Episode 53 & 54: Building Your Network From High School to Beyond College
In this episode, Norma chats with some first generation college students who have learned that what matters the most in this world is the relationships that you make throughout your life
In Episode 53: How to build a network in High School and College you will hear from:
High School student Johnny who discusses how he was able to create his high school network through the EMERGE fellowship, his church, his work, and his high school. By being open and vulnerable, he was able to turn these connections to relationships that have made his dream of being a first generation college student possible
College student Meagan who discusses how she was able to create an ecosystem of connections while in college that helped her get internships in college and who have been a strong support system while looking for a full time job during covid-19. Meagan gives us some very tactical tips about how to utilize linkedin and other social media to make connections and them build them into relationships and even friendships
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Fellowships: https://www.emergefellowship.org/
Book: How to Win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie
In Episode 54: How to Build and Continue to Expand your Network Post-College you will hear from:
College graduate Yani who is one of the best connectors. She shares some tips and experience from her own life with us about what she does to make networking part of her DNA and how she continues to meet people in every aspect of her life and make long-lasting relationships.
“The feeling of being connected gave me opportunities and access and that just made me feel like a million bucks because someone else was thinking about me and putting me first and now I get to return the favor.”
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