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Student Support Automated Taglist
by Tazzie
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Friday
...See more Welcome to the Student Support Taglist! This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated and can be found below. Please direct any questions or issues to tommy [https://www.7cups.com/@tommy] via private message. Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on the weekly check-ins ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Updated taglist on 5 March 2024 by faithfulzareia @Adamw12 @AddictedTealover98 @adventurousCherry1905 @ajw99 @Apeatrice @apobangpo @ArjunAS22 @Arius6250 @AveryLove @azureOwl6812 @BellatheHappyHelper @BenjaminLee23 @BlackRose1832 @BookChunky @caffeinatedcatio @Callmemav @calmKermit7178 @calmingSummer5564 @captainmajesty @CarthageSea @charmingSky5972 @Cherry1686 @CleverPinky12 @comfortteddy @considerateParadise6717 @considerateWalker6214 @crang17 @Dan001 @dancedance @Daydreamer47 @DayDreamWithYou @DinaElwy @Dino12 @diplomaticPerson3739 @DreamTouch @dynamicHemlock1736 @fairmindedCucumber6742 @FaithfulZareia @freehugs123 @Gagaintheroom @Grace8402 @GreatestClassiest @HappyTree906 @hardworkingThinker6293 @healinghearts0718 @herealways27 @honeypie720 @hopezzy @inesovski @inventiveAcai3503 @Ishuba2023 @ItsJoel @ivitheebimbo @iwishuwell @izu201ph @Jaeteuk @jKempy @jrob77 @Kassy7cups @KateDoskocilova  @Keith22534 @lovelyButterfly2844@LucyGray1799 @lyricalAngel70 @MariWhale @Memisse @mistke @munchiegoosie @nadiasaleh26 @NataliaD2024 @notjustsomeone @NotKhan2 @Oxymoron6demon @parisayano @Pip9007 @powerfulPark3549 @powerfulPine1547 @Purplerain00001 @relaxSea @RideaRainbow @risingsun008 @rosymaplemoth @SachaSathi @SarcasticKat @Saturn0515 @SavoyTruffle20 @silverSpace375 @softForest4843 @SparklingSnowflake15 @StanDaMan78 @Stardew3 @summersmith15 @SupportiveMitch @sweetrosa1987 @Taylorvoga12605 @TessMo @TheAtticusFinch @TheGoldenHand @TheGoodFairy @theheartproject @tidyHickory3283 @Toast048 @Tobedoctor @Tommehhhh @tommy @trueconfidant123 @UndomesticGoddess @victoriousVoice21 @warmheartedCamp3360 @wohooradhika @wonderfulMango5023 @worldclassavocadoo @YesYouMatter @Yourlifeisworthy
Student Support needs YOUR HELP!!
by tommy
Last post
November 3rd
...See more Student Support needs YOUR help! ------------------------- We are very lucky to have users from all around the globe come to our little corner of the internet to discuss their life journeys. We have great fun supporting one another, whether that be through school, college/university, test anxiety or anything in between. But now we need your help to continue the growth of our sub-community! There are two elements to every sub-community: the forum and the chatroom If you have any questions at all, please feel free to either drop me a message or contact @CheeryMango (forum) and @ASilentObserver (chat rooms). ------------------------- Forum Supporter A forum supporter is a leader who focuses on 1 or 2 sub-communities and maintains engagement in the forums by posting and replying to threads with compassion and support. This role requires zero behaviour points. You will also need to have been actively posting in the community before applying. Requirements for members: 50+ forum upvotes 50+ forum posts Make 10+ forum posts per month Taken the Member Oath [https://www.7cups.com/forum/Welcome_27/7CupsofTeaMissionCoreValues_207/MemberOathAllEncouragedtoParticipate_7447/1/] Requirements for listeners: Verified Listener 50+ forum upvotes 50+ forum posts Make 10+ forum posts per month Taken the Listener Community Guide [https://www.7cups.com/listener-community-guide/] & Listener Oath [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ChatResources_61/ListenerOath_117/1/] Click here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefNgW-Va7dyBx67M3d27INmkndnwm1C3Ywa7NJoFa2EscQkA/viewform] to apply! • ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── • Community Mentor / Teen Community Star You’re a good fit for the Community Mentor/Teen Star role if you are passionate about growing and developing a certain sub-community. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the activity and safety in your chosen area and you’ll work closely with Forum Supporters and Project Agents to bring supportive posts and events daily. Requirements: Age 15 or older Verified Listener Badge (Applicable to listeners only) one month plus as a Forum Supporter 50+ chats 50+ forum posts 50+ forum upvotes Provide links to 3 forum threads written by you Apply here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIzfOAjOMLf8-RSMooTXOAKp3tFGMrKoOtfUfctB6DlI_kNg/viewform] ------------------------- Room Supporter (Student Support) A Room Supporter is responsible for helping build the community within the chat room. They help create a kind, supportive environment for users and regularly host discussions to give members a safe space to talk. Requirements for members: Friendly Face Badge Been a member for at least 4 weeks Have completed the Compassion Course [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbuGsqFMbaKWtCoC1WHaCJfaKfwfI8YZ62CsqTI2BzqVNwDg/viewform] Requirements for listeners: Listener in the community for 4+ weeks At least 1 written review and a star rating of 3+ Be willing to send at least 50+ messages per month in your chosen group support room Click here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetyJ7jp7W52-EIpqvFYLhfmpsgTW4BbzUwmi9r22OQ9AdH8w/viewform] to apply! • ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── • Chatroom Moderator (Listeners Only) As a moderator in the group support room, you will be creating and maintaining a supportive and positive community culture in the member chatrooms. You'll also take lead on discussions and help maintain a safe space for users to chat. Requirements: 25+ group chats 2000+ cheers 4 or higher overall star rating on Listener profile 3+ written reviews Have Verified Listener Badge [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerProjectsampTeams_148/VerifiedListenersProjectVLProjectQualityProject_685/IWanttobeaVerifiedListener_46935/1/] and Graduate Badge [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-YdSN09jvrtUJVB-HExOKQ8DkEo9ZtvoWt98zSJpe3P9Mow/viewform] No behavior reports in the past 3 months Been a Listener for at least 6 weeks Been a Room Supporter for at least 2 weeks Click here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX7nNahJocq0tgDYBesRicWxTfExFCe5QMI-O-04K-qBjZrA/viewform] to apply!
Welcome to Student Support!
by tommy
Last post
November 3rd
...See more We’re so happy that you’ve stumbled across our little corner of the internet. You can use this sub-community to discuss anything and everything related to studies, student life, test anxiety and anything in between. Our biggest goal is to support people on their special journey, and we’re confident you’ll love it here! We would love to be able to get to know you a little bit better and welcome you properly. Why not introduce yourself? You can either post a new thread or post below. Maybe you'd like to start by telling us your name/nickname and a fun fact? 📣 Bolded, underlined and red highlighted text are clickable links 📣 ------------------------- FAQ 📌 Is this sub-community just for students? No, it is for everyone. No matter where you are in life, you can post about all things student related. There will also be lots of fun icebreakers and games too! 📌 What is a tag list? Tag lists allow us to keep you updated with any important or exciting threads (such as check-ins, updates etc) by notifying you. You can add yourself to the tag list here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/StudentCareerSupport_114/SubcommunityTeam_850/StudentSupportAutomatedTaglist_204108/1/]. 📌 How do I navigate the sub-community? You can find a handy guide here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SU1-CqJ4zlgbIJGww9TQhtkl8EtEha3pqYDQAGK_6ac/edit?usp=sharing] on how to find your way around our forum. 📌 What topic do I label my thread as? You can find an explanation of the different topics and some other useful information here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/StudentCareerSupport_114/WelcomesandIntroductions_1995/AnIntroductiontoStudentCareerCommunity_219473/]. 📌 Do we have a live group chat? Yes! We have a student support group chat that opens every Saturday (EST time). You can find the chatroom when it's open here [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=mGNmeHqdlOJO42driIiT]. 📌 I'm not from the USA... is that OK? Yes! We are very lucky that members and listeners connect from all over the world. You may find this [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/7cupstime] useful to translate the 7Cups time to your own timezone. 📌 I have a suggestion that’ll really help improve the sub-community! That’s great news! We’d love to hear (and implement!) your suggestions. Please share them here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScP0hfc-WaXXB1SqrN0yE3Ho-12rxPM_x8i_nfJgid_Fg8UYw/viewform]. 📌 I’d love to join the team. What do I do? We’d love to have you on our little team. You can apply here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7cupsleadership/SubcommunitiesInformation_2314/UpdatedSubcommunityTrackLeadershipRolesMasterpost2023_289838/] and someone will get back to you. 📌 I have another question… Post it down below and someone will get back to you ☺️ ------------------------- click here for a special surprise [https://i.imgur.com/qDHQCmC.png]
I don't know what to do after my undergraduate degree
by GumballMachine
Last post
November 12th
...See more Finishing my undergraduate degree soon. As a first generation student, I will be the first in my family to graduate from university. I will be wallowing in debt, and partly due to this I will not continue my education. There is LOTS of employment that can be done with only experience and no university education anyways. I think I am actually of average intelligence and it is really isolating to go to university, so I am not sure why I would continue studying. I have a poor memory and nobody is interested in me enough to give me attention. Plus, most of the students are WAY younger than me so it's like attending an upper-high school rather than a university. It's really deluded, people thinking they need to get a degree after high school to enhance employment opportunities. It used to be different in the past, but now anyone can get a degree. University as it is in the modern day just isn't the same as it used to be. University used to mean a lot to me and was exciting, but unfortunately doesn't mean anything anymore or feel the same as it used to. All going to university is is taking in information and spitting it out until you get a piece of paper that doesn't necessarily get you employment or actually mean anything. Why would I want to do that? People who take the time to get PhDs who take in so much information for years and are lucky enough to work in a university just work to spew information on young adults who will never get a PhD and possibly not even get a career in the area of study. It sounds disgusting to me. I hope to start a new life soon where I find somewhere I belong and have a social support system. I wonder where I should go and what I should do. I hope to move abroad and start a new life. I hope it is fulfilling, instead of this meaningless garbage and isolating lifestyle where nothing meaningful or interesting actually happens. Why I even started studying, I have no idea. I am tired of capitalist society where everything is done to get money, where people live to work and work to live, and hope to join a society that is less focused on capitalist ideals. I feel that I am being forced to be a slave by society for most of my life, and I would be very blessed to be supported by someone(s) and not work. This modern day, extortionately expensive lifestyle where everyone supposedly needs to work full-time just to survive is delusional. I actually don't want to be forced to try hard just to "be someone" in society or to work. I feel trapped in what society wants me to do, because I don't care about any of it, and this perspective isn't a result of a mental health condition. I just don't belong in this society. What I might love to do instead of being a capitalist slave is pay off my interest-incurring student debt, become a monk, and spend my time doing something like harvesting rice or tea in the mountains or hills of Asia, instead of pretending to be like these people I exist around when really I will never be like them. If anyone would like to share their current lifestyle or experiences after university, I would love to know. I would love to know what people's experience was like as a first generation student as well- if you were one you should share. I would love to talk about university and after-university experiences, or really anything related to my post. How do you cope with capitalist society? Looking forward to discussing with you.
What grad schools are safe for LGBTQ+ students?
by KittenOnTheMoon
Last post
October 9th
...See more Hi, I'm graduating college this semester, and plan to attend grad school afterwards for library science. I'm wondering what places would be queer-safe/friendly to attend?
Looking for a Job/Career After Graduation?
by Jaeteuk
Last post
August 12th
...See more First of all, congratulations to those who have graduated from College/University recently! You did it! Worked through all the stresses, obstacles, and hardships in the process of completing your Degree. 🎉 You may choose to take a break before you dive into searching for a job in your completed field of study. During this break, you can create your own motivation/drive to why you'll need to start working. Whether that be to pay off your student loans (I studied only for 1 year of University, with student loans, and it took me nearly 7 years to pay it off, as I had only worked in random retail jobs back then), you may want to use your own money to buy or lease a vehicle (I bought my very first vehicle in 2016), and to gain experience to advance into a career in your field of study. Here is a simple guideline to help with your job search: 1. Stay Focused on Your Job Search: --> Have clear direction --> List all credentials on your resume --> Have an idea for the criteria you have for yourself on the job. For example, the salary range, the industry, location, benefits or company culture, etc. 2. Have a Strong Resume: --> Include education, soft skills, potential talent you can bring to the company You may be new to the term "soft skills". So, what is it? A brief explanation is that they refer to your personal attributes. They are your personality traits and behaviours, interpersonal skills that will help you work well with others. These attributes are applicable across industries and to any profession. Some examples of possible soft skills you may have: problem-solving skills, effective communication skills, have a sense of self-direction, have a drive for the work you do, adaptability/flexibility, have good teamwork, conflict resolution skills, good work ethic, etc. 3. Create a Professional Online Presence: --> Before you begin applying to jobs, remove unprofessional photos and information from all your social media profiles OR update your privacy settings so that hiring managers and recruiters are unable to view your personal posts. --> Create a profession online brand for yourself: --> Create an additional social media account. Professional vs. personal --> Share articles about the industry you want to work in --> Comment on other's posts and ideas --> Set up a profile on professional networking site 4. Use the Resources from College/University: --> There's often a career centre on campus. Get yourself connected with the career advisor. As she/he can help and provide guidance in your career decisions, review your resume and even practice for interviews 5. Keep Learning: --> Continue to develop skills and knowledge applicable to the industry of your interest OR as the company requires if you want to advance within the company. You may start off in a job that will become a stepping stone of the career of your dreams. It is okay and perfectly normal, if you're unable to get a position in your dream career right after graduation. In some cases, you may need to further your education to reach that ultimate goal, rather that be getting Certifications, furthering studies like a Graduate Degree, or even some random courses you can do online. The key is to keep learning, making yourself more knowledgeable in your field of interest, and gaining experience through your jobs before reaching your career. 6. Broaden Your Network: --> Connect with professionals: --> College/University advisors or professors --> Former Manager or Internship Supervisors --> Attend industry events and conferences 7. Apply for Internship Opportunities With a Company: --> Some large companies/businesses often offer internship contracts for new graduates. Use this as an opportunity to show your employer what you can provide to the company. Present your soft skills and how you're an asset to the growth of the company. Create a good impression of yourself during your internship (arriving on time, appropriate dress attire, positive attitude, ask questions, interact with people in the company even if from a different department, find a good mentor, etc). --> Performing well during your internship, can land you a permanent job offer at the end. Don't be discouraged if they don't offer you a job though, use this as a learning experience and you may add this to your resume to strengthen it. 8. Organize your Applications: --> Keep track of your job applications on a Spreadsheet: --> Include the Company Name, Location, Hiring Manager Contact Information, Application Date, Hiring Manager Response, Interview Date, and Miscellaneous Notes. Resourced from: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-get-jobs-after-graduation [https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-get-jobs-after-graduation] I often separate a Job from a Career. You may or may not see it as the same or different, but for myself, the definition of a Job and Career differs. A Job is like a stepping stone, not something that you'll want to do as a living or for the rest of your life. A Career is often what you have the most passion for, is rewarding, and you won't mind doing it until you retire. In the Career, you may not even have your focus on the amount of salary, as because you have a love for it, you're just happy to work in that field. Of course, to have a stable income is important for surviving, while we living in a world where everything costs a fortune. If you have a Career of your passion, and the salary is decent, think of it as a bonus. Your happiness and satisfaction should not be based on the salary, but the passion you have for your work. Also, it's is normal to lose your initial passion within a Career. Some people may have studied a Degree that they had interest in, but after working a few years in that field, they may realize that it's not working out for them. That it wasn't what they had imagined, and maybe during those few years, you come across other interests along the way. So, career changes are very common as well. Don't be afraid to further your education in order to change careers, if you need to change your career, prepare yourself for the transition. Whether that be upgrading your education, or learning something completely different. Always have a back-up plan, in case the transition doesn't go smoothly, either to fall-back to the career you had before, or have multiple career options/paths you can follow. I hope this information and my own experiences have provided you some guidance in finding your career. Please feel free to add your thoughts and ideas.
Afraid to Finish Grad School
by Grey27
Last post
July 9th
...See more Graduate school brings me so much stress, and makes my depression worse. But I’m still more afraid of graduating and feeling unfulfilled. I’ve been a student for so long I’m not sure how to be any other way. Can anyone relate?
Stress about Clinical Psych programs
by VanillaIcedAmericano
Last post
May 5th
...See more I got rejected by all 8 of my graduate schools after attempting to apply to clinical psychology PhD programs :( My grades are good, but I'm scared that I'll never be able to get into the field because I'm a sociology major and clinical psych is soooo competitive I feel like I have to be the PERFECT STUDENT has anyone else tried/is planning to/has been successful with applying to clinical psych programs? i'd really appreciate someone who would talk with me about it!!!
I am Stuck 😥 please help
by inmymind3
Last post
October 25th, 2023
...See more I want to go into show business as i love movies and web series. I don't want to live an average life And i write good movies and songs. But i am afraid to take risks, very afraid. I am 22 please help. I am stuck into finance, i am good at it but i don't want to live like this, Unknown.
Law School Stress
by anonymous1249
Last post
September 23rd, 2022
...See more Law school is extremely stressful and I feel like I am going to have a mental breakdown 99% time. I better get a job after making it through all this stress. Any like-minded individuals out there want to mutually support one-another?
BA in Human Studies
by blueSea4088
Last post
June 5th, 2022
...See more I graduated in 2012 with a bachelors degree in human studies, it is a major that was comprised of sociology, psychology and anthropology classes. So it’s been hard to figure out exactly what I can do career wise. I have experience as an early childhood teacher, children 3-4 years old. I even worked in a day care for a bit of time with 2 1/2 year olds. My passion has always been wanting ti help people, and I love children. I just don’t know if I want to go back into the classroom after being out of of for a while now. some careers I think I would find fulfilling are a child therapist, possibly a school counselor. Something in the mental health field. It’s so hard to decide. I just don’t want to make the wrong decision, and having been out of school for so long now, I’m a little intimidated about the idea of starting again. I feel like my resume being 99% teaching is limiting me from other professions understanding why I would be interested in jobs such as HR, Receptionist, Etc. I don’t know if they think I’m over qualified or what, but it’s been very hard to get noticed outside id the education field. Maybe it’s where in meant to be, and maybe I need to get a masters in education, and then follow the steps to get state certified. I just don’t know what to do.

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Whether you’re a full time student, part time worker, career changer or established professional, this is the place for you. We are so grateful to be able to provide you with a safe space to discuss all things student and career related. 

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