. In this mindset, we are now offering group sessions. This opportunity will allow you to meet in a setting of around 5-10 students to engage in learning and asking questions in a variety of topics. Whether you are in your first year as a …
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Get to Know Dale Austin
Meet Dale Austin! Many of you have met with Dale Austin throughout your college career, whether it was a mock interview, job search appointment, or getting help with graduate school. He has been working with Hope College students at the Career Development Center for 37 years, and will continue to engage with students as our office …
How do you say the name? Boerigter Center for Calling and Career!
We are a few days away from the start of the 2018-2019 school year! With that comes the launch of the Boerigter Center for Calling and Career! Over the course of the fall semester, a number of new programs and initiatives will be coming to life. We are incredibly grateful for the support of Hope’s …
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Hey First Year Students…We are here for you!
First year students, welcome to the family! Our goal is to help each student discern, prepare and pursue their calling and career. Read on to find out five easy ways you can interact with our office from day one: Not sure what to major in? Make an appointment with Amy Freehafer, she can help you explore possibilities based …
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Hope Students Conquer Internships
Isn’t summer the best? Ice cream, bonfires, picnics, the beach and warm temperatures! Here at Hope many students are also spending their days participating in summer internships. Take a peek at what a few students have been up to! Kelly Arnold, Senior, Communication Major (Digital Marketing Focus) Where have you been interning this summer? This …
Shaking Hands with Handshake
Are you a Hope College Student? Are you looking for an on campus job, internship or full-time work? Not sure where to get started? Well, you have come to the right place. Handshake is a great way to see what opportunities are available in the area that you are interested in. It does not matter …