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Video Viewpoints: Preparing Millennials for Work | PreparedU View | Bentley University

In this first installment of a four-part video series, hear from two Bentley seniors about the steps they took during college to launch a career.

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"Bentley Service-Learning students come in with a world of ideas. They learn slowly the very specific skills you need to move these ideas forward. They start to develop strategic plans, applying their business skills to those to create the change they want to in the world." -Jonathan White, Director of the Service-Learning Center

The Bentley Service-Learning Center (BSLC) is celebrating its 25th year. See what impact its student leaders make through the program and how that translates into success in the classroom, and in the corporate world.

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We were wondering what members of the Bentley community did during their summers, so we spent a day walking around campus asking them. Hear their big plans here! What are you doing this summer? Post a picture to Instagram with the hashtag #BentleyOnBreak showing us your favorite summer plans and we’ll let you vote for 3 winners every month.

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"My big accomplishments aren't on my resume.” Watch Laura J. Sen’s full Commencement Address above.

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Watch the highlights video from our 40th annual Graduate Commencement here:

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"You can't overcome fear if you do not believe in yourself." Watch Sophia Sirage's full speech above.

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Watch Scott A. Blackmun's entire Commencement Address to the Class of 2015.

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Relive the excitement of Saturday’s ceremonies with the 2015 Undergraduate Commencement highlights.

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Your Finals Week Survival Guide: Day 7

It’s the last day of finals -- you did it! And a big big congratulations to all our graduating seniors. As has been our tradition every semester, the Social Media team at Bentley will be posting a “Finals Week Survival Guide” every day during finals with fun gifs, images, and tips to help you stay motivated and relaxed. We know finals are tough, but our Falcons are #prepared!

MOTIVATIONAL GIF OF THE DAY:

Summer has arrived, and it’s yours to conquer. Go and accomplish amazing things -- we know you will!

HOW YOU FEEL TODAY:

Finals Week Day 7, and you’re done!! Another semester accomplished. Woohoo!

WHAT YOU’RE THINKING

Of course, you have to celebrate with your friends too!

DE-STRESS TIP OF THE DAY:

Get rid of all the stress of the semester by working out with some friends.

STUDY SNACK OF THE DAY:

Best part of heading home? Home cooked meals... yum!

REMINDER OF WHAT OUTSIDE LOOKS LIKE:

Not like we need to tell you -- we hope you’re already out there, soaking up the sun!

REVIEW KIT:

Need some extra motivation for the last day of finals? Get a quick review of our earlier Survival Guides below.

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Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Special thanks to Ithaca College for the idea to create a Finals Week Survival kit!

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Your Finals Week Survival Guide: Day 6

It’s the second-to-last day of finals! Plenty of our falcons are already packing up and summer is in sight. As has been our tradition every semester, the Social Media team at Bentley will be posting a “Finals Week Survival Guide” every day during finals with fun gifs, images, and tips to help you stay motivated and relaxed. We know finals are tough, but our Falcons are #prepared!

MOTIVATIONAL GIF OF THE DAY:

Positive mantras: how to survive your 5th final.

HOW YOU FEEL TODAY:

It’s not the best feeling to know your friends are already done exams and moving home. But soon you’ll be joining them!

WHAT YOU’RE THINKING

And without these friends on campus, there’s nothing to distract you from studying (except maybe Netflix...) Take advantage of the quiet and get some good studying in!

DE-STRESS TIP OF THE DAY:

Gather up whichever friends are still on campus (maybe this is the time to befriend your RA, here until Saturday) and take an hour or two to catch up and de-stress.

STUDY SNACK OF THE DAY:

Sick of those plain fruits and veggies? Add some ice and blend to have them in smoothie-form -- perfect for these hot days!

REMINDER OF WHAT OUTSIDE LOOKS LIKE:

Flowers are finally back!

REVIEW KIT:

Need some extra motivation? Get a quick review of our earlier Survival Guides below, and check back tomorrow for our last guide, Day 7.

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Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Special thanks to Ithaca College for the idea to create a Finals Week Survival kit!

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Your Finals Week Survival Guide: Day 5

Can you believe it’s already day 5? You’re already over half-way done finals! As has been our tradition every semester, the Social Media team at Bentley will be posting a “Finals Week Survival Guide” every day during finals with fun gifs, images, and tips to help you stay motivated and relaxed. We know finals are tough, but our Falcons are #prepared!

MOTIVATIONAL GIF OF THE DAY:

Just imagine you have your own pocket penguin whenever you’re feeling stressed.

HOW YOU FEEL TODAY:

Day 5 -- it’s been a long week. But you’re almost done! Get some rest and keep going.

WHAT YOU’RE THINKING

The nice thing about being on Day 5 is that some grades are already coming in, and hopefully you've been doing better than expected. Let go of some of that stress and rest easy knowing you’re doing just fine.

DE-STRESS TIP OF THE DAY:

Focus on your breathing; it’s an easy way to meditate wherever you are. Try a few deep breaths right before an exam: in through the nose for 4 seconds, out through the nose for 4 seconds.

STUDY SNACK OF THE DAY:

Fruits and veggies are great, but sometimes you need a treat. But maybe limit it to just one sweet!

REMINDER OF WHAT OUTSIDE LOOKS LIKE:

Even from inside there’s still plenty of sun!

REVIEW KIT:

Need some extra motivation? Get a quick review of our earlier Survival Guides below, and check back tomorrow for Day 6.

Day 1

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Day 3

Day 4

Special thanks to Ithaca College for the idea to create a Finals Week Survival kit!

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Your Finals Week Survival Guide: Day 4

It’s Monday, and the start of the last week of finals! As has been our tradition every semester, the Social Media team at Bentley will be posting a “Finals Week Survival Guide” every day during finals with fun gifs, images, and tips to help you stay motivated and relaxed. We know finals are tough, but our Falcons are #prepared!

MOTIVATIONAL GIF OF THE DAY:

It’s always hard to re-focus after a beautiful weekend, but you’re almost done. Just four more days and then it’s summer!

HOW YOU FEEL TODAY:

You can get a bit delirious when you’re finishing up that paper at 3am... (or 4, or 5, or 6...)

WHAT YOU’RE THINKING

Taking the weekend off to enjoy the sun may have felt like a good idea Saturday, but not last night when you were up studying. Try to get some sleep though or you won’t be able to focus on your exams!

DE-STRESS TIP OF THE DAY:

Play some of your favorite music to relax -- just be sure to keep it down for 24/7 quiet hours!

STUDY SNACK OF THE DAY:

Start your day off right with a full breakfast, with eggs, toast, fruit, orange juice, or whatever you like most. You can get freshly cooked eggs all morning in Seasons at the grill.

REMINDER OF WHAT OUTSIDE LOOKS LIKE:

Look at all that green!

REVIEW KIT:

Need some extra motivation? Get a quick review of our earlier Survival Guides below, and check back tomorrow for Day 5.

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Day 3

Special thanks to Ithaca College for the idea to create a Finals Week Survival kit!

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Your Finals Week Survival Guide: Day 3

It’s Saturday, and for some of you, that means Saturday exams. Which means time for another Survival Guide! As has been our tradition every semester, the Social Media team at Bentley will be posting a “Finals Week Survival Guide” every day during finals with fun gifs, images, and tips to help you stay motivated and relaxed. We know finals are tough, but our Falcons are #prepared!

MOTIVATIONAL GIF OF THE DAY:

One week down, one week to go. You’ve got this! Take a few hours to relax today and then buckle down again for the last sprint.

HOW YOU FEEL TODAY:

Let’s face it: Saturday exams are exhausting. But they’re over!

WHAT YOU’RE THINKING

It’s really hard to make yourself study on a day as beautiful as today. Try taking your books outside, or eat dinner on the patio outside Russo’s. You can enjoy the sun and still be productive!

DE-STRESS TIP OF THE DAY:

Stressed? Put on some music and have an impromptu dance party for a study break. (And hey, mastering the Carleton counts as an accomplishment for the day, right?)

STUDY SNACK OF THE DAY:

It’s Saturday -- indulge a bit with some chocolate. Then just dance it all off and get back to the books. :)

REMINDER OF WHAT OUTSIDE LOOKS LIKE:

Summer is only a few days away, falcons. Just a few more days.

REVIEW KIT:

Need some extra motivation? Get a quick review of our earlier Survival Guides below, and check back tomorrow for Day 4.

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Special thanks to Ithaca College for the idea to create a Finals Week Survival kit!

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Your Finals Week Survival Guide: Day 2

It’s day two of finals -- still going strong? As has been our tradition every semester, the Social Media team at Bentley will be posting a “Finals Week Survival Guide” every day during finals with fun gifs, images, and tips to help you stay motivated and relaxed. We know finals are tough, but our Falcons are #prepared!

MOTIVATIONAL GIF OF THE DAY:

You’ve worked hard all year for this, and now we’re at the finish line. You can do it.

HOW YOU FEEL TODAY:

We know a lot of you have Saturday exams, and they’re tough. Take a break every once in a while and be sure to get plenty of rest -- if you keep trying to re-read your notes while exhausted you won’t retain any of it!

WHAT YOU’RE THINKING

Is it really only the second day of finals?

DE-STRESS TIP OF THE DAY:

Walking can be a great stress reliever. Put down the books, grab some headphones, and clear your head for a half-hour. It’ll re-energize you!

STUDY SNACK OF THE DAY:

While we don’t recommend your sandwich is this big, you do need to eat some real food! Don’t skip meals just because you’re studying. Grab a quick sandwich from Russo’s or Einstein’s on the go if you’re rushed for time; hours below.

Einstein’s

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Russo’s

Monday - Thursday: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. Saturday: 5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Sunday: 5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

REMINDER OF WHAT OUTSIDE LOOKS LIKE:

Did you know we have a fire pit on the patio outside the Student Center -- and rocking chairs?!

REVIEW KIT:

Need some extra motivation? Get a quick review of our earlier Survival Guides below, and check back tomorrow for Day 3.

Day 1

Special thanks to Ithaca College for the idea to create a Finals Week Survival kit!

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Your Finals Week Survival Guide: Day 1

Hope your first day of finals are going well, falcons! As has been our tradition every semester, the Social Media team at Bentley will be posting a “Finals Week Survival Guide” every day during finals with fun gifs, images, and tips to help you stay motivated and relaxed. We know finals are tough, but our Falcons are #prepared!

MOTIVATIONAL GIF OF THE DAY:

Struggling to get started with your studying? Listen to wise Yoda -- just open your books and start and you’ll be just fine.

HOW YOU FEEL TODAY:

Finals week feels like it snuck up on us this year! Thinking of all the exams and projects and presentations coming up can be a bit overwhelming, but you’ll get through it.

WHAT YOU’RE THINKING

Realizing you’re not as prepared for that big exam as you thought you were? Check out this guide to all the Learning Centers on campus for help. The Writing Center, ACELAB, CLIC Lab -- they’re all here to help!

DE-STRESS TIP OF THE DAY:

It’s only one day into finals but self-care is always important. Keep your stress levels down and relax with instrumental music, a warm shower, or meditation video from YouTube.

STUDY SNACK OF THE DAY:

Looking to keep your energy up? Stock up on veggies to make a quick salad whenever your hunger peaks to keep you away from sweets. This one’s a bit plain, but you can always add things like avocado, strawberries, walnuts, and more!

REMINDER OF WHAT OUTSIDE LOOKS LIKE:

It’s beautiful out there -- study hard for a few hours, and then take a 20 minute break outside to enjoy the sun!

Check back tomorrow for Day 2 of our Survival Guide, and good luck studying!

Special thanks to Ithaca College for the idea to create a Finals Week Survival kit!

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Four years ago they gathered under a tent, heard the phrase “Welcome, welcome, welcome!” for the first time, read the Bentley Beliefs, and officially became falcons. Now, in less than a month, they will graduate. Congratulations, Class of 2015! Enjoy every moment of this last month.

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#BentleyU2019: Accepted Students Day at Bentley University (with images, tweets) · bentleyu

After a long winter, the beauty of spring arrived just in time for Accepted Students Day at Bentley, which saw hundreds of members of the Class of 2019 and their families getting to know campus and each other as scores of faculty, staff, and students, and a giant falcon, offered a warm welcome.