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CAREER SERVICES AT ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE | SANTA FE | MARCH 2012

Contact:Career Services 505-984-6066

Fax 505-984-6167

Web address: www.stjohnscollege.edu/admin/SF/career.shtml

AGORA:www.myinterfase.com/sjcsf/student

Facebook: www.facebook.com/sjcsfcareerservices

Email: careerservices@sjcsf.edu

Office located in the basement of Weigle Hall, room 13

Office Hours:Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.or by appointment

Career Services Staff:Margaret Odell Director

Barbara Lucero Sand Assistant Director

Terrance Manning Internship Coordinator

Jillian BurgiePublications Editor

Melissa Latham-StevensArt Director

Panels and PresentationsApril 3 – Enterprise Recruitment 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, Peterson Student Center HallwayEnterprise Holdings, the largest rental carcompany in America, is looking for business-minded individuals to join their world-classteam. They will be staffing a table with informa-tion about jobs and internships available withEnterprise.

April 4 – National and International Scholarships Presentation 3:15 – 4:30 pm, Senior Common RoomIf you are thinking about more education afterSt. John’s, come and learn about ways to finance that study through national and interna-tional scholarship competitions and school-specific financial aid options.

April 10 - Career Panel with Alumni 6 – 8 pm, Junior Common RoomHear from alumni how they found and pursuedcareer paths after graduation from SJC. Youmight be surprised what jobs they tried firstand how those experiences led to unexpected,rewarding, and multiple careers.

April 11 - National College of Naturopathic Medicine 3:15 – 5 pm, Senior Common RoomCome learn about the programs offered. Ourown Internship Coordinator, Terry Manning,has just been accepted to NCNM to begin in the Fall.

April 17 - Graduate School Panel 12:15 – 1:30 pm, Senior Common RoomTutors will share their experiences with choos-ing and applying for various graduate schoolsand what they actually experienced once theymatriculated. Topics will include finding thebest graduate school for your needs and inter-ests, entrance exams, scholarships and other financial aid sources, how graduate classes aresimilar to and different from St. John’s. Greatevent for anyone beginning to think seriouslyabout graduate or professional school or forthose not yet sure of their next step

Inside You’ll Find

Graduate Programs

Tips on Moving

Big Scholarships

Volunteer Opportunities

Summer ScholarshipsThis year, three of our seniors applied to prestigiousscholarship programs – Aparna Ravilochan and JuliaCoursey to Fulbright, and Rhett Forman to Rhodes.

“I don’t know what to do for grad school,” saysAparna Ravilochan. Not wanting to specialize justyet, Ravilochan applied for a Fulbright scholarship.“Fulbright seemed like an ideal opportunity forgrowth, and teaching without deciding a specialty,”she says, “Going abroad is also a valuable way tospend a year before I settle.” Ravilochan applied to Fulbright’s teaching abroad program, and if selected, will spend a year in Malaysia teaching English in intimate community settings.

In addition to teaching positions, Fulbright of-fers research grants. Julia Coursey applied for fund-ing for research in Finland. She designed a projecttranslating the Kalevala, a Finnish national epicpoem, and exploring the poem’s discussion of as-trological phenomena and man’s relationship totime. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do with mylife, which is why I created a project to help figure itout. [This project] would be preparation for gradschool, but would let me get a feel for it first.”

Rhett Forman applied to the Rhodes program forgraduate study at Oxford University. The Rhodesscholarships are fiercely competitive, and Formanadmits that at one point he nearly terminated his ap-plication, thinking it was hopeless. But he contin-ued. “You won’t know until you try,” he says, “Ifyou get it it’ll change your life. If you don’t, it was along shot anyway, but I don’t think it was completelyuseless [to apply].”

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Applications for each of these programs were rigorous. Fulbright scholarships requirea statement of purpose, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, tran-scripts, interviews, and extensive application forms. The Rhodes application requires between five and eight letters of recommendation, in addition to an extended resume,personal statements, transcripts, etc. Between collecting official transcripts, writingstatements, and asking for letters of recommendation, these seniors had their hands full.Writing the essays, however, was one of the most challenging parts of each application.

“It’s hard to write a one-page essay - so much to put in!” says Ravilochan. “I haddozens of drafts. Thankfully I did it over summer.”

“The personal statement is difficult,” says Coursey. “There’s a bunch of things youneed to express and need to make sure you’re not repeating yourself. In the personalstatement you have to discuss what project you’re doing, why you are uniquely suited toit, how you’re going to spend the money…” She reports that the hardest part of the state-ment was explaining unique qualifications. “Part of the problem going to St. John’s isthat you’re overqualified in a lot of ways, but under-qualified in others.”

Forman, too, found the essays difficult, because of the thinking and preparation thatwent into them, “The hardest part is figuring out what you want to do,” says Forman,“There’s a lot of soul searching, especially since as Johnnies we’re interested in every-thing and second guess ourselves all the time.”

Despite the difficulties, these seniors each completed their applications, and admitthat though it was intense, the application process was ultimately instructive.

Forman reports that putting together his Rhodes application helped with his othergraduate school applications. “With Rhodes you have to know exactly what you want todo, you have to lay out your direction. THAT made the other applications a ton easier -just to figure out what you want and to be able to say it clearly.”

The process was informative for Ravilochan as well. “Writing essays was rewarding because it made me assess my priorities and motivations.” In addition to uncovering heraspirations and direction, Ravilochan had to learn to express these discoveries eloquently.“It’s been a challenge to put together TWO pieces of writing that concise and polished.”

Overall, these three seniors have learned a great deal about themselves and solidifiedtheir plans for the future in applying to these prestigious programs. They encourageother students to apply as well.

“More people at this school should go for [Rhodes]” says Forman. “St. John’s has onlyhad like 7 Rhodes scholars, and Rhodes has been around since the early 1900s. That’sridiculous. We need to encourage people. The more people apply, the more the Rhodescommittee will start to recognize St. John’s.”

Ravilochan also encourages students to apply for Fulbrights, or at least for teachingabroad programs. “There are lots of opportunities, even if you don’t do Fulbright. Thereare lots of teaching abroad organizations, especially for Johnnies who don’t have muchdirection.”

Coursey recommends Fulbright, and especially their established but lesser knowngrants in archeology and creative writing, for students interested in these fields. Ful-bright’s program in Athens provides students the opportunity to attend archaeologicaldigs and perform research for professional publication, and support endeavors in thecreative arts as well. “If [students] are planning to apply for an MFA program and haveportfolios, they should submit to Fulbright,” she says.

What advice do these applicants have for students considering prestigious scholarships?

“Definitely start over the summer,” says Forman.

“If you want to do it, work over the summer,” saysRavilochan.

“It would be good to start out in the summer,”agrees Coursey. “I could’ve written earlier and notbeen so stressed.”

There are lots of opportunities for students tostudy or teach around the country and world, and itjust takes a little courage and planning to make astart. As Ravilochan says of her possible Malaysiatrip, “It will be challenging and an adventure. A totally new experience.”

What are the Top Law Programs for Public Service?

Public Service is a broad category,and it can be hard to determine whichschools are best for specific kinds ofpublic service. The National Juristmagazine recently recognized sixty-one law schools in five different categories as the best in preparingstudents for public service. The maga-zine looked at employment data, curricula, and standard of living to determine which schools would behonored. If you’re interested in publicservice, check out their results atwww.nationaljurist.com/content/best-schools-public-service

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Arts and MediaThe Salt Institute for Documentary Studies –The Salt Institute is dedicated to educating story-tellers and teaching the skills to make jaw-droppingdocumentaries. The 15-week program, located inMaine, focuses on radio, writing, photography, ormultimedia. Application deadline is May 24, 2012 for Fall 2012semester. For more information visit www.salt.edu/about/

University of Baltimore, MA in Publications Design – The University of Baltimore offers a Master’s in Publications Design in a convenientweekend format. The master’s program combinestheory and practice while exploring writing, graphicdesign, audio/video/multimedia production andmedia analysis through both traditional and newmedia. Students come to the program from a widevariety of educational and professional back-grounds, and while many already have experience aswriters or designers, it is not a requirement. Theprogram’s faculty includes innovative, respectedprofessionals in communications, writing and pub-lishing from throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, butdon’t wait!For more information visit www.ubalt.edu/academics/graduate.cfm

University of Rochester, Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program – The Universityof Rochester’s Post-Bac Pre-Med Program offers students the opportunity to complete thepre-requisites needed for medical, dental, and veterinary school in a supportive, intellectu-ally challenging program. The University of Rochester is a highly selective universityrenowned for its innovative faculty and world-class learning environment in science, engineering, and medicine. As one of the smallest of the nation’s finest research universi-ties, students can count on a remarkably personal and rigorous pre-medical education.Rochester also has a long history of assisting graduates in getting into medical school. Application deadline for Fall semester is April 1, 2012. For more information visit http://rochester.edu/college/premed

Bennington College, Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program – Bennington’s Post-Bac Pre-Med is one of the oldest in the country, and designed as a small, interactive,rigorous program for students who want to pursue a career in medicine but have few or no science prerequisites. It is a one-year intensive program comprised of seminar-stylediscussions, student projects, immersion in research literature, and vast opportunities forvolunteering, work, and research. Graduates of Bennington’s post-bac pre-med programhave gone on to medical school at Dartmouth, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, NYU, North-western, UC-San Francisco, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Vermont, and Yale. Application deadline is April 1, 2012. For more information visit www.bennington.edu/Academics/GraduateCertificatePro-grams/Postbac.aspx

Regis University, MS in Biomedical Sciences – Located in Denver, CO, Regis Univer-sity offers a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences. The 9-month graduate program islimited to 24 students. It prepares students for medical, health or scientific careers, andprovides students with a strong background in the biomedical sciences. The curriculumincludes graduate natural-science courses in Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology & Immunology, and Epidemiology. Recommended application deadline is May 1, 2012. For more information visit www.regis.edu/regis.asp?sctn=rcmsbs

Graduate Programs

The SJC lab program introduces students to the sciences necessary for medical study with biology, physics, genet-ics, and –yes – dissections! These Post-Bac programs provide a more in-depth knowledge of the sciences to prepare students for medical school.

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There are some great graduate programs to prepare you for careers in arts and media, whether it is painting, photography,film, documentary, design, or graphic/video design.

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Doctors Without Borders Internships – Interns gain practical work experience in a variety of Doctors Without Borders departments in the New York City office, in additionto a basic introduction to the field of international medical humanitarian aid and advocacy.Each internship position supports the work of a specific department, such as editorial andmultimedia, HIV/AIDS access, human resources, marketing, medical editing, publicevents, and web upkeep. These internships are paid $10/hr and require a 10- to 12- weekcommitment. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until April 13, 2012. For more information visit www.doctorswithoutborders.org/work/office/internships.cfm

Institute for Humane Studies Journalism Internship Program – The IHS places talented writers and communicators who support individual liberty, free markets, andpeace, at media companies and non-profit newsrooms. The IHS supports interns in aneight-week internship at a newspaper, radio station, new media company, or non-profitnewsroom, and provides mentoring and job-placement help, as well as a weeklong semi-nar featuring lectures by top journalists and scholars. Application deadline for fall internships is July 1, 2012. For more information visit www.theihs.org/ihs-journalism-internship-program

Wheatland Vegetable Farms – Interns work on a 20-acre vegetable farm growing, picking, and selling vegetables, melons, and small fruits at farmers’ markets in the Washington, DC area. Wheatland Farms seeks workers throughout the season, with thegreatest need beginning in May and continuing through mid-September. Work includesseeding, transplanting, mulching, irrigating, picking, packing, loading, and selling vegetables. Workers work six days a week for approximately 48-55 hours a week. Internsare paid $6.50 - $7.00/ hour and room and substantial board are included. Internshipsare a minimum of ten weeks. Applications are accepted continuously. For more information visit attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/internships/

Internships

Saybrook University College of Mind, MS and PhD Programs in Mind-Body Medicine – Transform healthcare in the 21st century with an accredited graduate degree in mind-body medicine. Located in San Francisco, Saybrook’s Mind-Body Medicineprogram trains students with the belief that“treating the body doesn’t treat the whole person.” Students study nutrition and health;psychophysiology; movement, exercise, andhealth; spiritual practice, ceremony, and ritual;guided imagery; applied hypnosis; biofeed-back, and more. In addition, students are connected one-on-one with talented faculty,and have opportunities for research and clinicalexperience. Priority application deadline is May 1, 2012. For more information visitwww.saybrook.edu/mbm

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Summer Opportunities & Plans

Great Websites for the Job Hunter www.aftercollege.com a website that connects recent collegegraduates with employers

www.careerbliss.com a career resource website that providescompany reviews by real employees, and helps people find happier jobs

www.careerrookie.com listing of internships, entry-level positions,and part-time jobs

www.glassdoor.coma look at salaries, reviews, and interview questions to help you prepare for employment

www.idealist.org listing of opportunities to volunteer, work,intern, organize, hire, and connect

www.indeed.com all jobs, all the time; search job listings all over the country

www.jobsradar.com job listings as well as career managementand resume help

www.opportunityknocks.org a comprehensive listing of non-profit jobs

www.saludos.com

website specifically geared toward theHispanic professional seeking employment

www.usajobs.comjob listings for Federal Government positions

www.writerswrite.com a resource for writing and publishing professionals

Albert Einstein College of Medicine Summer Institute in Global Health – Einstein College’s three-credit course begins with classes in New York in June/July,followed by a two-to-four-week trip to Hyderabad and Mumbai, India where studentswill participate in seminars on global health and workshops on the interactions be-tween cultural/social systems and health, along with hands-on research activities. The course will use India as a unique example that poses a daunting public health challenge to the world as a developing country, which is also an emerging economicand political power. Tuition costs are listed on the website. Application deadline is April 1, 2012. For more information visit www.einstein.yu.edu/centers/public-health-sciences/sum-merinstitute.aspx

Oxfam America CHANGE Initiative – Oxfam America is seeking applicants for itsCHANGE Training. CHANGE is Oxfam’s national student leadership program for rising sophomores and juniors. The CHANGE Initiative provides leadership and advocacy training and prepares students to promote social change locally and globally.CHANGE Leaders: have access to expert skills-based training, resources, materialsand year-round support from Oxfam staff; establish connections and share knowledgewith college students from the US and beyond; form positive attitudes and establishconnections between their local and global communities; recognize their own leader-ship identity; develop confidence and the skills to effect positive, lasting social change,and are part of an active and growing global network of peers and alumni working onsocial justice issues.  Selected students participate in a week-long training in Boston,July 21-27, 2012, which is organized and paid for by Oxfam. Applications deadline is April 2, 2012.  For more information and to apply, visit www.oxfamamerica.org/change.

Flathead Lake Field Experience in Ecology – Flathead Lake Biological Station onFlathead Lake, Montana is offering summer programs in Ecology. They offer hands-on learning in a backcountry setting, with small class sizes. Students can choose either4-week courses in field ecology or rocky mountain ecosystems, or 2-week courses inconservation, landscape, lake, alpine, stream, or forest and grassland ecology.Courses run from June 18 to August 10, 2012. Application deadline is May 30, 2012. Scholarship materials are due on April 2, 2012. For more details, such as program costs and scholarship information, visitwww.umt.edu/flbs/Education/SummerSession.aspx

Brooklyn College Latin/Greek Institute – Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York are sponsoring the Latin/Greek Institute fromJune 11-August 21, 2012. Students can choose basic Greek, basic Latin, or upper levelLatin. The basic program enables students with no previous training to cover the materialnormally included in four to six semesters of college-level Latin or Greek in ten weeks ofinstruction. In each program students will translate ancient texts and examine the syntax,style and rhetoric of various works. Tuition for the basic level is $2,580 for New York residents, and $5,520 for non-residents. Housing is not included in the cost of tuition. Application deadline for financial aid is April 13, 2012. General application deadlineis April 27, 2012. For more information visit http://web.gc.cuny.edu/lginst/

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Southern Methodist University Cox Summer Business Institute – The SMU CoxSummer Business Institute is a four-week, non-credit business certificate program thatprovides students, especially current college students and non-business majors, with a solid background in business basics. During the program, students learn from the expert faculty of SMU’s Cox School of Business about financial statements, managementcontrol systems, capital budgeting, branding, investments, accounting, marketing, andfinance. The program takes place on SMU’s campus just north of downtown Dallas, TXand runs from June 4 – 29, 2012. Program costs $7495 and includes tuition, coursematerials, housing, and a meal plan. Application deadline is May 1, 2012. For more information and to apply visit http://exed.cox.smu.edu/sbi

The Language House TEFL Training Program – The Language House offers a 4-week teacher training course, located in Prague, that will equip students with thetraining and qualifications needed to teach English worldwide. The Language Houseprogram offers a highly-intensive TEFL certificate which meets international standards,a highly supportive community of trainers and graduates, a unique teacher-mentor program, and lifetime job assistance. Course dates during the summer are May 28-June 22, July 2-July 27, and August 6-August 31. Tuition for course only is $1720; tuition with housing is $2000. Applications are accepted year-round. For more information visit www.thelanguagehouse.net

Gregorian Chant Workshops – The Saint Vincent Archabbey and Saint Vincent College team up to bring you intensive Gregorian Chant workshops in Latrobe, PA. Theprogram believes that with chant, “something embedded deep in our history becomesaudible.” Through historical, theoretical, and practical study, the workshops provide afoundation for a historically-informed reading of the Gregorian Chant repertoire. Theworkshops provide two course levels; Level One runs from May 21-25 and Level Twofrom May 28-June 1. Tuition is $300 for one course, $450 for both, with an additional$320 per week for room and board. Scholarships are available. Register online. For more information and to register visit www.stvincent.edu/sacredmusic

Greek is known to us here, but if you’d like to explore it further, or learn Latin, the Brooklyn Latin/Greek Institute is the

place for you this summer.

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Statistics and Advice to Help YouKnow What to Expect and What to Doin Your Relocation.

Research. If you’re planning on moving to another city and need a job, there are lotsof resources available to connect you with employers. First, the internet is full of job-postings websites. Try Craigslist, the site for the local newspaper, or the state’sDepartment of Labor. The sidebar on page 5 also has a list of helpful nationwide jobsites – check them out!Network. Tell your family and friends where you’ll be relocating, and that you arelooking for a job. Many just-out-of-college jobs are secured through connections andnetworking. Career Services can also help put you in touch with fellow Johnnies in thearea to which you are moving. Be prepared. Most importantly, have a resume in good shape and ready to go. Comeby Career Services for information and help with your resume. We also have informa-tion on cover letters and interviewing tips that can help give you the edge you need. Get out there. In your new city, post your resume on local job boards and online, andregister with the local employment agencies. There is no charge to job seekers andthese companies know which companies are hiring. Keep checking job websites, andapplying. Also, look into internships. Even if you didn’t apply for ARIEL, getting aninternship is a great way to gain professional experience and get your foot in the doorfor jobs.

Apartment BasicsAlthough the relationship between landlords and tenants typically varies a bit from

state to state, there are some basics. You’ll have to sign a lease, and probably obtainrenters’ insurance when you find your new apartment. Knowing the landlord/tenantlaws in the state you will be living in is an important thing to research before securingan apartment, especially if this will be your first rental.

Landlords will often protect their rights by doing things such as credit checks andcontacting former landlords or references. This can help them make sure you will be aresponsible tenant.

When you find a potential apartment, carefully evaluate the lease agreement tomake sure you understand what will be expected, and that you can fulfill those obliga-tions. Don’t sign the lease if you don’t understand what you’re signing. Ask the land-lord for clarification or take the lease to someone you trust to help you make sense ofthe specific details.

Apartment HuntingGive yourself plenty of time to find your apartment. Don’t convince yourself that

you can find one in a week. Sometimes it takes quite a bit of time. Most leases have atime commitment, and you’re stuck in that apartment for the agreed amount of time.Make sure it’s a place you’ll want to be in the whole time. Don’t feel pressured intotaking an apartment right away, even if the landlord mentions that “other people areinterested” or “it’s in a hot area.” And always listen to your gut feeling. If something

about the landlord bothers you, or the apartmenthas some weird smell you’re uncomfortable with,there may be a reason you are feeling the way youare. Listen to that. Finding the perfect apartmenttakes time and effort.

Knowing what you want in an apartmentmakes hunting a lot easier. Develop a checklist ofthings you want to make sure to have in yourrental property, such as location, safety consider-ations, laundry facilities, proximity to stores andschools, parking and transportation, storage,cleanliness, and pet policy. Bring the checklistwith you to prospective apartments so you cancompare them later to narrow down the choices.

Finding your apartment might be the trickiestpart. Searching on the Internet is a great way toget going, and is easy and convenient, especiallyif you are apartment-hunting long-distance. Letfriends and co-workers know that you are look-ing for a place. Many times you will find a greatreferral this way, or at least a good lead. Sometowns have apartment hunting services thatmatch people with places that are available in thearea. If your town doesn’t, try checking the localnewspaper. College towns may have apartmentsfor rent posted on bulletin boards.

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Moving for School or Work?

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Financing your ApartmentFinancing your new apartment means sav-

ing money, knowing your credit report sta-tus, and other details. Getting your financessquared away is a must at the beginning ofany move.

One of the first steps is having a creditcheck done. If you find something on the re-port that you don’t like, there are ways toclean it up. Here are some things that canhelp get started, and keep you from makingthe situation worse in the meantime. Firstly,find out exactly what is on your credit reportto see what you are dealing with. Keep frommaking any new marks on your score. Payyour bills on time – missed payments can re-ally have a negative impact on your report.Avoid adding to your credit card load. Try tocatch up a bit rather than charging more oncards. Try to pay down those debts. If youneed some outside assistance, considercredit counseling. It can help get you set upwith some information and format a solidplan for your situation.

Another important factor in financing anapartment is saving money. When you signthe lease, you’ll usually owe a security

deposit, an application fee, and the first andlast month’s rent right away. The total costof this can vary, but it’s usually a good chunkof money – save up for it!

These are some great sites for apartmentlistings around the country:

www.apartments.com http://myapartmentmap.com www.ApartmentGuide.comwww.Rent.comwww.ApartmentFinder.com

Do your research. Get quotes frommovers and calculate the difference in costof living between here and your destination.See what average apartment rent, gas prices,and utility rates are in your new city. How dothese items compare to costs in your currentlocation? Consider scouting out goodneighborhoods – perhaps ones that are closeto many of your prospective jobs, or haveplenty of necessary shops nearby. If you’removing to a big, expensive city, check outsuburbs – see how far away, and how muchcheaper they are, and consider if it is worthit to rent an apartment there.

Make a plan. Moving can be hectic, andhaving a plan in place will help when thestress and disorder strike. Have a list of com-panies and phone numbers to call to cancelservices in your old home, and to start serv-ices in your new one. Know what movingcompany you want to use, or be prepared torent a U-haul. Check out self-storage com-panies in your new city. Make a budget forthe next few months or even set deadlines tohave things packed and moved out. Make athorough plan and try to stick to it, but beprepared for unexpected complications!

Keep records. There is always a risk thatthings get lost in the mail or moving truck.Keep important paperwork and records withyou. Things like birth certificates, passports,social security cards, visas, medical records,loan documentation, resumes, portfolios,phone numbers, photographs, etc. are eitherdifficult or impossible to replace.

Purge! Moving is an opportunity to de-clutter by donating, recycling, or dispos-ing of the things you don’t need.

This is a great resource for relocating.Check it out!www.forrent.com/apartment-tips.php

ALABAMA – 92.6ALASKA – 126.4ARIZONA – 104.6ARKANSAS – 90.8CALIFORNIA – 135.1COLORADO – 102.8CONNECTICUT – 125.3DELAWARE – 101.4FLORIDA – 101.1GEORGIA – 90.9HAWAII – 164.9IDAHO – 92.2ILLINOIS – 96.2INDIANA – 92.4IOWA – 93.5KANSAS – 91.7KENTUCKY – 90.4LOUISIANA – 95.9MAINE – 114.9

MARYLAND – 125.8MASSACHUSETTS – 123.3MICHIGAN – 96.0MINNESOTA – 102.8MISSISSIPPI – 92.5MISSOURI – 91.1MONTANA – 102.6NEBRASKA – 90.9NEVADA – 105.1NEW HAMPSHIRE – 117.4NEW JERSEY – 126.5NEW MEXICO – 100.0NEW YORK – 125.2NORTH CAROLINA – 96.4NORTH DAKOTA. – 95.1OHIO – 92.8OKLAHOMA – 88.1OREGON – 116.1PENNSYLVANIA – 102.4

RHODE ISLAND – 119SOUTH CAROLINA – 97.5SOUTH DAKOTA – 91.3TENNESSEE – 88.9.TEXAS – 90.5UTAH – 96.3VERMONT – 119.9VIRGINIA – 99.3WASHINGTON – 104.5WEST VIRGINIA – 94.0WISCONSIN – 95.7WYOMING – 100.4Information fromwww.costoflivingbystate.org/

National Average Apartment Rents: One Bedroom $789Two Bedroom $973Studio $732

Do your research!Get information on cost of living in areas you are thinkingof moving to: www.costoflivingbystate.org/ www.relocationessentials.com/aff/www/tools/salary/col.aspxwww.bestplaces.net/col/

Information from: Consumables from theEconomic Research Centerwww.erieri.com/index.cfm?FuseAc-tion=CareerPlanning.StudentCOL&firstletter=S#appstart

Rent from www.rentvine.com/tools/av-eragerent/ and www.rentrange.com/rental-rates/apartments/

TIPS WHEN MOVING

Cost of Living Index by State

The Census Bureau’s cost of living index measures overall cost of living, but keep in mind that the data doesn’t factor in inflation. The national average is 100; states with an index higher than 100 are more expensive than average, those with a lower index are cheaper.Below is the cost of living index by state, based on data from 2010. Finally, remember that cost of living doesn’t guarantee quality of living!

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The James “Rhio” O’Connor Memorial Scholarship - The James “Rhio” O’Connor Memorial Scholarship Fund is an essay contest having to do with cancerand is open to all college students. The scholarships are $5,000 for first place,$2,000 for second place, $1,000 for third place, $500 fourth place, $100 fifthplace, and a number of honorable mentions. Essays must contain a discussion of whatthe writer thinks should be done to reduce the number of cancer cases and improvesurvival rates, some introductory information about Rhio and the cancer calledmesothelioma, and may contain discussions of whether we are making progress incuring cancer, why incidence rates have continued to increase, why cancer is theleading cause of death by disease, or what should be done to improve progress in curing or preventing cancer. Essays must be between 700 and 1500 words in length,and be posted on a website, blog, or .edu site with a link. Application deadline for posting on websites/blogs is April 21, 2012. Deadline forposting on .edu site is May 25, 2012. For more information please visit www.cancermonthly.com/scholarship.asp or stopby Career Services.

Environment America Fellowships – Environment America is a national federation of state-based organizations thatwork to protect air, water, and openspaces. Each year, EnvironmentAmerica hires passionate, talentedand committed college graduatesto join the two-year Fellowship Program. Fellows learn to plan andrun state and national campaigns,identify effective solutions to critical environmental problems, organize public support for campaigns, write opinion pieces,

set up and speak at news conferences, and much more. The fellowship positions arefor all over the country, including regional openings in Arizona and a federal positionlocated in Albuquerque. Application requires online application form, a cover letter, a resume, and two references. For more information visit http://jobs.environmentamerica.org/programs/amr/fel-lowship-program

The following prestigious scholarships have deadlines early in the Fall. Students interested in these opportunities should start thinking about applications now.

Marshall Scholarship – Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a graduate degree in the United Kingdom. By financing these students, Marshall hopes to contribute to the knowledge of science, technology, the humanities, social sciences, and creative arts, as well as to motivate scholars to act asambassadors from the USA to the UK. Applicants must be US citizens, have an under-graduate degree with a GPA of at least 3.7, and not have studied for degree-equivalent

It’s time to be thinking of yourBaird Prize entry.The Baird prize is a $500 checkawarded to a senior on each campuswho has demonstrated achievementin the arts, literature, mathematics, orthe sciences. Examples: the perform-ance of a musical composition, com-pletion of an oil painting or watercolor,writing an outstanding original paper,story, or drama, solving a specialproblem in mathematics or the sciences...

Please note that only one prize isawarded, so each category competesagainst all others. A judge is chosenfor each category, and the judge willdetail the strengths and weaknessesof an entry to the judges in the othercategories. Together, the judges willdetermine a single winner.

The quality of your entry must reflectyour best work, with care given to thefinished product’s presentation andoverall completeness. Each entrymust be a single work or series ofworks that form a coherent unit. Writing and musical scores should besubmitted in four copies; musicalcompositions should be accompaniedby a CD (also four copies).

Please submit a brief description ofyour entry to the Dean’s Office by Friday, April 13. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 20, 2012.Please contact the Dean’s Office withquestions.

Local artists, writers, and scientists not asso-ciated with the College will serve as judgesand expect to see work of a high level.

AttentionSeniors!

Scholarships, Awards, & Fellowships

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qualification from a British University. Scholars are chosen based on potential to excel asscholars, academic merit, leadership potential, and ambassadorial potential. Applicants must be nominated by the St. John’s College Fellowship Committee.On-campus application deadline is September 4, 2012 More information will be avail-able in late spring. For more information visit www.marshallscholarship.org

Rhodes Scholarships – The Rhodes Scholarships are the oldest and most celebratedinternational fellowship awards in the world. Rhodes scholars are chosen not only foroutstanding scholarly achievements, but for their character, commitment to others andthe common good, and for their potential for leadership in whatever domains their careers may lead. Rhodes offers funding for 32 US scholars to complete 1-2 years ofgraduate study at Oxford University. Applicants must have strong evidence of leader-ship, academic excellence, community service, participation in sports/physical activi-ties, and have a bachelor’s degree by October 1 of the year in which their study is tocommence. Application requires at least five letters of recommendation, a personalessay, a list of principal activities, an official transcript, a photograph, proof of citizen-ship, attendance at a reception, a personal interview, and nomination by the St. John’sCollege Fellowship Committee. On-campus application deadline is September 4, 2012. The online application for 2013 will be available no later than mid-July 2012.For more information visit www.rhodesscholar.org

Mitchell Scholarships – Mitchell Scholarships offer funding for 1 year of graduatestudy in Ireland. Applicants must have exceptional grades, evidence of leadership, and sustained commitment to service and community. Scholarships are intended to familiarize and connect the next generation of American leadership with the island of

Ireland and its people. Open to students who willhave a bachelor’s degree by the beginning of theirstudy in Ireland. Application requires five lettersof recommendation, proof of US citizenship, academic transcripts, completed online applica-tion, a well-written 1000-word personal essay,and nomination by St. John’s College Fellowship Committee. On-campus application deadline is September 4, 2012. For more information visit www.us-irelandalliance.org

Fulbright Full Grants and Teaching Opportu-nities – Fulbright is the largest US internationalprogram and offers 1 year of study, research, orteaching abroad in any of 155 countries. Grantsare offered in almost all academic disciplines, including fine arts, humanities, social sciences,mathematics, and natural and physical sciences.Applicants must have a clear, specific proposaland show how the project is related to previouseducation and future career. The ideal candidateis a graduating senior or recent graduate with aBA/BS and no previous overseas experience. AGPA of 3.0 or higher is required, though selec-tion is not based solely on academic record. Thisapplication requires an endorsement by St.John’s College Fellowship Committee. On-campus application deadline is September 17, 2012. For more information visit www.us.fulbrighton-line.org/home.html or www.cies.org/us_schol-ars/us_awards/

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Big Brothers Big Sisters – Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children realize their potential and build their futures by pairing a child with arole model. This quickly becomes a one-on-one relationship built on trust and friendship that has unlimited potential for the future. Re-search shows that after spending 18 months with their Big Brother or Sister, children are far less likely to begin using drugs and alcohol,skip school, or get into fights, in addition to being more confident in their performance at school. Each pair builds their own relationship,and meet at least once a week when the pair decides. Getting together doesn’t require a special occasion or expensive activities either—itcan be a few hours playing catch, reading books, going to a museum, or just talking. If you are interested in becoming a Big Brother or Sister and changing a child’s life, visit www.bbbs.org or www.bbbsnorthernnm.org

Santa Fe Alliance for Science Tutoring Positions – Santa Fe Alliance for Science seeks to “make a marriage” between students andteachers in local schools and the scientific, technical, engineering, and mathematical community to improve science education. Volunteershave a variety of options, from extensive tutoring and mentoring at high schools to judging science fairs, to classroom presentations or the“Math Blitz” program to boost math appreciation and skill for middle schoolers. Last year, Alliance volunteers contributed over 3000hours to these activities and impacted more than 3000 students. For more information visit www.sfafs.org/about.asp

Santa Fe Children’s Museum – The Santa Fe Children’s Museum accepts volunteers on an on-going basis and provides training for all vol-unteer opportunities.Volunteers can choose to work in the outdoor learning environment, the museum shop, on the floor helping visitorsmake the most of each exhibit, at the climbing wall, or in the greenhouse. For more information visit www.santafechildrensmuseum.org

OPPORTUNITIES IN SANTA FE

Volunteering

It’s not unusual to see St. John’s students tutoring local middleand high school students. With the Santa Fe Alliance for Science,students can reach out and help encourage excitement aboutmath and science.

Gates-Cambridge Scholarships – The Gates-Cambridge Scholarship offers fundingfor 1-2 years of graduate study in any subject at Cambridge University to outstandingapplicants from outside the UK. The program aims to build a global network of futureleaders committed to improving the lives of others. Candidates must also be aware ofthe responsibilities that being awarded a prestigious, full-cost scholarship to one of theworld’s leading universities brings – there is an expectation that Gates Scholars willuse the education they gain at Cambridge to become leaders in their field and giveback to society in ways that they are best placed to do so. Applicants must apply simul-taneously to the University of Cambridge and to the Gates Cambridge Scholarship.Application requires application form, academic transcripts, references, and other specific documents for admission, such as research proposal or writing sample. Theapplication does not require a nomination by St. John’s, but the Fellowship Committeeis available to help students evaluate and edit the content of their applications. National application deadline is October 15, 2012. For more information visit www.gatesscholar.org

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship – The Barry M. Goldwater Foundation aims to pro-vide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineersby awarding merit-based scholarships to students who will be juniors or seniors in the2012-13 academic year. Goldwater scholars demonstrate outstanding potential topursue careers in math, science, or engineering. This scholarship requires a nomina-tion from the College, so stop by Career Services soon if interested. On-campus deadline is November 30, 2012. For more information visit www.act.org/goldwater

Citizen Schools Teaching Apprenticeships –Volunteering with Citizen Schools does not require any teaching experience, and offers teach-ing apprenticeships on almost any topic. If you’repassionate about it, they’ll help you teach it. AllCitizen School volunteers receive intensive train-ing and are supported and coached throughout the apprenticeship. Volunteers teach weekly 90-minute classes on either Mondays or Wednesdaysfrom 3:45 to 5:15pm at DeVargas Middle School. Sign up and begin your journey at www.citizen-schools.org/volunteer.

Kitchen Angels – Kitchen Angels is an organiza-tion dedicated to providing nutritious, preparedmeals to home-bound individuals living with chal-lenging conditions. The Kitchen Angels workforce is primarily volunteer-based. Each volunteercommits to serve one shift, one day a week. Thereare three types of shift: Kitchen Duty, in whichvolunteers prepare, cook, and package meals; Delivery Duty, in which volunteers will pick upand deliver meals; and Special Events Duty, suchas preparing mailings, staffing information tables,assembling gift baskets, hosting special events,and more. For more information or to get involved, visithttp://kitchenangels.org

Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families –Esperanza empowers people to live violence-freelives through protection, prevention, awareness,and education. The philosophy of Esperanza is toempower all clients to consistently experiencesafety, respect, equality, self-determination andcompassion. Volunteers can help by getting

involved in the Outreach and Education Program,shelter services, or administrative tasks. Esperanzaprovides volunteer training 2-3 times a year, offer-ing valuable information about domestic violenceand how best to support clients, the agency, andthe greater community. For more information and to get involved, visitwww.esperanzashelter.org

United Way – United Way seeks “to improve livesby mobilizing the caring power of communitiesaround the world to advance the common good.”To do this, United Way has initiated programs toimprove education, help people achieve financialstability, and promote healthy lives. Volunteers areespecially needed to mentor and tutor children.Your simple gesture of showing up each week toread to a child can make a huge positive impact. For more information and to get involved, visithttp://liveunited.org, or for the local Santa Fechapter, www.uwsfc.org/resource/2011/volun-teer-opportunities

Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival – The SantaFe Chamber Music Festival is recruiting volun-teers for the summer concert series. Volunteersare a crucial addition to the summer programstaff, especially individuals who are capable of assisting patrons and performing specific jobs:program stuffing, ticket taking, and greeting andseating guests. Each volunteer is issued a freeticket for the concert that she/he works. For further information about the concert programfor this summer go to: santafechambermusic.com, orcontact Ms. Jessalyn Kilgour directly: gmlff27jl@yahoo.com or 845-853-3009

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If you are eager tovolunteer, but don’tknow how to find the program or opportunitythat’s right for you, check out these online recruitment systems to connect with nonprofitsand national service organizations:

www.volunteermatch.orghttp://servenet.orgwww.idealist.orgwww.1-800-volunteer.org

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Institute for Spanish Arts Volunteers – The Institute for Spanish Arts needs volunteers for updating contact lists, online marketing, summer youth workshop registration, press, setting up, etc, and general office work. This is a great opportunityfor students who would like to start building their experience and get involved with theSanta Fe community. To learn more about the Institute, visit www.mariabenitez.com or 505-467-3773.

Peace Corps – Live, learn, and work with a community overseas. Launched in 1961,the Peace Corps has aimed to promote world peace and friendship by helping inter-ested countries meet their need for trained men and women, promoting a better un-derstanding of Americans on the part of the people served, and promoting a betterunderstanding of other peoples on the part of Americans. Nearly 200,000 volunteershave served in the Peace Corps, about 8,000 of whom are currently placed in over 75countries. They work in education, youth and community development, health,HIV/AIDS, environment, agriculture, business development and information andcommunication technology. A Peace Corps recruiter will be on campus April 12 in Peterson Student Center.For more information visit www.peacecorps.gov

WWOOF-USA – WWOOF-USA facilitates worldwide volunteer opportunities on or-ganic farms. The program is available to anyone over 18 years of age: urbanites, profes-sionals, students, families, farmers, gardeners, or people who have never touched soilin their lives. Volunteers generally work for half-days, participating in farm work andprojects as needed. In exchange, farmers provide volunteers with meals and accommo-dations. There are more than 300 host farms in the WWOOF-USA Directory of Or-ganic Farms, located throughout the US, including Hawaii and the US Virgin Islands,there are even farms here in New Mexico! Membership ($25) is required in order to access the database. For more information visit www.wwoofusa.org

South African Education & Environment Project (SAEP) – SAEP has, from itsfoundation in 1994, worked to develop environmental awareness in South Africa. They seek to help youth and their communities address the issues of environmentaldegradation in the urban environment and the natural environment. In addition, SAEPcurrently operates four major educational programs in the Cape Flats townships ofCape Town, involving early childhood development, high school support and enrich-ment and a youth development program for promising township high school students.Historically, SAEP has relied almost exclusively on volunteers from South Africa andabroad to implement their programs. For more information visit http://saep.org/

Volunteers for Peace (VFP) – Volunteers for Peace helps make a real difference insmall communities around the world, offering more than 3,000 local service projects inover 100 countries. Immerse yourself in local culture and work with volunteers from atleast four other nations. It is more than a simple trip – it’s a life-changing experience.Most projects are 2-3 weeks long and fulfill a need in the local community. You couldhelp build a heath center, teach English, plant trees, preserve historic areas, create artand more. Current top destinations include Iceland, France, India, Vietnam, Kenya,Mexico and Germany. To volunteer you must be 18+ years old and the cost is $300 perproject which includes food, accommodations and work materials. Some projects in the

U.S. AND ABROAD

If you are interested in making a difference abroad, these organizations are tried-and-true opportunities to be

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developing world (Asia, Africa, Central and South America) may require an extra feeof $300-$500. Air travel and other transportation to and from the project location isarranged and paid for by the volunteer. VFP offers 5-10 scholarships per year to makevolunteering a possibility for people of all backgrounds. For more information visit www.vfp.org

Azafady, Pioneer Madagascar Program – Azafady, a registered UK charity and Malagasy NGO, offers a number of challenging internship and volunteer placements inMadagascar. In the Pioneer program, volunteers work alongside village communiteswith an international team of experienced project leaders on a range of constructionwork, conservation research, and educational activities in the traditional fishing andfarming region of Anosy in southeast Madagascar. The cost of the program is about$3000. For more information visit www.azafadyusa.org

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Great Hearts Academiesis a network of K-12 schools in

Arizona that specialize in classical

education – this means running

classes Socratically, having a small

student-to-faculty ratio, and seeking

to graduate students with a life-long

commitment to truth, goodness, and

beauty. Many Johnnies have started

their careers teaching at a Great

Hearts School. This Fall, Great Hearts

will be opening THREE new schools

in the Arizona area. To staff these

new schools, they are looking for

capable, motivated teachers. Certifi-

cation is not required for Great

Hearts; the vast majority of their

faculty holds degrees in the subjects

they teach. With the new openings,

and openings at existing academies,

Great Hearts expects to hire 120 new

teachers for this coming academic

year. Openings are available in Math,

Science, Humanities, Fine Arts, and

Foreign Languages, as well as for

Kindergarten and Special Education

Teachers. Students interested in

teaching at Great Hearts must apply

online.

For more information and to apply

visit www.greatheartsaz.org

JOBS!

ENDNOTES

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Check us out online!Previous and current issues of OdysseyBound (including the new high-tech online magazine format!) can be foundonline at www.stjohnscollege.edu/admin/SF/career_newsletter.shtml or in the Agora Resource Library.

Disclaimer:

The St. John’s College Career Services Office produces

Odyssey Bound as a service to St. John’s College students

and community members for their career development and

educational and life planning. Any jobs or other opportunities

listed herein do not indicate an endorsement or recommenda-

tion from St. John’s College or the Career Services Office.

Students and individuals from the St. John’s College commu-

nity are responsible for all necessary precautions when inter-

viewing for or accepting these positions or awards. They are

also responsible for checking the credentials and integrity of

all employers or organizations. St. John’s College and the

Career Services Office assume no liability for acts or omis-

sions by third parties or for material supplied by them. The

St. John’s College Career Services Office is not responsible for

anything that happens at a given job site. The presence of an

employment listing in Odyssey Bound does not guarantee any

given employer’s compliance with legal behavior. If a student

or individual experiences discrimination or sexual harassment

on the job or in a job interview, he or she is encouraged to call

the Department of Fair Employment in the state in which the

violation occurred.

Additional information and/or printed materials on all opportu-

nities and programs listed in Odyssey Bound are kept in the

Career Services Office. The office is staffed Monday through

Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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