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From staff reports t
The Alumni Association at USC
is vital in keeping alumni united '<
and in touch with university events 1
and for raising money for scholar- I
ships. <
The association serves over I
160,000 alumni worldwide. It offers
50 alumni clubs across the United 1
States and Canada for alumni to keep 1
in touch with each other, according j
to Dot Gaddis, receptionist of the
Alumni House.
"Our clubs are very active," Gaddis 1
said. 'They get together often. If an 1
alumnus is in the computer with an active
address, they will get information
on alumni club meetings in J
their area. They get together to view j
football games, go to art shows, go
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"They also work as networks. If an
ilumnus moves to a new area, they
ivill be put in contact with a contact
person, and they can answer any
questions or help with any problems
:he new person has," she said.
Members of the Alumni Association
can use the Blatt P.E. Center and
the Thomas Cooper Library for free
md receive a quarterly newspaper,
The Carolinian.
All students receive a year's free
membership upon graduation. After
the first year, dues are $25 for singles
and $35 for couples.
Graduates interested in joining the
Mumni Association can go by the
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and College streets, across from
Capstone or call 777-4111.
OF '94
) o u t h Carolina
Susanna Gasque,
I You, little cutie, have
grown up to be a beauty
with a baccalaureate
degree in geography.
P.nnnrati ilationc honpvl
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? Love, Mom and Dad
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Chris A. Pierson,
Thanks to God and to
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finally got that
cherished degree. The
entire family is so proud
w of you and your
accomplishments.
| -Love, Mom, Dad and
family
Use interview
From staff reports
Once undergraduate school i<
complete, it's time to pick a careei
path. Whether that path leads di
rectly into the job market or on tc
graduate school, choosing a careei
needs to be done with thought ant
research.
One way to get information abou
a specific career is by meeting with
a professional in the field in a "in
formation interview." This type o
interview gives students the op
portunity to learn about what the;
feel a particular career involves ant
the possible career options tha
would fit those ideas.
Because an information interviev
is a time to gather knowledge, no
to ask for a job, it is a good chano
for students to meet a professiona
in a low-stress environment unde
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There are six steps students"
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i Clarify goals. Students should
write out a summary of their abilit
ties, interests and values,
i Select a place to visit. Students
. can get ideas from using the Alumf
ni Community Referral File, the Yel.
low Pages, the Chamber of Corner
merce, friends, faculty, etc.
j Set an appointment. When tryt
ing to set up an interview, contact
th#? nprcnn is arfnallv Hnino
ir the job. Avoid the personnel office,
t When setting up the interview,
; students should introduce themJ
selves and tell the professional
r where they received his or her
name. Explain what the interview is
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South Carolina
I Dot Bartell,
Dot decides to be a
teacher. She likes
Inavirig summers uiu
Congratulations.
- with lots of love,
Mommy and Ted
5 OF '94
[ SoutK Carolina
Melissa Latrice Wood:
Our wnnrlprful rtannhtpr
I and sister. You are a
beautiful, bright and
intelligent young lady.
May all your dreams
become a reality. May
God bless you! We are
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Iveiy (jiuuu ui yuu.
- Dad and Mom,
Fred, Jr. and Bryan
y job options
about and if the professional has
time to meet with them. If he or she
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cannot meet, ask if he or she can
talk on the phone for a few minutes,
and ask for referrals to others
in the same career field.
Before going to the interview,
students should research the organization
and prepare a list of questions.
Be sure to dress appropriately.
During the interview, ask about
the various careers in the field, how
important the choice of major is,
what the future outlook for the field
is and what type of salaries are
earned.
Students must follow up the information
interview with a thank
you letter. Keep a record of each organization
visited, including the
name of tlje contact person and
what was discussed.
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the Future