Oops! New Decade Doesn’t Start Until Next Year

OK, I jumped the gun a bit. Sorry.

I should know that new decades don’t start until the ‘01 year. It drove me NUTS when everyone was touting the new millennium a year too early. 

So I apologize for saying that this current decade is one week from closing. We actually have 53 more weeks until the new decade begins.

This New Year, however, is still a good time to reflect on the ups and downs of your life and career over the past few years. The good news is: If you didn’t complete your goals for this decade, you still have a year left!

Wash. DC College Internships for Black Male Students

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its 2010 summer leadership program in Washington, DC.

Note: There is a commitment of two (2) summers. Program provides high-level internships around Washington, DC.

Application Deadline: January 29, 2010

Detailed admissions information for the Washington Program and the KPMG Summer Scholars Program should be read before filling out an application.

The Institute provides America’s best and brightest African-American male college students (sophomores) with unparalleled networking opportunities, leadership development, and life-long mentorship.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Exposure to congressmen, Supreme Court justices, doctors, business executives,
  educators, and other influential leaders
• Rigorous academic seminars
• Roundtable discussions, including seminars on leadership development
• High-level internships around Washington, DC
• Activities that promote strong bonds with each other

PROGRAM DETAILS

• The program runs from June 5 to July 31, 2010
• Students must commit to two summers
• Housing is paid for by the Institute
• Students work at paid internships based on their career interest
• College sophomores are eligible to apply

The Institute does not have a GPA requirement.  However, the median GPA for recent classes is 3.65. An applicant’s GPA is not the only criterion that is evaluated during the admissions process. Campus involvement, awards earned, athletics, and volunteer work are also important factors.

Program application can be found at: www.i4rc.org/application.htm.

Applications must be received, not postmarked, by the deadline indicated on the application instructions (Jan. 29, 2010).  READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

Inquiries should be directed to info@i4rc.org or (202) 659-2831.

This is an awesome opportunity.  Please circulate to your networks.

Career Advice: Take a Look Back Before Decade Ends

Many people are glad that the employment and economic turmoil of 2009 is over. Just as many, however, are facing a tough start to 2010, thanks to those same financial problems.

Instead of dreading 2010, let’s take a minute to look back over the past decade. Thinking about what your life was like in 2000 and how it has changed over the past decade might put your current situation into perspective.

1. What was your life like in the year 2000? What was your work or school situation?
2. How would you describe your personal life at the beginning of this decade?
3. How did the recession of 2000 affect your life?
4. What was most important in your life10 years ago? What were your biggest challenges in 2000?
5. In 2005, what was your work or school situation?
6. How did plans or activities from previous years affect your life in 2005 (positive or negative)?
7. Which unexpected events in the past 10 years (1999-2009) impacted your career or education (positive or negative)?
8. What activities or plans did you make in the past 10 years that are affecting your life now?
9. Ten years ago, did you have a vision of what the year 2010 would be like for you? How is your life today different from that vision? How is it better?
10. What is your vision for your life and career for the next 10 years? What actions can you take today to nurture that vision?

How did it feel to look back at the decade? Did it remind you of some of your accomplishments? Are you living the life you planned, or did you have to make adjustments along the way?

Are you happy with “Plan B?”

Musical Highlights from ‘Glee’

Well, all good things must come to an end. Thankfully, FOX’s new hit show “Glee” will be back in a few months. In the meantime, it will be a long winter.

Here are some musical highlights to help us all though this difficult time. Did I leave off your favorite song from this season?

My Life Would Suck Without You

Gold Digger (audio only, video is no longer available)

Jump (Song is at minutes 23:25-25:25 within episode “Mattress”)

Defying Gravity (audio only)

Listen to the duet and both solos

Somebody to Love (audio only)

Maybe This Time with Kristin Chenowith (audio only)

Proud Mary (Song is at minutes 40:31-43:15 within episode “Wheels”)

Keep Holding On (audio only)

Don’t Stop Believing (audio only)

Imagine (Song is at minutes 30-34 within episode “Hairography”)

Can’t wait for the show to come back in April!