Meet the author of the new book Tales from a Professor’s Office: An Insider’s Guide to Thriving in College, Boston College Professor, Founder of Thrive College Coaching, and Wayland Mom, Rachel Spooner!
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- Did you know that there is one thing you can do in college that will double your chances of success in life? (And it is not more time in the library!)
- Do you know how to read a syllabus to understand what a professor wants?
- Did you know that fewer than 20% of students access the career services office – usually because they do not know how to do so?
- Do you know how to leverage extracurricular activities to get a job?
Future College Students, join us to gain insights from Rachel's new book and listen to real-life experiences of college students, including tips on making friends, time management, and navigating the multitude of clubs at your college.
For families, hear Rachel’s advice about how to best support your new college student through a complicated, amazing, and exhausting college experience—especially the crucial first year!
Rachel Spooner, a dynamic professor with nearly two decades of experience, has made a profound impact in the realm of education, teaching Business Law and Ethics across undergraduate, MBA, and law school programs. At the heart of her career is a dedication to mentoring students, guiding thousands through their academic and personal journeys, particularly during their pivotal first year of college.
Beyond academia, Rachel is the founder of Thrive College Coaching, assisting students and families in navigating the transition to college. Prior to her teaching career, she practiced as a litigation attorney, focusing on commercial, securities, and bankruptcy cases, as well as doing extensive pro bono work for prisoners, indigent criminal defendants, and on a death penalty case.
When she is not working with students, Rachel can be found at her home in Wayland, Massachusetts, watching college basketball with her husband and two children, walking her dogs, or reading.
