Battenfeld 1003
Summary: Volunteers should be prepared to speak about their education, path into their career choice, and answer questions from students if they have any.
Expectations:
Everyone should introduce themselves, have students go around the room and introduce themselves and share one thing they are looking forward to this year or their career interest. Volunteer students can share what specialty they are interested in
Discuss your education level, how long it took to decide to go to nursing school, what undergraduate experiences you had, and how you prepared for it
Discuss the process of deciding to go to nursing school: What did your process look like? How did you overcome self-doubt? Was there a defining moment where you decided to apply to school?
Other topics of discussion could include. . .
What clubs are you involved with and describe any leadership positions you hold.
How do you manage your time? How do you balance your schoolwork with other aspects of your life? (Work, student organizations, social)
What types of activities are available to you when you are not in class? (Extracurricular, community involvement, volunteer experiences, research)
Was the transition from high school to college difficult?
How is your class schedule? What was the hardest part about transitioning your schedule for post-secondary education or graduate school?
Why did you choose to attend school at KUMC?
Do you have homework? How do you ensure your work gets done?
What kind of food do you eat as a college student?
The best resource found on campus—ability to navigate the college environment
What was your most shocking experience in college? (Cultural readiness)
What is your favorite thing about being in nursing school?
