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SOCY Faculty Offer Advice for Success

Parren Mitchell Art-Sociology Building

Each week this semester, a SOCY faculty member will offer some of their 'words of wisdom' to help students be successful academically and in their future careers.

 

WEEK ONE:  Set higher standards for yourself by Dr. Jeff Lucas, Sociology Department Chair

WEEK TWO:  Prioritize long-term goals by Dr. Nicole DeLoatch, Sociology Director of Undergraduate Studies

WEEK THREE:  Plan your next steps now by Dr. Amy McLaughlin, Sociology Lecturer and Academic Advisor

WEEK FOUR:  Dive deep into something you love by Dr. Julia Chuang, Sociology Assistant Professor

WEEK FIVE:  Take advantage of every opportunity by Dr. Long Doan, Sociology Assistant Professor

WEEK SIX:  Cultivate a curious mind by Dr. Collin Mueller, Sociology Assistant Professor

WEEK SEVEN:  Find ways to contribute wherever you are by Dr. Mónica L. Caudillo, Sociology Assistant Professor

WEEK EIGHT: The only bad decision is not making a decision by Dr. Amelia Branigan, Sociology Assistant Professor

 

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Yellow words on red background "Words of Wisdom"

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