{"id":11245,"date":"2025-07-31T14:01:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T19:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/admissions\/?p=11245"},"modified":"2025-07-31T14:01:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T19:01:45","slug":"this-college-promises-graduates-more-than-a-job-offer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/admissions\/2025\/07\/this-college-promises-graduates-more-than-a-job-offer\/","title":{"rendered":"This college promises graduates more than a job offer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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St. Olaf College nursing students put the skills they’ve learned from class into practice to prepare for their careers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

College is an investment. You go to get an education, meet new people, expand your horizons, and \u2014 maybe most important \u2014 come out with a job. But most schools stop there. Once you get that entry-level job, their work is done, right?<\/h4>\n

Wrong. College should prepare you for not only a job, but a career. And not just any career, but one that you love and are passionate about. That\u2019s what St. Olaf College guarantees its graduating students.<\/p>\n

Located in Northfield, Minnesota, St. Olaf is the difference between finding a job and loving a job. Our liberal arts education develops students\u2019 skills across departments, so no matter their major, St. Olaf graduates can write and speak well, can problem-solve, and can face uncertainty and challenges head-on \u2014 the qualities that employers are looking for. And from day one, students have access to 5,000+ internships, research, and experiential learning opportunities along with an expansive alumni network and one-on-one career coaching.<\/p>\n

We also help students find success beyond a job. St. Olaf students get curious, talk to people, and try stuff. They seek out real-world experiences that give them new skills and perspectives. They discover their strengths so they can prepare for whatever comes their way.<\/p>\n

\u2026from day one, students have access to 5,000+ internships, research, and experiential learning opportunities along with an expansive alumni network and one-on-one career coaching.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So that future you\u2019ve been dreaming about? We\u2019ll help you make it a reality. 98% of graduates from the class of 2022 were working, participating in a full-time service program, or pursuing further education within nine months of graduation.<\/p>\n

When you apply to college, you expect a return on your investment. St. Olaf delivers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learn more!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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