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 leveraging AI tools 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.
Workshops began in fall 2025 and we are so excited to bring you more in the spring of 2026. Check below for the schedule!
Spring 2026 Workshops
Career fairs can open the door to internships, full-time roles, and professional connections—but only if you know how to make a strong impression. This workshop will help you present your best self in professional attire with a polished resume and an engaging elevator pitch.
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Thad Cochran Center, Room 218
Discover the benefits of experiential learning and how the Center for Pathway Experiences can connect you with meaningful internships and other experiential learning opportunities.
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Thad Cochran Center, Room 218
Between classes, work, and life, it’s easy to feel like you’re always running behind. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to manage your time, stay organized, and study smarter—not harder. From planners to productivity hacks, we’ll help you take control of your schedule so you can stress less and succeed more.
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m. *Note participants must attend the entire 1.5 hour workshop
Location: Thad Cochran Center, Room 218
Join us at this hands-on wellness workshop where you will have the opportunity to re-pot plants while learning how nurturing growth in plants can mirror personal well-being. Participants will also take home seed packets to continue cultivating positivity long after the event. This calming, creative session is designed to help you relax, reconnect, and grow—one plant at a time.
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time: Drop by anytime between 3-5 p.m.
Location: Centennial Green
Get ahead this summer by attending this workshop designed to help you make the most of summer through practical tips, planning strategies, and personal development tools. Participants will learn how to balance rest, growth, and productivity to set themselves up for a strong start in the fall. By the end, they’ll walk away with a personalized “playbook” to guide their summer goals and success.
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 2-3 p.m.
Location: R.C Cook Union Room G
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
Facilities Coordinator, 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
Special Projects Director, Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management - Halle Johnson
Coordinator of FSL and Student Recruitment, Office of Student Life - Elyssa Klipsch
Assistant Director, McNair Scholars Program - Cydney Landreau
Outreach Coordinator, Student Counseling Services - Lydia Pierce
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management - Jason Quigley
Coordinator, Luckyday Scholars Program - Hector Talavera
Assistant Director, Office of Undergraduate Scholarships