After College: Navigating Transitions, Relationships and Faith
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (913 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0830844600 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 235 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Frye, national collegiate strategist, North American Mission Board)"For nearly forty years I have watched first hand as Christian students graduate from college with high hopes, only to have those hopes dashed by the challenge of translating their education into the categories of the real world. Beautifully written by Erica Young Reitz, it seamlessly interweaves real-life stories from recent college graduates with astute quotations from famous writers, biblical paradigms with sociological studies, and practical how-to advice with inspirational hopefulness. Erica's book is well-grounded in her years of coaching young adults through this transition and offers lots of practical wisdom. In After College, Erica Reitz has done a masterful job in calling attention to the comprehensive and complex nature of this challenge. It equips you to navigate the surprises that will inevitably come your way. She offers uncanny wisdom about what the next years could an
Advocate1 said Could easily be used in a small-group discussion setting or as. As "Could easily be used in a small-group discussion setting or as" according to Advocate1. As 25 year veterans of post-secondary education and parents of a young adult, we are thankful for this new addition to our 'must read' book suggestion list for students! We'll be using this in a senior seminar course and have already given away a few copies. Reitz balances 'wise advice' with personal stories and contributions from alumni. She touches on all of the topics that this generation of young adults need to consider as they transition into life after college, and has a well-researched bibliography that can be used to dig deeper. The questions/prompts at the end . 5 year veterans of post-secondary education and parents of a young adult, we are thankful for this new addition to our 'must read' book suggestion list for students! We'll be using this in a senior seminar course and have already given away a few copies. Reitz balances 'wise advice' with personal stories and contributions from alumni. She touches on all of the topics that this generation of young adults need to consider as they transition into life after college, and has a well-researched bibliography that can be used to dig deeper. The questions/prompts at the end . Condor said understanding the complexities of transitions. Well written, amply illustrated with stories. Would be beneficial for recent grads and those perplexed by their transitions. Author provides words for many of the complexities encountered post-graduation. Elizabeth S. Gallo said Just what I needed to read!. As a recent college graduate, After College was such a helpful book for me as I was trying to navigate life after college, while most importantly, maintaining my faith. While Erica did not know my personal situation, and how I was handling this stage of life, her words made it seem as though she was speaking to me personally. I highly recommenced this book!
Erica has an MA in higher education from Geneva College, with a graduate research focus on the senior year transition. Erica Young Reitz directs Senior EXIT, a one-year experience that prepares graduating college seniors for the transition into the next phase of life. She works for the CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach), reaching out to students at Penn State University. . She and her husband Craig live in State College, Pennsylvania, with their two children
It can be shocking to discover that college did not fully prepare you for the challenges you now face. For more than a decade, Erica Young Reitz has specialized in helping college seniors and recent graduates navigate the transition to postcollege life. Drawing on best practices and research on senior preparedness, she offers practical tools for a life of faithfulness and flourishing during a critical, transitional time. If you feel lost in transition, here are resources to help you flourish as a Christ-follower in a complex world.. Discover how you can thrive beyond your undergraduate years. Recent graduates grieve the loss of community, question their place in the world and struggle to find meaningful work. I thought things would just play out, and they didn't. "The first year out was one of the hardest years of my life." Curt The years after college can be some of the most uncertain, unstable times of life. This practical guide addresses the top issues graduates face: making decisions, findin