b'When people hear the words vocational calling, they often justPURSUING think of a career.VOCATIONAL CALLING At Chicago Semester, we believe a vocational calling is much moreitKesline Senescaencompasses all aspects of our lives includingHope Collegethe type of life you want to lead and the typeNursing, Class of 2021of person you want to be. We help students pursue vocational callings in their careers Kesline Senesca 21 always knew she wanted to be a nurse. By providing and beyond, as they work to build a life ofmentors, space to reflect on her chosen vocation and direct interactions with patients, her Chicago Semester experience reinforced her motivation meaning and purpose.to become a nurse and deepened her understanding of the impact she could have in her field.88 SUPERVISORS During Chicago Semester, Kesline took her first nursing class taught by mentoring students a Black professor, Dr. Michelle McClure, Nursing Education Director. She OVER 90% found it empowering to see diverse representation in nursing and to learn of Chicago Semester alumni express deeper clarity and confidence innursingskillsduringherprofessionalseminarcoursefromsomeone their journeys to discover their vocational callings. who looked like her. She also appreciated the opportunity her Values and Vocation course provided to reflect on her educational journey and think *Based on Chicago Semesters 2020-2021 Program Evaluations. deeply about the impact she wanted to make in the world.ThroughChicagoSemester,Keslinereceivedmorethan300clinical hoursatherhospitalplacement,exceedingthenumberrequiredto complete her degree. Spending so much time at the hospital provided valuable opportunities to interact with and connect with patients, further reminding her why a career in nursing was so important to her.Kesline was able to build a robust professional network while in Chicago, which helped her secure a job as a labor and delivery nurse.Because of Chicago Semester, Kesline is now able to pursue her lifelong dream of nursing in the city.Nursing Education Director Dr. Michelle McClure takes Spring 2021Nursing students out for a tour of the city during orientation in January.5'