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What This Course Is:

Envision life as a dynamic design project, continually evolving and improving. This course equips undergraduate students to navigate the complexities of career satisfaction and gives them the tools needed to stand out in the workplace. By applying design thinking principles inspired by Stanford's renowned Design Your Life program, students develop practical tools to create a fulfilling journey aligned with their authentic selves. They will embark on a path to crafting a career life that truly resonate with their passions and purpose.

Why This Class Is Important:

Your thought process directly influences your actions, outcomes, and overall success. Design thinking has been proven to enhance career advancement and earning potential. As businesses increasingly seek innovative, design-oriented talent, this course equips students with the skills to stand out. A well-designed life is a journey of continual creativity, growth, and unexpected opportunities.

What The Class Involves:

• Self Introspection: Students deepen their understanding of values, strengths, aspirations, and current circumstances to establish a solid foundation for their journey.
• Design Thinking: Participants learn a comprehensive design thinking framework to guide career and life planning, both present and future.
• Career Development: Students develop strategies to uncover their ideal career path and seamlessly integrate it with life goals.
  • Meaningful Work Statement
  • Elevator pitch writing
  • Networking 101
  • Career Conversations
  • Project Prototypes
• Odyssey Poster Session: Students create a vision for their post-graduation years, receiving valuable feedback from industry experts and potential mentors.

What Students Have Gained From This Course:

• Career insights
• Action plan
• Clarity in their next steps
• Internship/job/mentoring opportunities
• More established career network
• Abundance mindset