Gratitude and Purpose
Gratitude and purpose are two important qualities that Beyond Education's college counseling team encourages students to cultivate as they navigate their academic journey. These traits are closely linked to academic success, and by fostering gratitude and purpose in students, we can help them develop a positive attitude towards learning and a sense of direction that can drive them towards academic success. We spend most of our time with our sophomore trying to help them define purpose.
One way for students to develop gratitude is to appreciate the opportunities they have to pursue an education. We help students understand the value of their education and the sacrifices their families make to provide it. By reminding students of the opportunities they have, we can steer students away from the stress and fallacy of rankings towards a more healthy and successful focus on values and character as they relate to their purpose.
To cultivate purpose, Beyond Education's college counseling team helps students identify their passions and interests. By exploring different fields and engaging in extracurricular activities related to their interests, students can gain a sense of direction and purpose in their academic lives. This can motivate them to set meaningful goals and work towards achieving them, leading to academic success.
Moreover, Beyond Education's college counseling team teaches students the value of hard work and resilience. Instead of focusing solely on grades, the team emphasizes the importance of effort and progress. By celebrating students' achievements and progress, the team can help students develop a growth mindset that encourages them to persist through challenges and learn from their mistakes.
By cultivating gratitude and purpose in their students, Beyond Education can help them develop the skills and mindset necessary for academic success. Gratitude can help students maintain a positive attitude and improve mental health, reducing stress and anxiety. Purpose can provide students with a sense of direction, helping them set goals and make choices that align with their long-term aspirations.
In conclusion, Beyond Education's college counseling team understands the importance of gratitude and purpose in students' academic lives. By nurturing these qualities, the team can help students develop a positive attitude towards learning, a sense of direction, and the motivation to succeed. All of which are key components to acceptance into great colleges that fit your child’s character and needs.
Famous Alumni
Lucy-Ann McFadden, is a US astronomer and planetary scientist employed with NASA. She is the founder of the Science, Discovery and Universe Program at the University of Maryland. Lucy-Ann received her undergraduate degree from the small liberal arts school named Hampshire College in Massachusetts where she received her bachelors of science degree. She later went on to graduate school at MIT receiving a masters in planetary science and then a doctorate from the University of Hawaii in Philosophy.
