Sam Press
Manager, Student Services
As an undergraduate student, I had no career counseling, nor was I even aware of the service. I spent most of my undergraduate career not sure of what I wanted to do after graduation. I lean heavily on this experience in my interactions with students knowing that for some they are having similar anxieties. By helping students find the intersection of their Interests, Values, and Skills I hope to help guide students to fulfilling careers. My biggest goal in my student affairs practice is to be the person that I wish I had when I was a student.
By helping students find the intersection of their Interests, Values, and Skills I hope to help guide students to fulfilling careers.
-Sam
My Ready to Roar advice
Learning and professional development happen in many places beyond the classroom. Take time to get involved and engaged on campus鈥攚hether that means joining or starting a club, pursuing a part-time job or internship, or exploring a new hobby. The transferable skills you gain through these experiences will be valuable in your future career.
Words of wisdom
鈥淚t Depends鈥� 鈥� Dr. Michelle Boettcher. This quote comes from my Higher Ed Law and
Ethics class, but I believe it translates to the work I do in Student Affairs greatly.
Each student I work with may come in with a similar issue but each case is unique
and comes with its own
set of challenges. Every decision a student makes while at 海角社区 is a byproduct of their
previous experiences and creates a butterfly effect of endless possibilities for their
future; so in my work in advising students I always lead with 鈥淚t Depends鈥�.
Homeward bound
One time in the Las Vegas airport, I found a puppy in a bag on the back of the bathroom stall. They called a supervisor and put out a call to the airlines to see if anyone forgot a puppy. An hour passed, and no one came to claim him. She said, 鈥淎t this point the only two things we can do are, call animal control and they can take care of it, or...You could take it?鈥�
Fast forward a few months and now Kevin is 鈥渂est friends鈥� with my cat Hawkeye and takes up every second of my time that I am not at 海角社区.
Education
M.Ed, Clemson University
BS, Old Dominion University
Contact Sam
spress@lsu.edu
225-578-1988
158V 海角社区 Student Union