3-2-1 TUESDAYS WITH MS NIV

Posted on 21 May 2024 by nivedita mukerjee

Issue #202, 21st May 2024

What internship or co-op opportunities are available in my field of study? Are there any undergraduate research projects I can get involved in? What scholarships or grants am I eligible for, and what are the application requirements? Can you recommend any student organizations or clubs that align with my interests? Are there any study abroad programs or international exchange opportunities available? What resources are available to help me with career planning and job search strategies? Are there any networking events or job fairs coming up that I should attend? Can you provide information about graduate school programs in my area of interest? Are there any volunteer opportunities or community service projects I can participate in? What professional development workshops or seminars are being offered on campus? Can you recommend any mentorship programs or opportunities to connect with alumni or professionals in my desired field? Are there any entrepreneurship or innovation competitions or challenges I can participate in?

Here are some questions I would encourage my students to think about and ask around in their school, their college, their network of educators and mentors, and practically any professional adult that is in their network. Opportunities come to those who seek them. Go ahead, be curious, and ask questions!

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Three images of the week

Two Thoughts of the Week

“The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word ‘crisis.’ One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger–but recognize the opportunity.”
― John F. Kennedy

“Not knowing when the dawn will come
I open every door.”
― Emily Dickinson, The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson

One video of the Week

Everybody has had one, given one, and passed on many, but we are intentionally deciding to offer these opportunities to those who need them the most? Have we chosen the recipients of our opportunities depending on who is here or who is not?

The value of opportunity will explore the idea of consciously selecting against the status quo and the impact that one opportunity can have on many lives. Robert spent his childhood in Lubbock, Texas where he was the second oldest of five born to a single mother. He attended school in the LISD where he was an All- State basketball player in high school, and he attended USW on a basketball scholarship in 2008.

He became a father at the age of 18 but continued to pursue his life goals. At 22 he moved to Colorado Springs with his family. While pastoring a small church he directed a non-profit organization that spearheaded community events, served the under-served youth and elderly, and taught kid’s social skills through urban gardening clubs.

In 2017 he won the Cummins National Community Hero Award for the work in the food deserts within the Springs. In 2018 he was a co-star on a community documentary called The Garden Experience. He has studied topics from landscape design to theology, and now joins the RAMILY as a Junior double majoring in Agriculture Business and Education. He is the proud father of three Alexandria, Isaac, and Jeremiah.

Reading with Ms. Meenu: Tip of the week

Common read-aloud interruptions and how to possibly respond to it:

· Take time to explain rules while doing a read-aloud.

· Be open-minded during quality conversations.

· Invite and take turns to choose students for their opinions.

· Explain to your students the importance of listening to others.

1. The minute you hold up a book, children are anxious to tell you “I’ve read that book before”

· Develop a silent signal so that students can show you they’ve read the book before (For ex: Ask kids to put their hand on top of their heads.)· Celebrate rereading by saying something similar to “I’m so glad to see you’ve read this book before, because I have a challenge for you. See if you can notice something you didn’t hear or see the first time you read this book. That’s what keen learners do when they reread.”

2. Students blurt out answers to questions.

· Have a conversation about why it is essential to let their friends have thinking time by asking, “Why do you think it’s important to wait to share your thoughts?” Based on the student’s responses say something like, “When you shout out an answer, that takes away other people’s thinking time and we want to make sure everyone has enough time to think.”

Happy Reading!

Meenu Gera

Consulting home and school librarian and reading guide.

Student career counseling: Opportunities and approaches.

Case study of the week:

Passionate, focused, and disciplined, Student X transitioned from the CBSE curriculum to the International Baccalaureate (IB) program in grade 5. An enthusiastic reader with robust critical thinking and problem-solving skills, she consistently ranked as the top performer in her class. With a natural aptitude for both numbers and words, she authored her first book in grade 10 followed by a second in grade 11, both of which are available on Amazon. In grade 11, while selecting her subjects, she chose English, Math, and Physics at the higher level, and Hindi, Chemistry, and History at the standard level. Under our guidance, she successfully completed several training programs in astrophysics, authored a research paper in mathematics, and received proper support to prepare for the SAT exam. Her extended essay beautifully integrated English and Mathematics concepts.

When the time arrived to compile her college list, she remained steadfast in her determination to pursue both literature and mathematics. Consequently, she secured admission to her dream institution and is currently excelling at Brown University.

Case study provided by Fermata Career Guidance

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