Summary
At Acadia, academic advisors help students plan their degree requirements, while Career Services and Experiential Learning (CEL) supports students in aligning their course choices with career goals. CEL can help students understand how electives, minors, and skill-building courses contribute to employability and professional development.
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Yes! You can absolutely get help choosing courses that support your career goals — and it’s smart to talk to both your academic advisor and CEL for a well-rounded plan.
Here’s how each can help:
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🧑🏫 Academic Advisor – Helps you meet degree requirements, stay on track for graduation, and understand program rules
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💼 CEL Advisor – Helps you explore how specific courses, minors, or electives connect to career pathways, skill-building, and job readiness
For example:
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📊 Interested in marketing? A stats or design course could boost your resume
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🌱 Thinking about sustainability? Consider electives in environmental studies or community development
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💬 Want to improve communication skills? Look for writing-intensive or presentation-based courses
CEL can also help you identify transferable skills, explore experiential learning options, and build a course plan that reflects your goals — even if you’re still figuring them out.
📘 Helpful Definitions:
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Academic advisor: A staff or faculty member who helps you plan your courses and meet degree requirements
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Career advisor (CEL): A professional who helps you connect your academic choices to career goals and skill development
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Minor: A secondary area of study that complements your major and adds depth to your resume
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📝 Special Notes:
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You don’t need to have a career path fully figured out — CEL can help you explore options
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International students are welcome to use both advising services and get support navigating Canadian academic and career systems
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Some courses may offer experiential components like community projects or research — ask CEL how to find them