Pre-Wall Street and more

In this Issue:

• Commuter parking registration info (and special note on process)
• Pre-Wall Street Track for ’28s
• ‘28 message: Living and Learning in The Forest
• On the weight of stress

Happy Tuesday, Deac families (and the students among us!) Today is another quick-hits smattering of info that you might need. As always, take what works for you and scroll past what does not 🙂

Commuter parking registration info (and special note on process)

This morning I received details on commuter student (i.e., those living off campus/not in University housing) parking registration. There is a special note to be aware of if your student falls in this category:

“Important  Registration Note – Please Read:

If you sign on before 10:00 a.m., you will see a message informing that you will be placed in line to purchase a permit once permit sales begin. Logging in before 10:00 a.m. does not guarantee you a higher position in line.  Doing so could lessen your chances of a permit purchase, as sales do not officially open until 10:00 a.m.

By signing on at 10:00 a.m., you will be placed in the queue in sequential order. Anyone signed on before 10:00 a.m. will be placed randomly in the queue. Therefore, it is highly recommended you do not log in before 10:00 a.m.“

Pre-Wall Street Track for ’28s

This item crossed my inbox a few weeks ago and I have been saving it, as I know it might be of interest to some of our incoming P’28 families. This is an academic opportunity open only to our ’28 students:

“Accelerated preparation for careers in Investment Banking, Asset Management, Sales & Trading, and Private Equity

Parents/families and students of the Class of 2028 are invited to attend an information session on August 1 at 5 p.m. via Zoom to learn more about the Pre-Wall Street Career track. The track is open to first-year students interested in exploring a career in the financial industry.

The Pre‐Wall Street Career Track provides early and focused professional preparation for qualified Wake Forest students intending to pursue careers in Investment Banking, Asset Management, Sales & Trading, and Private Equity on a global basis.

Please join us by registering for the Zoom call below to learn more about the opportunities via the track.

Register for the session. The session will be recorded and provided upon request for families who cannot attend. 

For questions or to request the recording, contact the Program Director, Marty Malloy, at malloym@wfu.edu.”

’28 Message: Living and Learning in The Forest

Today our incoming ’28 students got a message: Living and Learning in The Forest. Here’s an excerpt:

“We want to officially introduce you to The Forest, a vibrant residential experience. The Forest is designed to connect you with your peers, advising, faculty support, and the many resources available as you settle into your college experience. It’s a place we want you to explore and carve out as your own: a community of learners where you can be yourself, explore who you want to become, and have the support needed to reach your potential. 

The Forest has many layers of support built in to help you transition to college life.”

New families, you might enjoy reading this message and seeing the intentional layers of support that are built in to The Forest to support all our new students.

On the weight of stress

The following quote was something that was floating around my social media about 10 years ago. I just rediscovered it and it has held up pretty well over time. When you need something that might help your Deac in a tough moment, keep this at the ready:

“A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the ‘half empty or half full’ question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: ‘How heavy is this glass of water?’

Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz.

She replied, ‘The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn’t change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.’

She continued, ‘The stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed – incapable of doing anything.’

Remember to put the glass down. Take a walk. Hug a friend/partner/dog. Talk to a trusted person to help you process your stress. Perform a kind act for someone else. Repeat as needed.”