

To help any student succeed in an internship, we need to first help them think about the why behind their specific motivation for pursuing, securing, and completing an internship. This motivation can help craft learning goals and be used as a vehicle to keep an intern motivated to perform and engage at their highest capacity throughout the experience.Įach student has a different reason for pursuing an internship (or other form of experiential learning). For some, it is merely a graduation requirement for their academic major. For others, there are a variety of reasons, and it can be quite complex.

Helping the student identify their motivation could be as simple as asking them questions about their career goals, their plan for the rest of their time in school, or reaching deeper to connect about any dream careers they have now or have had in the past. Prompting reflection in this way may bring up answers they did not know they had!Īfter identifying the student’s motivation, the next step is to build upon that foundation with intentional goal-setting and guided reflection. There are five critical junctions that facilitate sustained student success throughout the duration of the internship:īefore a student begins their internship, help them connect what they have learned in the classroom directly to their intended internship activities. This is especially crucial during remote work due to COVID-19 – check in with them to provide concrete details regarding company norms and expectations during remote work (response times, appropriate use of virtual communication tools, attire and background, etc.). Tip - Help them find competencies for professionals in their field. What is expected of new graduates with a degree in X? Seeing where they should be can help find meaning in their current course of study and experiences. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make contributions to Seasons Hospice Foundation, 8537 Solution Center, Chicago, IL 60677.While the student may be comfortable at their internship site, encourage them to think of their whole experience as an interview. The family will celebrate John's life privately due to the ongoing pandemic. The Snippery Hair Studio can be contacted at (781) 848-0111. John was best known for his kindness, sense of humor and love of life. The Snippery Hair Studio is located at 428 Washington St, Braintree, MA 02184. He took pleasure in his garden, cooking for his family and coloring with "Church." He was an avid car guy and belonged to the Ocean City Cruisers Car Club, and won many awards and trophies for his 55 Chevy Belair, AKA, “Blue Ice.” He enjoyed collecting vintage toys and listening to the jukebox. John truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures. As a proud Dad, Pop and Pop-Pop, he never missed the opportunity to show up at any and all events for his kids and grandkids. John was a devoted husband and loving father who adored his grandchildren. In February 1990, John and Terry welcomed their son, Michael Anthony. He was co-director of the Eastern Surf Association in the ‘80s, spending much of his time traveling up and down the coast with his son Cory and friends, to find the best surf spots. John was an active member of his community and served as a voluntary member of the Bethany Beach Fire Department for 20 years. Together, they moved "down the ocean" and opened their own salon, Hair Snippery, nearly 40 years ago. In 1980, John married his true love, Terry, a fellow hair stylist and mother to a young Cory. He had an affinity for Doo Wop music and had the honor of hosting "The Bogie and Scordo" ‘50s radio show on Sundays. After his service, he attended The Baltimore Beauty and Barber School and began his lifelong career as an award-winning barber and hair stylist.

He served his country in the Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was stationed on the USS Independence. John grew up in downtown Baltimore as the youngest of five children. John is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Terry Scordo son Michael grandchildren Tai and Sienna and daughter-in-law Stephanie his sister Rosalie and brothers Jerry and Donald as well as his beloved cat Church, his "good buddies" and extended family. He was also predeceased by his sister Margaret and his son Cory. 28, 1943, in Baltimore, Md., to the late John and Margaret Scordo. 16, 2020, John Anthony Scordo, 77, of Bethany Beach died peacefully at home after a brief non-COVID-related illness, surrounded by family and loved ones.
