What to Expect During Your First Year

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Starting your journey at mortuary college is both exciting and challenging. Here are some tips to help you navigate through your first year.

Get Organized

• Time Management:
  • Balancing classes, coursework, and personal life is key. Use a planner or digital calendar to keep track of assignments, exams, and other responsibilities.
• Study Schedule:
  • Set aside regular study times, and stick to them. The material can be challenging. Developing good habits is key.

Engage in All Classes

• Ask Questions:
  • Don’t hesitate to ask questions, especially in technical subjects like anatomy or embalming techniques. Clarification is crucial in this field.
• Clinicals:
  • Take coursework seriously. Hands-on experience is where you’ll apply what you’ve learned in theory.

Embrace the Emotional Aspect

• Self-Care:
  • Working in the funeral industry can be emotionally taxing. Develop a routine for self-care and mental well-being.
• Seek Support:
  • If you find yourself struggling with the emotional demands of the program, don’t hesitate to seek counseling or support services offered by the college.

Respect the Profession

• Ethics and Sensitivity:
  • Always approach your studies and future work with the highest level of respect and professionalism. 
  • This is a deeply sensitive field, and maintaining compassion and ethical conduct is essential.

Use Resources

• Financial Aid Planning:
  • Apply for FA early.
  • Apply for scholarships often.
• Utilize tutoring, offered for FREE at Gupton College!

This first year will lay the foundation for your career, so make the most of it!

It is the commitment to educating the whole person that identifies the John A. Gupton College philosophy and the faithfulness of the College to the commitment that leads the graduate toward his or her career fulfillment.

Contact us at John A. Gupton College, 1616 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37203, or call us at (615) 327-3927