How to Share Your College Wins with Friends & Family

Heading home for the break? This November we’re focusing on how to talk about all the cool stuff you’ve been up to in college—whether it’s classes, internships, or campus involvement.

  • Talk About What You’re Learning: Share the awesome things you’ve been doing in class, clubs, or internships. Make it relatable by connecting what you’re studying to everyday situations.
    • Starter: “In my [class/club/internship], I’ve been working on [describe a project or skill]. It’s been super interesting because it’s helping me understand [relate it to something familiar or useful].”
  • Celebrate Your Wins: Whether you’ve tackled tough projects, hit personal milestones, or nailed an internship, don’t forget to share your progress. Your friends and family want to cheer you on!
    • Starter: “Something I’m proud of this semester is [name an achievement]. It was a challenge, but I learned a lot about [what you gained] and pushed myself.”
  • Perfect Your ‘College Story’ Pitch: Just like in an interview, having a go-to way of talking about your college experience can help. Summarize your involvement in clubs, internships, or research to show how it’s setting you up for success.
    • Starter: “This year, I’ve been part of [describe an activity]. It’s been a great way to build skills like [name the skills], which I know will come in handy for [describe your future goals].”

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