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Counselling Services

Bermuda College students as well as members of the community can benefit from the variety of counselling services available through the Bermuda College Counselling & Career Centre. Make an appointment by telephone, email, walk-in, or referral to access any of the following services.
 
Academic/Educational Counselling
  • we assist with the development of long-term educational plans that are consistent with life goals
  • we identify conditions that may impede academic achievement and propose interventions
  • we identify appropriate academic support resources on campus as needed
  • we support the exploration of academic options including local/distance/overseas, sources of funding, and aligning BC courses/programmes with overseas programme requirements
  • we assist with the application process including the review of scholarship options
  • we assist with the development of personal statements, autobiographical letters, etc
  • we facilitate workshops exploring the transfer process to overseas institutions
 
 Career Counselling
  • we provide information regarding employment trends
  • we facilitate the exploration of  interests in relation to career options
  • we administer career inventories to facilitate the exploration process
  • we facilitate connections with industry for mentoring, work shadowing, informational interviewing, etc
  • we provide suggestions for appropriate seminars and networking activities to enhance personal and work related skill sets
  • we facilitate workshops focused on job search skills and career seminars to provide job specific knowledge and opportunities to network with professionals in the field

Personal Counselling
  • we assist with the identification/clarification of obstacles and support the development of potential solutions
  • we assist with the development of coping skills in a variety of areas (stress, conflict resolution, anxiety, relationships, etc)
  • we assist with the identification of appropriate resources on campus and in the general community 
  • we provide referrals to external services as needed

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Kennita Perry
Kennita Perry
Counsellor
kperry@college.bm
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Call (441)239-4018 to make an appointment with a counsellor.

Did You Know?

The Counselling & Career Centre offers career assessment inventories free of charge to Bermuda College students.

FAQS

Are there any jobs available at the College? If yes, what is the pay rate?
Yes, students are permitted to work a maximum of 20 hours per week on campus at a rate of $14.25 per hour. Please visit our Student Employment site for further information.
Can you get into trouble for plagiarism?
Yes, this is regarded as gross academic misconduct. Please see the Code of Conduct for specific information.
Is there a dress code?
There is no formal dress code but students are expected to dress appropriately.
Do you find that most new students are more focused when they first start college or when they reach other years?
Your level of motivation to attend the College as well as additional obligations (work, family, etc) often impact your ability to focus. Experience allows you to discover what works best for you. If you need help discovering what works, a variety of support services are available to assist you.
Does the College have a weight room?
Yes. The College gymnasium includes a basketball court and small fitness centre.