There are 12,000 students at STLCC-Meramec. Building a strong resume is often the last thing on a student’s mind.
By: Kimberly Morice
– Asst. Photo Editor Emeritus –
The two-year college is how many get their foot in the door of a major university; whether a student becomes a tutor or club officer, any campus involvement can build a resume. Though students must be careful when it comes to becoming too involved, according to Eric Meyer, English professor and Honors Program coordinator.
“Nanette Tarbouni was the admissions director at Washington University for years and she said in a newspaper article that [the institution] is very good at seeing genuine engagement versus engagement that is merely done for a resume,” Meyer said. “This is not a direct quote, it’s a paraphrase. But she said that it is better to participate deeply in a few things rather than superficially in many things.”
There are 12,000 students at STLCC-Meramec. The vast majority of students drive to class and drive home. Building a strong resume is often the last thing on a student’s mind.
“Few even go to the library or student center and that’s a big mistake,” Meyer said. “The next person looking at your transcript, whether it’s an employer or a four-year college looking to admit you or more importantly, looking to give you money, they want people in their business or institution who are fully engaged.”
