As the end of the academic year approaches, you may find yourself on the verge of a new chapter in your life. Maybe you are graduating. Maybe it's a summer internship or a new job. Maybe you'll be studying abroad in a place you've never been, where the language and customs are very different from your own. Whatever it is, periods of transition can be tricky, but they also present a rare opportunity for self-discovery and growth.

As a college counselor with 20+ years experience, Kate Peltz '00 has made a career out of helping students navigate these moments with courage, humility, and awareness of the bigger picture ahead. Meredith and Kate discuss serendipity, loneliness, the time Kate dropped out of college, good ol' midwestern friendliness, and the gifts of growing up. Kate is honest, an active listener, and a wise, wonderful soul. This is an episode for everyone, no matter what chapter of life you are in.

As always, we invite you to connect with us by emailing [goingforth] or reaching out via our instagram: @goingforthpodcast or twitter: @goingforthpod. This episode features music entitled "Sunset Vibes" (available under a Pixabay Attribution-Noncommercial license) and "Walk Happy" (available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial license.)