I think my students are some of the coolest creatures on the planet, and they think I’m pretty okay too… Here’s what a few of them had to say about working with me.
“Not only was each session worth every dollar, but Laura helped set me on the right path. Before her guidance, I had not declared a major and was unsure about what I wanted to achieve in life. With her help, I discovered what I wanted to do and she helped me network and secure an internship. Because of her, I don’t feel lost anymore; I know what I want to do and who I want to be. I am only one example of what her talents have allowed her to accomplish. Laura Lavender is a wonderful teacher, career coach, and all around person.”
Robert P. (FRESHMAN)
“My relationship with Laura has been one of the most impactful of my college career. She guided me in taking my first steps as a business student and landing a dream internship, and helped me graduate in three years even when I completely changed my major. She is always there for guidance and will help you grow as a student, professional, and person more than you ever expected.”
Lindsay C. (RECENT GRADUATE)
“I recently had the priviledge of listening to Laura’s captivating presentation to our student organization. Through her energetic, quirky personality I was engaged and motivated to begin the job search process and tackle my dreams. Following the presentation, I also set up a meeting with Laura to delve deeper into what I wanted out of a career and the steps I should take to achieve these goals. Laura’s expertise and genuine personality shone through in our one-on-one meeting. I obtained excellent advice and guidance. Any and everyone should sit down and have a conversation with Laura.”
Alyson M. (Graduate Student)
“Laura coached me for a job fair and without her, I know I wouldn’t have been nearly as successful as I was! We practiced elevator pitches and did mock job fair interactions. When I had an interview the following day for an internship, she then helped me refine my story bank of experiences and gave me strategies for common interview questions. With her help, I landed the internship!”
Alexander N. (Junior)
“Laura is everything a coach should be. She made session enjoyable and everyday was very relevant to my college life and to the skills I need to know for the real world.”
Trevor T. (SOPHOMORE)
“Laura worked one-on-one with me to revise my resume and improve my market value to potential employers. What stands out about Laura’s service was that even after graduation, she kept in touch with me to check on my job search and offer suggestions along the way. She diligently followed up every few months to check on my progress until I found a job. It was great knowing that I had Laura as a professional contact in case I had any questions about the hiring process. I highly recommend meeting Laura in person because she is a joy to know and work with.”
Ashley B. (Recent Graduate)
“Laura is amazing. She is so motivational and makes everyone around her feel as if they can do anything.”
Lindsay T. (Freshman)
“Laura has undoubtedly changed my life. And this is not an exaggerated statement. I came into college not knowing who I was or how I would be able to handle this scary transition. I was so hesitant to find friends and confide in others; I was on a path to a pretty suckish first semester. Laura provided that door to the confidence I needed to make it through. She taught me that, yes, I am going to be scared, but I will always get through it. She taught me it is okay to take calculated risks; the bumps and bruises will be stories I can tell when I achieve my goals. She taught me to be open-minded and acknowledge that others are going through the same things as me, so I was not alone. She taught me to dream and recognize that dreams can - and do - come true. But most of all, Laura taught me how to be brave. Because being brave is the key to accomplishing all the things I want to do in life. Laura has brought me out of that dark path of ordinary and into the world of possibilities. I am truly grateful for all that she has done for me.”
Kay E. (Freshman)
“She cares about every individual she encounters and tries to do whatever she can to help them succeed. The greatest thing about her coaching style is that she always makes the most of the time to make sure I get my money’s worth. She works hard to make sure that the lessons and activities will help me throughout my time in college and life. I can’t say enough about how wonderful Laura is.”
Darby E. (Senior)
“Laura is one of the kindest, wisest, most gracious humans I have had the pleasure of knowing and definitely the most encouraging coach I’ve had in college. She genuinely cares about her students and wants them to do great things, and she teaches valuable skills to use to accomplish these goals.”
Megan F. (Freshman)
“Laura is not just a coach, she is a mentor, guide, and friend to each of her students. She presented me with the kind of benevolence and positivity that is only seen once or twice in one’s life. She’s changed my path and likely hundreds of other paths in the best ways. She taught me things that I desperately needed to know, she helped me through things I didn’t know I could be helped through, and she truly went out of her way at any point necessary in order to help mold the best life for me. She equipped me with the knowledge, supportive friends, healthy practices, and positivity that I need to succeed in college. If there ever was an example of someone who went above and beyond their role to change the lives of their students, it would be Laura Lavender.”
Hampton S. (Freshman)
“She motivated me to keep going when stress and anxiety told me to quit.”
Emily W. (SOPHOMORE)
“Laura is real, she is genuine, and her passion for bettering the lives of her students is so endearing. I’ve worked with Laura since I was a freshman and she has impacted me in such an important way.”
Bhamini K. (Senior)
“From improving my resume for that internship to giving me life advice, Laura has encouraged and assisted me in more ways than I thought I needed. Laura helped me find my “home” on campus, and I don’t know what I would have done without that. I have enjoyed having Laura as a coach, but more importantly as a friend. I can’t possibly thank Laura enough for all she has done for me.”