Alumni Resource: Collegiate Sendoff 2022
We are thrilled to welcome the Class of 2022 to the CBI Alumni Network! We are here to support you and cheer you on as you take the next steps in your education—and it all begins right here with your Collegiate Sendoff! Over the course of the summer, your Alumni Engagement team will provide tips, tools, and space for discussion as you prepare for life after high school. The Collegiate Sendoff is organized around four themes:
- Academic Success
- Financial Aid
- Campus Belonging
- Health & Wellness
Bookmark this page and check back each week in July for a new digital magazine that will explore each of these topics…Plus, be sure to follow us on Instagram (@studentleadnet) for bonus content!
We will also be in discussion over on our new CBI Alumni Networking platform, SL Net Connect. Sign up for free and start connecting with your CBI community! Now, let’s dig in.
Week 1 – Academic Success
When you get to college, it’s important to establish good habits and routines to set yourself up for academic success. This week’s issue explores learning styles and offers some of our favorite study tips and hacks. Plus, hear from other CBI alumni with their college success advice. Flip through the digital magazine below to explore our resources.
Week 2 – Financial Aid
This week we will explore different types of financial aid including loans, grants, and scholarships. We’ll also give you tips and tools to practice budgeting plus explore some amazing resources from our trusted partners at uAspire, a national organization dedicated to helping students realize financial aid does not have to be overwhelming! By choosing to be proactive and taking advantage of the resources available to you, you can grow in your confidence in securing funds to pay for college.
Week 3 – Campus Resources and Belonging
Like the popular ’90s TV show, college is “A Different World!” In this week’s issue, the Alumni Engagement team has pulled together all kinds of videos, activities, and resources to help you navigate your campus resources like a pro. We also discuss building your campus community by joining clubs and student organizations.
Week 4 – Health and Wellness
The transition from high school to college is an exciting time, but it can also come with added stress and anxiety. That’s why taking care of our physical, mental, and spiritual health is an important piece of college success. In this week’s issue, the Alumni Engagement team share tools for how identifying your personal patterns and behaviors when under stress, tactics for addressing anxiety, and ideas for who to reach out to when you need mental health support.
What next?
Your postsecondary journey is just beginning, and the Alumni Engagement team will be there for you every step of the way! Keep the guides listed above and refer to them anytime you need some guidance. For more resources to help you along the way, check out our Alumni Resources and don’t forget to join your CBI Alumni Community and us on SL Net Connect. Have a specific question or idea you want to share with us? We would love to hear from you: alumni@dev.studentleadershipnetwork.org.
