We hear you like happy hours. That’s good because on Saturday, October 3 we’re having one just for you and the Class of 2015 — right here in Burlington.
Put this event on your schedule: 9pm on Saturday, October, 3rd at Drink in Burlington.
And, we’ll buy your first two drinks if you tell us you’re coming. So, sign-up here.
Ryan and I are really looking forward to seeing you there, make sure you and your friends sign up here.
Derrick and Ryan are still in pursuit of all 101 activities on the infamous list you may or may not have seen floating around campus the last four (or five) years!
Today’s edition features #5, #37, and #66 – Rub the Catamount statue for good luck, eat a grilled cheese from Feel Good, and eat a Marche Cookie.
We both love this time of year at UVM – it’s almost Fall, but still warm. Students are back and soaking up campus. And, as you might have guessed from one of our previous outings, we love to eat.
So, we thought we’d take you back to a couple of classic snack locales on campus.
First, a quick stop by the Catamount statue because who can’t use more good luck?
Next, the Marche cookie. This one was Derrick’s craving: “I was feeling a bit nostalgic about my days living in Austin. I always seemed to have late classes or meetings on campus and would stop by the Marche on my way back to my room. The chicken tenders got old after the first week of doing this so I started grabbing a cookie and some milk for a late night snack–it was my tradition and usually ended with me passed out for the night!”
“Sitting in the Marche again really brought back some memories. I guess I spent more time there than I thought–studying, snacking or people-watching. It was a quiet place to be, except for the occasional long-boarder screaming through L/L.”
And, after battling the crowds near Baily-Howe, we get to my favorite snacking spot – Feel Good. Delicious grilled cheese made from local ingredients that supports a good cause? You can’t beat that.
Derrick and I both ordered the “Cheese Louise”. With cheddar, honey mustard, apples and maple syrup, it had all the essential Vermont fall flavors. We enjoyed our grilled cheeses while strolling around campus, soaking up some sunshine and swapping stories about our UVM dining habits. Like that year I lived in Mercy and ate a sandwich from Northside for dinner every. single. night.
Thanks for joining us! Stay tuned all throughout the year for more posts like these. We will attempt to:
Help pick what we do next – email us at afterwrd@uvm.edu
During our course giveaway, we asked how your job search was going.
Results were really interesting. More than 50% of those who responded have a job and about 40% are still looking or exploring options.
We thought some straight-forward, practical career advice might be a useful follow-up.
So we reached out to our friend, Lisa Torchiano, at the UVM Career Center, and here’s her advice. Of course, you can connect with the Career Center directly for support – stop by drop-in hours (for those in BTV area) or make an appointment with a career counselor (in person, phone or Skype.).
If I don’t have a job yet, what should I be doing aside from applying for jobs?
What are some popular online job search resources?
If I want to go to grad school next year, what should I be doing now to prepare?
I travel often for my job with the Alumni Association and I meet lots of UVM people. Matt Mues ’08 and I met this last June at a young alumni social in Boston — something he has been helping to organize since he graduated.
Matt is a passionate UVM volunteer with a cheerful persona and a knack for connecting with people. Here he is with Allison Gray ’08 and Gabrielle Duchette ’08.
Ryan and I asked him a few questions for all of you because success after school doesn’t always come easy.
Ryan and Derrick: What was your first year like out of school?
Matt Mues: First year out of school was interesting, I moved in with my grandparents and continued caddying at a golf course to make some cash while I interviewed for jobs. I didn’t rush the process but waiting till October actually paid off since companies may have turn over or budget opening when their fiscal years turn over.
R & D: How did you get involved with the Boston Alumni Regional Chapter?
Matt: I got involved in the Boston Regional Chapter by aiding in young alumni socials and then working with admissions on the welcoming new admitted students. I found that to be very rewarding and to pay back the school for to opportunities they had given me.
R & D: What is your favorite thing to do in Boston?
Matt: My favorite thing in Boston is all of the entertainment and social events the city has to offer. From Bruins games to museums to the charity events allow me to stay active socially all while being centrally located to public transportation and even using the bike share program is a great perk.
R & D: What’s your best advice for the Class of 2015?
Matt: My best advice for the class of 2015 is to find a path in life that has the growth opportunity. Don’t put the growth responsibility on the job but rather keep your ears open to the ground and find ways to make yourself smarter and more efficient all while learning how managers think and then how directors and vice presidents interpret.
When we asked what kind of event you’d be most likely to attend, you overwhelmingly said: Happy hour gatherings!
Well, now you have a chance to go to your first one for the Class of 2015. Ryan and I are hosting an event in Burlington for you to celebrate the Fall and your first months as alumni.
Join many of your classmates in the Class of 2015 at Drink on October 3rd, 2015 at 9pm. (OK, a little late for a traditional happy hour, but you get the point.)
And, the first two drinks are on us!
It’s going to be a super-busy weekend in Burlington because it’s Homecoming and Reunion. So, if you plan to travel up here, reserve a spot on a friend’s couch early.
We’ll send you another reminder in a couple of weeks. See you soon!
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