Well, the quarter has come to an end and we are heading into last stretch: finals week. Another quarter has flown by and there's been a lot going on. The Student Veterans of America hosted a paintball game that was a resounding success and we're already planning next quarter's activities and my classes have been pretty challenging this time around.

Sullivan has always gave me a sense belonging and helped me pull my focus back on track and now that I only have a few quarters left in my bachelors degree, I will probably be saddened to end my studies. I'm looking forward to the two week break to get some much needed R&R before my next classes.

Gil

Externship

We are nearing the end of this quarter, and the next quarter will be my last quarter of my associate's degree. It's externship time! I have spent some time trying to figure out what I want: do I want to try and get a spot at one of the big name firms? Or find a place where it might turn into a job offer? Or go where other students had gone and had an amazing experience? I spoke with two of my teachers to get their input, and to see how realistic my  expectations were. In the end I went with the place where I know I will learn the most, and which came highly recommended by other students. It was a bit stressful though. Luckily I am taking the Professional Development class right now, a class in which we are coached how to write a winning resume, cover letters, thank you letters, and how to network and interview like a pro. I have to say that this class was extremely helpful, because when it was time to send out a resume for my externship I already had the one I had prepared for my class. I never knew that resume writing was such a science! Did you know that these days there is resume scanning software, which will pre-screen all applications and look for programmed key words? And your resume can be wonderful, but of you did not include the buzz words, you are out before a HR person ever glances at it. Or did you know that they spend only seconds on reading it? It's crazy. We also did a mock phone interview with a Sullivan employee from Career Services, which I also found extremely helpful. I was offered so much help, support, and useful tips for selling myself effectively. I feel like I am well prepared for the future.

Claudia

First off i would like to say that i am the proud recipient of the B.S.B.A full tuition scholarship. I cannot describe how thankful i am to Sullivan for giving me such a great opportunity to continue my education. I may have been able to do it by myself eventually because i am driven to succeed, but it is nice to know that all my work has been noticed.

Sullivan University Wellness Center

There are many programs and activities open to all students at Sullivan University. One that is often forgotten about but holds great value is the campus Wellness Center.  The purpose of the Wellness Center is to help students maintain balance while juggling the many aspects of everyday life.  The website states, "the SUWC helps you stay on track," professionally and personally, in aspects ranging from lifestyles and relationships to work and finances.  The advisers at the Wellness Center understand the stressful load that many students carry.

Services provided by the Wellness Center can be experienced through one-on-one sessions, dual appointments for relationships dispute resolution, or small group therapy.  The Center even holds topic discussions for support groups, training groups, or peer learning groups.  You can receive help in any number of categories: grief counseling, test anxiety, interpersonal skills, anger management, substance abuse, family counseling, and more.

The Wellness Center is located in the lower level of the Sullivan University Library in room L04.  The offices have regular business hours during the week but the advisers try their best to be available to students outside of those hours, as well.  Just stop in or give them a call!  See the information below or check out the appointment page on the SUWC website.  

502.413.8617

Monday - Thursday     10am - 6pm

Friday     9am - 3pm

The support you need to be successful! (cost)

Hayley Charron

Another Quarter almost to an end

Boy! Does time fly OR WHAT??? We're already quickly approaching week 8 of this quarter!! 2013 is zooming by! Can you believe we're almost over with May!?!?!

So I've graduated with my Associates and after this quarter, I will have also received my Personal/Private Chef's Diploma...Then, onward to my Bachelor's!!!

It has been a great experience thus far at Sullivan and I am so grateful that I took the extra step and sought out Sullivan for myself!! Not only do I have an Associate's degree under my belt, but I'll soon be obtaining a Bachelor's degree as well! Never in a million years would I have thought I could have accomplished this.  But thanks to my newfound family at Sullivan, all of my friends and family and most of all God Himself, I can say that I am a proud graduate of Sullivan University and owner of my own Personal/Private Chef Business!

Alona Beasley-Jenkins
Owner, LaLa's Decadent Creations, Louisville, KY

STRIKE A POSE!!!

About two months ago an email went out to us adult ambassadors and I was very excited to participate in the event.  Although I normally prefer to be behind the scenes when it comes to these kinds of activities, it was fun to be in front for once.  I would like to thank Sullivan for the opportunity although I really have no idea what or how there photos are going to turn out or what they are going to use them for, I was just glad to have been a part of something new  (for me at least).

Tracy Dickerson

Best Laid Plans

Coming close to the end of the associates program at Sullivan and lots to do. and taking the competency exams, filing out graduation forms, cap and gown measurements, lining up a career (not just a job) . Through this journey, I've heard many people talking about their lives. I've heard people talking about their lives and plans and it is exciting to hear about them. Sullivan has great, well rounded education plans that prep the students for their chosen careers, not just jobs to fill short term needs.

Sullivan has done a great job at making a difference between a job and career. Jobs pay the bills, careers make lifestyles. Sullivan gives that opportunity to the students to take control of their lives and take life to the next level, to achieve goals and to make the most of their career choice, but ultimately it's the plans we make that drive us, and the goals we set that we must achieve. 

“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” 

― Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Brian Strickler