College Corps Basics
This state funds the College Corps program, pairing students with paid service placements.
California
Fellows log these regularly to track progress toward their hour requirement.
Service hours
Students struggling with anxiety, stress, or mental health can turn to this campus resource(s), often offering free short-term counseling.
USD Counseling Center or Timely Care or Center of Health and Wellbeing Promotion (CHWP)
This professional networking site is where fellows should (if they would like) list their College Corps experience.
LinkedIn (if comfortable)
This word describes physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion from prolonged stress.
Burnout
Fellows commit to this many hours of service per year.
450 hours
This person at a fellow's site typically oversees their day-to-day service.
Site supervisor
This office helps students find internships, part-time jobs, and post-grad employment.
Career Development Office (CDev)
These are skills gained in one context (like service) that apply broadly to other jobs — like communication or problem-solving.
Transferable skils
This practice means saying no or limiting your availability to protect your time and energy.
Setting Boundaries
Besides a living stipend, completing the program often earns fellows this kind of award.
Education Award
This document fellows often complete reflects on skills gained and impact made.
Evaluation
This on-campus resource provides free groceries to students facing food insecurity.
Torero Food Pantry
This method for answering interview questions uses Situation, Task, Action, and Result.
STAR Method - Situation, Task, Action, and Result.
This term describes the practice of intentionally tending to your own physical and emotional needs, not as a luxury but a necessity.
Self-care
This is the term for the college students who participate in the program.
Fellow
This is the term for the local nonprofit, school, or agency where a fellow serves.
Community Partner
This office ensures students with disabilities get accommodations like extended test time or note-takers.
Disability and Learning Differences Resource Center (DLDRC)
This resume section is where fellows should translate service hours into concrete accomplishments using action verbs.
Experience Section
This simple daily practice — noting a few things you're thankful for — is linked to reduced stress and improved mood.
What is a gratitude practice (journaling)
College Corps focuses service placements in these four pathways.
K-12 education, environmental stewardship, food insecurity, and community health.
Failing to complete this many hours could put a fellow's stipend or award at risk.
Minimum Required Hours
CalFresh, EBT, and other food assistance programs are often facilitated by someone who works in...
Case Management
This professional document, usually one page, should accompany a resume and explain why you're a good fit for a specific role.
Cover Letter
This term describes intentionally stepping away from a stressful task or environment briefly to reset, rather than pushing through.
Taking a break