Is therelife aftercollege?

jobs yet. I did an internship in.criminal justice at Montgomery County Adult Probation, but I wish I could have done one in psychology during the fall semester. I think I'm ready," Ward said.

The co-op and career services office offers many tools that are free for students to help them look for co-ops and jobs. These services are even available years after graduation.

Nancy Hutchison, director of the co-op and career services office, said that many seniors don't seem too nervous about the big transition.

"They are welcoming graduation and wanting to get a job earlier in the year. They are going on lots of interviews and are talcing advantage of the services here," she said.

Hutchison also said that students can start looking for co-ops as early as their junior year. Many seniors can start looking and researching for jobs as early as December of their senior year.

"Students come and use the office and the services in terms of learning about how STACIESTEELEif'HOroSTAFF to get their resumes and cover letters put together, how to research companies, take

Students prepare for the real world full of morning messages, paperwork and bosses, just like adults.

487 and says that the class teaches the students how to execute a marketing strategy of bringing a product to market.

"They are the product. Students identify their own skills, research occupation and industries, develop job search tools like resumes and cover letter necessary to bring their product market and engage in a mock-interview to showcase their skills to an employer," Francis said.

Francis also said that there are many resources online that seniors can refer to for job information. Wetfeet.com, Fortune.com and Monster.com are all great websites that will give students an idea of salary and testimonials from current and former employees of companies. Also, Vault.com is a website offered through career services that helps students interact with professionals in their field and also has a showcase of statistics for the employer.

"Upward mobility is entirely on the shoulders of every graduate once they leave Cabrini College. Recognizing trends and capitalizing on new opportunities is necessary for long-term job success," Francis said.

PATRICIA J. SHEEHAN ASST. SPORTS EDITOR PJs723@CABR.INI.EDU

Graduation, the long awaited milestone for every college student, is finally on its

The Thursday nights devoted to partying will soon become a distant memory. Going to bed at 9 p.m. and conference calls that start eariler than many have woken up in four years will be new routines for college seniors.

Cabrini seniors are buzzing with excite- ment every year at this time, talking about graduate school, new jobs, their own apartments and finally leaving college life behind.

This can be a scary and exciting time for every college senior, but many are optimistic about their futures and feel well prepared for the "real world."

Rose Ward, a senior psychology and sociology and criminal justice major, said that she is excited to graduate but is a little nervous about life after graduation.

"I am applying to graduate schools right now, so I haven't been searching for as many interviews as they can and go to career and jobs fairs to help make contacts and networks. It's never too early to get your foot in the door," Hutchison said.

Ward agreed with Hutchison and said, "Start networking and making connections with people in your field early; it is never too soon to start."

The transition from worry-free college students to responsible and driven adults is inevitable but Cabrini offers countless services to help students prepare. The real world is beckoning for all college grads to join the professional world; but make sure to take all the crazy memories from college with you before you walk away from the life forever. way.

Cabrini offers a course called "career· preparation and job search techniques," known as Com 487, for students in the communications department. This class is highly recommended for all students, not just communication majors.

Dawn Francis, an assistant professor of English and communication, teaches Com

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