Making the most of your next e-conference

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E-conferences have become a valuable and accessible way for counselors to connect with universities and expand their knowledge of global higher education. Drawing on her own experience, Shailaja Raghavendra shares practical tips for preparing, making meaningful connections, asking the right questions and following up; helping counselors turn a virtual event into a rewarding professional opportunity.

University counseling for neurodivergent students: a case-based discussion

College counseling for neurodivergent students: a case-based discussion

Mejianer Bekaert and Cliona McMenamin explore how neurodivergent students can make informed choices about university and career pathways by focusing on individual strengths, needs, and environments where they can thrive. Drawing on Bekaert’s THRIVE framework and McMenamin’s strengths-based approach to careers guidance, they highlight the importance of finding the right fit rather than pursuing conventional measures of success. 

Describe SRT e-conference in one sentence

After 2020, we all attended dozens of virtual events, including webinars, conferences, and workshops. My personal experiences with these events have been varied. In 2023, I am attending SRT E-Conference again.