What's your plan?

What's your plan? It's an annoying question that you get asked all the time. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? You get asked this question in job interviews, and if you have to think about it, that's a bad sign to employers. As a Sullivan student, you've got part of the plan by getting a quality education, but what's next? Have you planned your next step?
A seldom used resource available for free is the Bureau of Labor Statistics website. It covers more than just wages and demand for a profession, there's a listing of what kind of jobs can be open to someone based on their chosen degree. It allows for options and maybe a direction that you can take in job hunting. An accounting student as a comptroller instead of a CPA, a paralegal student as a compliance officer for financial institution.
I encourage everyone to talk a look a this information, come up with a plan for the next step. More than one is better, having your degree opens so many doors that it would be a shame to not look at every possibility and take full advantage of your education. I hope this helps anyone not sure what their next step is.

Brian Strickler

A series of unexpected events

Coming down with the flu in week 9 of the quarter is horrible! Especially when it knocks you out for two full weeks. I have no idea how I made it through the last three weeks of the past quarter, and finals no less. It wasn't fun, I can tell you. Going to class, back home, back to bed. I had to call in sick at work two days because I felt so bad (I take two online classes, and two classes on campus, so I only have to be on campus two days per week). Luckily I had pushed myself to finish important assignments the day when I first noticed that my throat felt sore. I kept telling myself, if everything fails, I can still email the assignments to my teachers if I can't make it to class. I also had this huge final paper to write, and I was so relieved when the teacher moved the due date (not because of me, for some other reasons, but hey, I did appreciate it). Then finals week came along, and somehow I made it through. I probably did not do as well as I would normally have done, but it did not affect my grades, because I worked so hard during the rest of the quarter and my average was high enough to make up for it. One thing I can tell you: never procrastinate on assignments, because you never know what will happen. I am glad I didn't because having them finished ahead of time allowed me to stay in bed with the flu. And always do your best on exams, never go in with the attitude that you can make it up at a later time. If anything goes wrong, and you get sick like I did, it feels good to know that you can get a 75 in a final and still come out with an A at the end because you worked hard the rest of the quarter.

Claudia

I had so much fun representing sullivan this year in Napa Valley. i have decided that i love to compete and will be going to cinn, oh next weekend to compete again. I enjoy the fast pace and thrill of it all. I feel it makes me a better chef to push myself so far. I will also compete for the taste of derby as well! Next Iron Chef is on her way!

Kamisha Jones

Graduation is right around the corner!

It has been an amazing experience here at Sullivan.  I have just finished my internship at Winston's Restaurant, the culmination of my Culinary Arts degree.  I will proudly walk at the graduation ceremony in April.

I started at Sullivan University in June 2010; I was one of thirty-eight students in my class.  I was a somewhat reserved, eager kid excited to learn and meet new people.  I have accomplished much more than that!  Only nine of that original thirty-eight made it completely through the program.  I am the youngest of that group but maintained the highest grade(s) in our program.  I was given some amazing opportunities to work with very talented chefs from around the world at a number of charity and educational events.  I earned numerous scholarships to ensure my financial stability while enhancing my education.  I built a strong rapport with many administrators, instructors, and chefs at Sullivan that will serve as great networking connections in the future.

Yes, I've had my ups and downs.  But I've made it!  I've struggled; I've fought; I've been challenged.  But I made it!  I never gave up; I never failed.  And I made it!  With a little bit of faith in yourself, you can do the same :)

Hayley Charron

Breat too short

Good evening Sullivan friends,
I am wondering to myself today....is the break between classes too short?  I have to say yes it is!! It always seems like the 1 week break is just not enough time....the 2 week break is great.  I have not completed all the things on my "break to do list" so I guess this will carry over!
I am looking forward to the next break as that means we are into summer and that makes me very happy!!
Hope everyone had a great break!  See you on Monday....
EdieJo

Always cleaning up

Good evening fellow Sullivan friends,
It is time to give thanks to all the staff at Sullivan that are constantly tending to the cleaning duties on campus. We walk past them everyday in either the main building, the College of Pharmacy or any event. These fine folks need praise and recognition for all they do! Every time I walk by they are friendly and smile! They are very important to our university and we need to tell me how much they are appreciated, thank them for their work and recognize them! They do a great job. So folks who take pride in our cleanliness I say thank you!
Cleanest regards,
EdieJo