NOW TAKE A STEP AT YOUR OWN PACE Using the priorities you established in the Values, Goals, and Interests Inventory, as well as the section explore the recommended steps, sources, and sites below. Remember to use your existing resources and supports for help along the way. Finding work
Use the My Career Story toolkit to explore your interests and inspirations
Maintaining and building academic stimulation and engagement
Enroll in the free course at Boston University, LEAD BU, to practice keeping a routine
Practice the Feynman Technique to explain or review something new you’ve learned
Use the free assessments in online courses through Coursera and EdX
For more ideas, see Section A: Academic Skills in the manual (page: 18)
Connect with a vocational rehabilitation
counselor for support navigating employment
Get involved in National and Community Service that match your skill set, passion, and availability Use a platform like LinkedIn to connect
LET’S PAUSE HERE: IT’S OK IF THE FIRST TIME IS JUST OK! There are lots of reasons why the first time you participate in an activity or try a new exercise you don’t feel sparks or excellent about the effort or interaction. Make space for self-compassion and permission and stay open to trying again.
or reconnect with potential employers, or browse profiles for ideas of how to build out your profile or resume
Browse job opportunity search sites like Indeed, Glassdoor, or ZipRecruiter
Everyone’s academic journey is their own. It’s tough to think
Building relationships & social connections
Join the Healthy Relationships class a free
skills-building class focused on understanding, building, navigating, and maintaining health-promoting interpersonal connections
Consider meeting and connecting with
people — locally or virtually - who share your interests and goals through Meetup
Download and use the Bumble app to search for and meet potential friends, dates, or employers
you’re falling behind, but college isn’t a race. Do what is best for you. No one is judging you for taking a leave of absence, even if you think they are.” - RACHAEL
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