1. Career Connections
Worklife and Liberal
Arts: Nice Match
Alot of indifferent press has been
penned about the value of liberal
arts education and how its value
translates to the workplace and job
seeker. But from a career
development point of view, a liberal
arts degree is like having possession
of a master key: it opens not one, but
many doors. The ability to reason,
analyze, decide, discern, and evaluate
brings broad perspectives and the
ability to engage many careers. That’s
a great return on your investment and
far more valuable than a job.
Annually the National Association of
Colleges and Employers (NACE)
conducts a nationwide employer survey
to learn about key skills and traits that
employers seek when hiring recent
college graduates.
The results read as liberal arts
descriptors:
1. Verbal Communication Skills
2. Strong Work Ethic
3. Teamwork Skills
4. Analytical Skills
5. Initiative
New College
CCECenter for Career Education
NSE Fast Facts
 Bright Futures
scholarships apply
 Pay room and
board to your host
school
 See a different part
of the world
 Deadline to apply:
March 1, 2012
Visit the NSE website
to learn more.
In cash strapped times when
scholarships and academic awards are
winnowing, the National Student
Exchange (NSE) provides an affordable
way to explore graduate school locations,
see different parts of the world, or pick up
courses that aren’t offered at New
College.
New College third-
year Gail Fish, an
anthropology AOC,
spent fall term 2011
through the NSE at
University of Utah.
Fish went to U of U
to explore the
possibility of going to grad school and to
spend time with friends who live in Salt
Lake City.
On the work front, the news is good,
too. NACE reports that for the first time
in several years, liberal arts disciplines
saw salary increases of 6.6% on
average for first-time hires.
Taking the plunge from college to
worklife can be a little daunting, but the
combination of careful and conscious
planning – embracing the notion that
the job search is a process – will bring
desired results.
The National Student
Exchange
Third-year Gail Fish,
life in Salt Lake City
“I already had friends in the area, so it
was a pretty easy decision,” Fish said. “I
also did an ISP last January in the
University’s Center for American and
Indian Language.” The ISP was focused
on digitizing field notes of the Native-
American Shoshone tribe who inhabited
parts of Utah. Her familiarity with the
Center helped her land a part-time job
during the exchange semester,
assisting with the compilation of a
Shoshone dictionary.
Taking courses in Latin, Mesoamerican
archeology, cultural anthropology, and
history helped Fish hone in on her likely
thesis topic. “It will probably focus on
the 17th
century Maya region and the
mix between Spanish and Mayan
cultures,” she said.
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Spring 2012
Inside
 ISP Career Sprint
 Career Map for
First Year Success
 Where in the
World? Lives of
Alums
 Peace Corps
information session

2. Internships
Internships are the new normal for
students who want to get ahead.
They are markers of motivation to
suceed. Ideally an internship might
build on academic and research
experience, perhaps in preparation
for thesis research, but it’s not a hard
and fast rule.
Internships can also be good venues
to simply explore new fields and
interests. Review the short list below
for good places to start your search.
The Hispanic Association of Colleges
and Employers (HACU).
New College is a member and all
students are eligible to apply.
Internships are mainly sponsored by
federal agencies in Washington D.C.
A small stipend is provided. Recent
graduates are eligible for internships
immediately following the summer of
graduation.
The Student Conservation Association
has summer, fall and spring
internships in state and federal parks
across the nation. Room and board is
provided, along with paid transportation
to and from the location.
Intern with a New College alum! The
New College Alumni/ae Association
provides internship offerings for
qualified students. Please contact
Cathy Cuthbertson, Director of the
CCE, for further details:
Cuthbertson@ncf.edu
The White House Internship Program
provides an opportunity to gain
professional experience and build
leadership skills. The program is
designed to mentor and cultivate
young leaders, strengthen
understanding of the Executive Office
of the President. Deadline to apply for
Summer 2012 is January 22, 2012.2
“Don’t worry too much about what you want to be. Be
good at whatever you do and people will notice you”
Inge Fryklund, ‘64, New College alumna
Look for jobs and
internships on the NCF
job board.
Just visit
www.CollegeCentral.
com/NCF
to set up your account.
Jobs and internships
are posted exclusively
to New College of
Florida.
Worklife and Liberal Arts: Nice Match
“Don’t worry too much about what you want to be. Be good at whatever you do
and people will notice you,” advises New College alumna Inge Fryklund (’64),
the Rule of Law Advisor for the International Foundation for Electoral Systems,
an independent, non-governmental organization providing professional support
to electoral democracy.
“The idea is not to plug into something that is already being created, but to
think of a new way to do some thing, or something that hasn’t been done.
Create your own path.”
In the sage words of New College alumna and entrepreneur Charlie Lenger
(’78), owner of Tropex Plant Leasing: “My grandpa taught me one very
important thing: find a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your
life.”
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PEACE CORPS
INFORMATION
SESSION
On February 29, 2012
at 4:00, join Natalie
Teske Rector, New
College Visiting
Librarian and returned
Corps Volunteer
(Nepal) for an
information session
about joining the Peace
Corps. Meet in HCL8.

3. ISP Career Sprint
30 Minutes Can Change Your Life
Join us in HCL7 during ISP for Career Sprints: Short sessions to help you jump-start the job search and
career planning.
 Getting into Graduate School What it takes, what the schools are looking for, the GRE.
Tues. Jan 10, noon – 12:30 pm
 Finding a Job: Putting Your Liberal Arts Degree to Work Translating your liberal arts degree to the
workplace and understanding work culture. Wed. Jan 11, 2:00—2:30 pm
 Ace the Interview. How to interview successfully; most common questions and how to answer them;
pitfalls to avoid. Thurs. Jan 12, 2:30 – 3:00 pm
 The National Student Exchange Pay tuition to New College and exchange to one of 180 institutions
within the U.S. Explore graduate school locations. Enroll in courses that aren’t offered at New College.
Fri. Jan 13, 1:00 – 1:30 pm
 Finding a Job: Putting Your Liberal Arts Degree to Work Translating your liberal arts degree to the
workplace and understanding work culture. Tues. Jan 17, 1:00 – 1:30 pm
 Skills, Values & The Career Path Identifying skills and values and how they direct career.
Wed. Jan.18, 12 – 12:30 pm
 Post Graduate Success, The Big Scholarships and Places to Build Career
Opportunities for grads, JET, Teach for America and more. Wed. Jan 25, 12 – 12:30 pm
 The National Student Exchange Pay tuition to New College and exchange to one of 180 institutions
within the U.S. Explore graduate school locations and enroll in courses that aren’t offered at New College.
Thurs. Feb 2, 5:30 pm. Meet in HCL8.
more opportunities to get involved
that would have been difficult in
Sarasota.”
There was time to explore the city,
too.
“The city was one of my favorite
parts of the exchange. I lived right in
the middle of downtown Salt Lake
City and was two blocks from the
light-rail station and an excellent
public library. It was a great
experience interacting with such a
wide variety of people.
“I would definitely encourage people
to go on exchange,” she continued.
“Not only is it good to leave the New
College ‘bubble’ once in a while, but
coming back, I know I’ll appreciate
even better, all that New College
has to offer.”
Deadline to apply for the NSE
Fall ‘12 or Spring ‘13: March 1, 2012.
The National Student Exchange
Pay Here, Go There
“The coursework at Utah hasn’t been
nearly as rigorous as New College, but
having been at New College,” said Fish,
“I’m definitely able to make the most of
my courses and resources available at
a larger institution. My Intro to Cultural
Anthropology course was over 100
people, and I took my first multiple
choice test since high school. Before
this semester, the last time I took a
multiple choice test, George W. Bush
was in the White House!” quipped Fish.
Outside the classroom, political activism
spilled into the daily routine.
“I got involved with Occupy Salt Lake
City. Not only was it a great way to try
and make a difference in the world, I
also met some amazing people,” she
said. “Most of my work was at the library
- twice a week I went to organizing and
planning meetings, in addition to going
on marches, and putting up flyers for
events. Being in a larger city gave me
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“My grandpa
taught me one
very important
thing: find a job
you love and
you’ll never
have to work a
day in your
life.”
Charlie Lenger ‘78,
New College alumna

4. 4
Career Map for First Year Success
The first year of college is an exciting transition - new friends, new
faces, and professors. It’s a time to explore and choose courses
and academic components that inspire you. Think of the choices you
make as opportunities to build a career portfolio from day one. Here are
a few tips to take you in the right direction:
 Begin a self-directed exploration of specific occupations of interest to
you. Develop an understanding of how they fit with an AOC. Think
about your areas of interest, classes you enjoy and the kinds of
courses that motivate and excite you.
 Pay attention to the LACs or Liberal Arts Requirements. These are
the courses required for graduation.
 Hone time-management skills and develop them by attending time-
management workshops on campus.
 Get involved with the New College Student Alliance (NCSA). Student
government is a great way to develop communication, organization,
and leadership skills. Email ncsa@ncf.edu to learn more.
Help is always available. Peers, staff and faculty can answer questions
or point you to someone who can. Just ask!
Center for Career
Education &
Off-Campus Studies
New College of Florida
PME 116
5800 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL 34243-2109
Phone: (941) 487-4255
Fax: (941) 487-5011
STAFF
Cathy Cuthbertson
Director
(941) 487-4425
cuthbertson@ncf.edu
Beth Bowen
Student Life & Career
Development Coordinator
(941) 487-4494
bbowen@ncf.edu
Marilyn M. Miller
Administrative Assistant
(941) 487-4255
mmiller@ncf.edu
Pick up FREE
copies of Job Choices
magazine in the Career
Center.
l What’s in your empty set? l
Where in the World? Lives of Alums
Devin Robinson ’11, AOC - Biochem
Vantaa, Finland
What Are You Up To? “I’m training at the Finnish
Forrest Research Institute (Metsäntutkimuslaitos/
Skogsforskningsinstitutet) through a six month
traineeship from the American-Scandinavian
Foundation. The institute instructs me in molecular
biology laboratory techniques applied to soil
microbiology research. Preparing for GRE
exams also occupies my time.”
Who Was Your Favorite New College Mentor(s)?
“Amy Clore, Sandra Gilchrist, Suzanne Sherman, Steve Shipman,
and Katherine Walstrom all provided great advice and assistance.”
Best Advice to Undergrads?
“If you want to major in Chemistry or Biology, get started in research your
first year! Just about any lab will take you if you volunteer to work without
pay. Also, go the career office! It's a fantastic resource – it’s how I found out
about the Finland gig.”