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DEAR UNT STUDENTS, We’ve made it to the end of an incredible year filled with student achievements, awards, research discoveries and athletic success. The best part of my job is interacting with our 38,000 students, because I love to see how UNT transforms our students’ lives and prepares them for a successful career in a fast-paced and evolving workforce. CONGRATULATIONS TO EACH OF OUR STUDENTS GRADUATING IN THE 2017-18 ACADEMIC YEAR! YOU’VE PERSEVERED THROUGH CHALLENGES, LEARNED TO THINK CRITICALLY AND ARE BETTER PREPARED FOR A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS. With your college degree, anything you dream becomes possible. Your accomplishment not only changes your life, but the lives of those around you who see what is possible with a university education. As a UNT graduate, the sky is your only limit. Remember, as Mean Green Eagles, we soar higher. WE LOOK FORWARD TO CELEBRATING OUR 2017-18 GRADUATES IN A BIG WAY MAY 11-12 DURING COLLEGE-BASED COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES AND AT OUR GRADUATION BLOCK PARTY MAY 11, OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE UNT FAMILY. The annual party is a family-friendly, universitywide celebration with free food, games, music, giveaways, photos, fireworks and more. This celebration of UNT’s newest alumni will begin at 5:30 p.m. May 11 on the Library Mall and the University Union’s South Lawn. Students and graduates, you are part of an important legacy and should be proud of the incredible alumni network you have now joined. I HOPE YOU ALWAYS SHOW YOUR MEAN GREEN PRIDE AND MAINTAIN A STRONG CONNECTION TO UNT AS ALUMS AND LIFELONG MEMBERS OF THE MEAN GREEN NATION. UNT ALWAYS WILL BE YOUR HOME. UNT PROUD,
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Farewell, graduating class Sean Rainey
Contributing Writer Graduating Class of Spring 2018, you have done it. You’ve worked strenuously to achieve that which many individuals can only dream of. All of your hard work has amounted to this moment. You have reached the pinnacle of your academic career and you have succeeded. The last four years of your life have presented you with wonderful experiences, lifelong friends and daunting challenges. You have all overcome many great obstacles to reach this point and for this, you should be extremely proud. All of your hard work will hopefully give you a great advantage in life. But keep in mind that your trials have only just begun. Life will have its many ups and downs, but you have been preparing for the challenges ahead and
with your knowledge, compassion and unwavering effort, you may succeed against all odds. In honor of this exciting time in your life, I offer you three tips. First, never stop learning. Although you may no longer have exams to study for and you aren’t required to read a textbook, you should never limit yourself from learning and growing as an individual. Each new day presents itself as an opportunity to learn something new and allowing yourself to be open to new experiences will help you become a better version of you. This especially applies to knowledge outside of your own field of study. Adaptability is a powerful thing that can benefit any professional. Second, just keep trying. There will be times in your life, as there are in everyone’s, where you may want to throw in the towel and give up before reach the mountain top. Know that you are the only
person who can decide what you are capable of. Remember that if you do your best, you’ll be on the right track. If the effort you put into the task at hand yields no desirable results, then take a step back and try an alternate method. Third and finally, have confidence in yourself and your abilities. There will be times when you feel you have no idea what you’re doing. This invasive anxiety tends to creep up on us. It makes us feel like we are underqualified or that we are not smart or good enough… well, that’s bologna. You are qualified and you are able to do anything you put your mind to. Push away your fears and hindrances and embrace the future that you’re building for yourself. On behalf of UNT and all of us who are still waiting for that diploma, we are so very proud of you and your accomplishments. May you have a happy life and may all your dreams come true.
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Of todays and tomorrows Jackie Trujillo Contributing Writer
What’s next? Oh boy. That is the Big Question, isn’t it? It’s strange how much anxiety those two little words can elicit in thousands of adults during this time of year. First off, I’d like to congratulate every single person who walks that stage. Making it this far shows perseverance and passion to pursue a goal. But “What’s next?” is a question often asked of students with the world at their feet, a hundred different paths leading in all directions. Anything is possible at this point in the very same way it was back when we went through high school graduation. Granted, there are a few distinct differences. The obvious one is that we’re not as young as we used to be. The other is that we’ve done the work and completed the
hours necessary to hold the piece of paper stating that yes, we do know how to do ‘the thing’ (‘the thing’ being whatever job our respective majors relate to). But it feels as if there is an immense amount of pressure on the “What’s next?” question. The truth is that some of us will go on to lead normal lives, albeit a raise and perhaps doing what we love. Some of us might go off to other parts of the world and serve the common good. Some of us will be assistants, executives, grad students, entrepreneurs, entertainers, writers—or whatever else we decide we want to be. I could decide to deviate from my journalism degree to become a professional cat mom blogger or, on a whim, decide to become a hang gliding instructor in Rio. Anything is possible. A valuable lesson I’ve learned throughout my years at UNT is that we are unquestionably in
charge of our own lives and every decision we make. Our future is what we make of it—every choice, every step we take today will mold our tomorrow. It is a constantly changing road. More importantly, however, it isn’t about what someone else tells us to do or say. It isn’t about competing with someone else’s accomplishments. It isn’t even about whether we got straight A’s or scraped by with C’s—it’s about having the patience and strength to get going when the going gets tough. It’s about taking that leap of faith that something good will come out of years of homework, projects, dissertations, sweat and tears. From this moment on, it is your life to live as a bonafide adult. Success is subjective. Never forget that. So, give ‘em hell, kid. Your future is in your hands.
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New wave of hiring: what you can do, not just what you say Alyssa Wolverton Contributing Writer
In a recent study, the New York Fed said that only 25 percent of people pursue careers in their major. As a recent graduate with an integrative studies degree, that was a relief to hear. I studied so many things here at UNT because I loved learning a little bit of everything! When it came to the job market though, I figured out that I didn’t have any specialized certifications or years of experience in one specific industry, and it made me feel ineligible looking at jobs for which I knew I was qualified. So how do I tell employers “Hey, look at me! I can really do this job!” without getting a whole new degree? I show them. When painters showcase their work, they don’t write a two-sheet piece of paper of all their credentials as an artist. They display their work. They put it out there, in a portfolio or in a show, so that people can really see what they’ve been able to accomplish. It makes total sense! You wouldn’t ask an art student to just write a bulleted list about their art. You’d want to see it, especially before buying it, and I believe that’s what all employers want. Sure, for our entry-level jobs it might be nice to have a pristine, black & white resume with a few choice words pulled from the job description and a nice GPA toward the header, but employers offering careers are starting to ask for much more. Jason Shen, the founder of a new hiring platform called Headlight, got his first job at Etsy as a programmer by simply programming new features for the site. When I worked for the city of Denton, they wanted their applicants for a communication specialist position to create a mini campaign as part of their interview. When I finally got my
job a UNT with Career Connect, most of the conversation was about what I could do for them, not about the specifics of my resume. It is a huge misconception that university education teaches us all the specific skills of a job. We might learn the big stuff: critical thinking, teamwork, communication and some of the macro skills of a certain degree, but we’re often lacking marketable skills. If I, a recent grad and current graduate student, could encourage any soon-to-be UNT grad to do anything, I would say this: hone in on some skills or experiences you can showcase. Since I was basically all liberal arts (hello, philosophy and communication), I showcase things like my internship experience, the time I wrote a grant for the We Mean Green Fund, and my leadership experience in student organizations on campus. Employers don’t care that I took Social and Political Philosophy or Rhetorical Theory. They want to see how I was able to write a grant based on sustainable values and that I figured out how to communicate a vision to a team of students. When I wrote it all out, I was surprised at how many of the things I had done here at UNT that armed me with marketable skills. Like that one time I made a video with my friends. Planning? Coordination? Negotiation of takes? It’s all there. Or what about when I was forced to be group leader? Team work, mediation and working under a deadline? I think an employer would like to see that. So the next time you do something, make sure you write it down. Reflect on what you’ve learned, and how this point in your life can jump start you to the Next Big Thing. You’ll never know which employer, grad school, venture capitalist or client you might impress down the road!
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An ode to possibilities Gabrielle Ebron Contributing Writer
As I look back on the past four years at UNT, I am thankful for each and every decision I made that contributed to my growth as a student, professional and young woman. I come from small-butgrowing town just two hours south of UNT, Waco, Texas. I had known my friends in high school for years and years, so moving onto a campus in a new city was a hard adjustment for me and I quickly learned that I was an introvert. Growing up in a smaller town allowed me to find comfort in the everyday faces and places, but UNT was a new ballpark – and so back into my shell, I went. But during the spring semester of my freshman year, I changed my major from psychology to journalism and I learned I had the opportunity to become an ambassador for the Mayborn School of Journalism. I applied, went through two rounds of interviews and was ultimately chosen to be an advocate of the department. The opportunities that being an ambassador supplied me helped propel my growth as a public speaker, problem solver and leader. I joined two more organizations after becoming an ambassador. My roles on campus padded my resume and helped me land jobs related to my major. I am graduating with a full-time position at a marketing firm just 20 minutes away from my student-living apartment. None of this would have been possible if I hadn’t taken a chance on myself. I always tell incoming stu-
dents not to be afraid to step out of their comfort zones because of the doors branching out may open. Coming to UNT allowed me to be far enough from home to experience a new environment, but close enough to make my way back for family gatherings, emergencies or just good ol’ home cooking. Wherever you may find yourself following your high school, junior college, or fouryear college experience, gradu-
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ating is just the first step. Graduate from your mindset with each new journey on which you embark. Embrace change and challenge knowing that the risk is worth the reward. Thank you UNT, Mayborn and Mom & Dad for always encouraging me to grow and go above and beyond. Class of 2018, we did it! Special thanks to: Stephanie Garza, Michelle Hale and Danielle & Cory Ebron Sr.
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GRADUATE OUTCOMES MAY 2017 UNT alumni are prepared for success after graduating from college. Whether they are entering the work force or enrolling in graduate school, UNT graduates are achieving impressive outcomes.*
ENGAGEMENT
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Employed full time Employed part time Enrolled in a program of continuing education (graduate school, post-bac, professional degree) Not seeking employment or continuing education Other (self-employed, freelance, postgraduate fellowship, contract worker) Participating in a volunteer or service program Planning to enroll in a program of continuing education Seeking employment + Positive engagement does not include students who indicated
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INTERNSHIPS 41% completed an internship 25% completed more than one internship 36% received course credit for their internship 29% of internships led to full-time employment offers
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