Hello Everyone! Gosh, I’ve missed chatting with ya’ll through the blog. I have to apologize for my absence. This time of year is super busy for me as I begin planning several large scale guidance counseling events on our campus. I promise to be back up and posting regularly again soon. In the meantime, keep Tom busy with your questions!
Well, relax! You’re not alone. An increasing number of students are considering postponing their college experience for a year while they pursue other interests. Traditionally Gap Years occur between a student’s senior year of high school and their first-year of college. If you’re thinking of planning a Gap Year, take a few of these points into consideration. The notion of a Gap Year isn’t new or revolutionary; rather, it’s been around for awhile but only recently has it become a frequent enough occurrence to warrant national attention. In fact, I recently presented on this topic at our national organization’s (NACAC) fall conference.
That time of year has come once again! Thousands of high school sophomores and juniors are hitting the pavement and traveling up and down interstates across the country looking for “the perfect school.” I hope that, in this very busy time, you find some of the following tips helpful.
Dr. Edward L. Ayers, the ninth president of the University of Richmond, began what has proven to be a very exciting presidency last July. The University community officially welcomed and installed Dr. Ayers this past Friday.
For those of you who have been emailing and posting about Leland Melvin, Richmond’s first spider in space, I have news! We are very excited to announce that Astronaut Leland Melvin will be on campus on Sunday, April 13. Leland plans to discuss his experience in space with a host of Richmond students, alumni, and community members. The event is open to the public. If you’re in town, stop by the Robins Center at 2:00 p.m. to hear Mr. Melvin speak about his recent journey into space.
