Ready for Life Workshop Series
COLLEGE IS JUST THE BEGINNING - ARE YOU READY FOR LIFE?
This workshop series is here to help you master the adulting essentials you don't learn in a classroom - from building financial literacy and effective communication skills to building healthy habits and prioritizing self-care.
Whether you’re weeks from graduation or just getting started, these sessions will help you feel confident, capable, and ready for whatever comes next.
Check below for the schedule and for the link to the Eagle Hub event to register!
FALL 2026 Workshops
Want to get involved but not sure where to start? Eagle Hub is your key to finding involvement opportunities and getting connected to your Southern Miss community. In this workshop, you'll learn how to navigate Eagle Hub, stay on top of involvement opportunities, and make the most of your engagement experience at Southern Miss.
Date: Friday, August 28
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Cook Library Room 206Z
Save money, eat better, and stress less—meal prepping is the ultimate adulting hack. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to plan affordable meals, grocery shop like a pro, and prep your week without spending hours in the kitchen. Your future (and your fridge) will thank you.
Date: Friday, September 4
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Cook Library Room 206Z
What is "wellness", anyway? This workshop will walk you through the top eight wellness domains, teach how each applies to your overall health, and inform you about campus resources that can assist. Learn to apply new knowledge by building you own self-care resource box.
Date: Friday, September 11
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Cook Library Room 206Z
Learn how to make meaningful professional connections, confidently engage with employers and professionals, and navigate networking events with professionalism and purpose. Gain practical skills that will help you build relationships for internships, careers, and future opportunities.
Date: Friday, September 18
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Cook Library Room 206Z
Build confidence, improve awareness, and learn practical self-defense skills in a supportive and empowering environment. This workshop blends personal safety techniques with wellness practices designed to strengthen both mind and body.
Date: Friday, September 25
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Cook Library Room 206Z
No matter your career field or future endeavors, you will have to communicate effectively with others who hold different views. The skills necessary to do so – active listening, perspective exploration, and finding common ground – can be refined through practice and repetition. Join us for a constructive conversation where we will practice civil discourse, negotiate meaning, and collaborate across differences.
Date: Friday, October 2
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Cook Library Room 206Z
Discover your motivational strengths, make smarter decisions, and find your path to success on campus and beyond. This workshop will help students discover a personalized approach to their motivations and strengths.
Date: Friday, October 16
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Cook Library Room 206Z
Landing the job is just the beginning—thriving in it takes skills. In this workshop, you’ll uncover the 8 essential career competencies employers are looking for—from teamwork and leadership to critical thinking and professionalism. Whether you're job hunting, interning, or planning your next big move, these skills will help you stand out, show up, and level up.
Date: Friday, October 30
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Cook Library Room 206Z
Whether you're speaking up in class, networking for internships, collaborating on group projects, or navigating relationships, strong communication skills can help you stand out and succeed. Learn how to overcome common communication barriers, connect with diverse audiences, and make your voice heard in academic, professional, and everyday settings. Walk away with tools you can use immediately to strengthen your communication and build meaningful connections.
Date: Friday, November 13
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Cook Library Room 206Z
Credit Savvy is an interactive financial literacy game that allows students to experience how everyday financial decisions can affect their credit scores. Through discussion and reflection, students gain a better understanding of the factors that influence credit, learn strategies for building and maintaining healthy credit habits, and recognize the long-term impact that financial decisions can have on their future.
Date: Friday, November 20
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Cook Library Room 206Z
Flat tire? Dashboard light? No problem. Learn simple, practical car maintenance tips that will help you stay safe, save money, and feel more confident behind the wheel. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to safely change a tire, use basic tools, and get back on the road with confidence. Because adulting means being ready for anything—even a blowout on the way to class or heading home for the holidays.
Date: Friday, December 4
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Cook Library Room 206Z
Workshop SERIES COMMITTEE
The Ready for Life Workshops are a cross-campus collaboration. For questions or assistance, email Committee Chair Dr.%20Emily%20Holmes.
Committee members are:
- Chancee Anderson
Associate Director, Campus Recreation - Michaela Andrews
Assistant Director, Housing & Residence Life - Kerigan Brewer
Coordinator, Student Engagement and Service, Office of Student Life - Heather Glausier
Assistant Director, Career Services - Emily Holmes
Executive Director of Student Achievement, Division of Student Affairs - Halle Johnson
Coordinator of FSL and Student Recruitment, Office of Student Life - Cydney Landreau
Outreach Coordinator, Student Counseling Services - Hector Talavera
Assistant Director, Office of Undergraduate Scholarships - Emilee Westfall
Coordinator, Center for Student Success