Launch: A Guide to Life After College
Launch: A supportive event & resources for soon-to-be-alums navigating life after college
Welcome to your senior year, red class! We know many of you are already starting to think about your post-graduation plans and we want to help get you started.
Please join us for our upcoming Career Education event—Launch: Your Path to Financial Empowerment — and check out the resources below for additional support.
September 27, 2023 • 4:30 – 8:00 pm
Alumnae Ballroom
See schedule and registration link below!
Includes dinner, an alum panel discussion, and a personal finance workshop tailored for students nearing graduation.
Event Details
Career Education has partnered with a group of Wellesley alums to share career advice and a workshop and discussion about your financial well-being post-college.
As you begin the countdown to your next chapter, this is an opportunity to boost your knowledge and confidence about career decisions and managing your finances. At this special Launch event, alums will share lessons they’ve learned from their first jobs after Wellesley to where they are today. We’ve heard from previous Wellesley grads who wish they’d known more about financial literacy and building their careers, so don’t miss this chance to connect with experienced alums about these important topics. Students from all majors interested in a wide variety of careers will benefit from hearing their stories.
4:15 - 4:30 pm | Check-In
4:30 - 5:30 pm | Personal Finance Session with Ariel Nathanson ’10
5:30 - 6:00 pm | Buffet dinner
6:00 - 7:15 pm | Wellesley Business Leadership Council (BLC) Panel
7:15 - 8:00 pm | Panelists join tables for conversation and networking, followed by dessert
Helpful Video Resources
Explore the post-graduation topics asychronously through the resources below.
An Introduction to Financial Literacy
In this session, Jamie Easton, founder and CEO of financial media company The Uptick, helps us better understand the gender investing gap and empower us to navigate world of investing and the impact of market news. Think of this session as an investment in yourself; become financially literate and gain the confidence to take charge of your financial future.
Benefits & Compensation Considerations in a Job Search
Kelly Robinson, Director of Total Rewards within Human Resources at Wellesley College, offers her expertise around job search considerations — including weighing medical plans, perks and other employee benefits, retirement benefits, compensation terms, and employment offers.
How to Find An Apartment
Genia shares a range of considerations that are important to note when looking for an apartment to rent. She also helps demystify the application and leasing process as well as the various costs that come with renting an apartment.
Health & Wellness
The transition from college to your next chapter involves navigating change and learning about yourself. The Wellesley College Office of Student Wellness shares some excellent recommendations for you as you think about the many components of your own individual wellness journey—social, physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. They will help you answer questions about basic needs such as healthy food and sleep as well as important concepts such as mindfulness, gratitude, humor, resilience, and joy!
Building Community After Graduation
Disha and Mairany share their thoughts on how they've transitioned from the "Wellesley bubble", where building community seemed to come naturally, to the world of work and graduate school, where they've made friends and built connections through more intentional efforts. They also offer advice about finding work-life balance, keeping an open mind, and remembering to advocate for yourself in male-dominated spaces.
The Alum Network After Wellesley
The famous Wellesley network is here for you after you graduate and throughout your life! Six Wellesley grads share the many ways they have relied on fellow alumnae for advice on everything from pandemic coping and puppy training to navigating new jobs and promotions, to moving to a new city. Whether you seek connection through the Hive, LinkedIn, or the many alum network facebook groups, this video will reveal the many ways that Wellesley’s 30,000+ alums are always available to support you and share a passion to make the world a better place.
Join the Wellesley Hive to stay connected
The Wellesley Hive is a flexible, interactive virtual space for professional networking and mentorship, and will be a valuable place for connecting with alums for years to come. Through this Wellesley-exclusive platform, you can connect with alumnae and students as a mentor, mentee, or both. Log in using your Wellesley credentials, and follow the guided process to customize your involvement and improve your connections.
Finally a reminder that you have access to Career Education for life!
Career Education is here to support you in the immediate months after graduation — including over the summer! ☀️ — and for the many years of your career ahead. You'll continue to be able to make appointments with Industry-Specific Advisors, the Fellowships team, and Alumnae Career Advisors who can all help you navigate your career journey for decades to come.
We're looking forward to continuing the journey with you!
The full Wellesley community congratulates you as you look ahead to your next steps for life after college. Remember always that you don't need to walk those steps alone. Career Education will continue to be here for you as you navigate your professional journey, and the alum network is ready to warmly welcome you as a member for life.
