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Why Major Shaming Needs to Stop

Posted on November 24, 2015December 20, 2015 by Camille Lemieux

We’ve all heard of “slut shaming,” where a woman is criticized based on her sexual activity, and “body shaming,” where some critique another’s physical appearance. One thing that has recently caught my attention is “major shaming,” where you judge someone based on what degree they are working toward and criticize their plans for the future. “What are you going to be able to do with that in life?” “How will you support yourself on that salary?”…

Lake Forest College Will Get You into Any Grad School You Want

Posted on April 1, 2015December 19, 2015 by Camille Lemieux

In the fall of 2014, a study showed that around 97 percent of Lake Forest College alumni attended graduate school at an Ivy League college. The Career Advancement Center reported that last year almost 400 students graduated from Lake Forest College and earned their diplomas. Out of these 400 students, there were 37 that chose to attend graduate school. And 36 of these 37 students are currently attending graduate school at an Ivy League college this year. The…

How Lake Forest College Graduates Can Land Their Dream Job

Posted on March 3, 2015December 18, 2015 by Camille Lemieux

One of the most difficult decisions college students must make is choosing the “right” major, as it often predicts how much money they will make. But the link between choice of major and salary has been weakened due to factors such as experience and not landing a career in their field immediately after graduation. While many students want to know which majors will make the most money after graduation, professionals have a hard time providing definitive answers. Lisa…