Motivational Workshops for Interactive Growth

UNLOCK THE SECRETS TO THRIVE IN GRADUATE SCHOOL

Are your students ready to conquer the unique challenges of graduate school? Aspiring to graduate-level education can be daunting, especially for McNair Scholars who are often first-generation or underrepresented students. I'm here to guide your scholars through the intricacies of graduate school preparation. Drawing from my experience as a McNair Alum and terminal degree holder, I've designed workshops tailored to the needs of McNair Scholars.

Key Insights from the Workshop:

• Understanding the expectations of graduate school.

• Strategically starting the journey (Defining aspirations).

• Overcoming barriers commonly faced by graduate students.

• Navigating the selection of the right graduate program.

DR. SAVAGE’S PROVEN 5-STEP FRAMEWORK

Do your students possess a foolproof framework for crafting compelling personal statements? McNair Scholars often face the challenge of creating impactful personal statements for graduate school applications. With my 5-point framework, scholars gain a comprehensive tool for constructing powerful personal statements, which can also be leveraged for graduate school fellowships and scholarships interviews.

Key Takeaways from the Workshop:

• Avoiding common pitfalls in personal statement writing.

• Incorporating essential elements into a personal statement.

• Captivating the reader's attention from the outset.

• Emphasizing the significance of current undergraduate work.

FOSTERING POSITIVE CONNECTIONS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Do your students grasp the vital role of advisor relationships in their academic journey? Many graduate students struggle with navigating the intricate landscape of advisor relationships. I'm here to demystify the process, offering students a comprehensive guide to advisor interactions—from pre-graduate school research to ongoing support during and after graduate studies.

Key Insights from the Workshop:

• Selecting the right advisor for your academic path.

• Mastering effective communication with advisors.

• Maximizing the benefits of the student-advisor relationship.

• Navigating challenges when communication stalls.

• Identifying signs that a change of advisor may be necessary.

Research in graduate school is very important. The benefit of a McNair Scholar is that you experience research prior to graduate school. This workshop shows you how to:

1. Find your research area of focus!

2. Present research in an engaging way!

2. Thrive in your future research!

3. Why research is so important!

A ROADMAP TO FINANCIAL SUCCESS BEYOND GRADUATION

Empowering McNair Scholars with financial literacy is key to their academic journey. Beyond academic choices, students encounter financial decisions that shape their lives. From housing to managing scholarships and fellowships, my workshop equips scholars with essential financial skills to thrive throughout their educational journey.

Key Takeaways from the Workshop:

• Clear explanations of relevant financial terms.

• Frameworks for effective budgeting.

• Responsible management of graduate school funds.

• Balancing academic and personal life choices.

1. Confidence Workshop

Whose in control of your narrative? Is it you? Is it adversity? Is it your professor? Who gets to write your narrative?

In this powerful workshop, Dr. Savage provides students strategies and tips on how to stay confident within themselves, with research, with networking, and beyond. It is both powerful and vulnerable at the same time.

Key takeaways:

1. Establish confidence to succeed at research.

2. Establish confidence to succeed at networking.

3. Establish confidence to succeed with your major.

4. Establish confidence within self.

2. IMAGINE Workshop

This workshop is all about making sure students’ vision is in the proper place. Dr. Savage highlights the importance of vision, mental preparedness, and making sure that what students envision is not robbed by poor effort, procrastination, imposter syndrome or any other debilitating barrier.

Key Takeaways:

1. Vision is aligned with the effort it takes to succeed.

2. Illumination of what barriers have the potential to derail students’ goals.

3. A blue print of strategies to develop, cultivate, and enhance a vision that supports future success.

3. Getting to the Finish Line with Less Workshop

Dr. Savage has put together a dynamic workshop that taps at the heart of any student that feels that they are i an uphill battle to success. Many students either come to college somewhat unprepared or feel like they may not have what it takes to complete their academic and sometimes personal journey. This is where Dr. Savage steps in to show them that a background that feels like less can actually be just what you need in order to gain success!

Key Takeaways:

1. The power of your background and how to use it.

2. Less is sometimes best.

3. How to find the strength, fortitude, and tenacity that is already there.