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title: Your Advisor - A Valuable Resource
description: Your program advisor is a vital part of your academic journey towards a degree. Stay in touch with them to take full advantage of their valuable resources.
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## [Your Advisor - A Valuable Resource](https://blog.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/your-advisor-a-valuable-resource)
Posted by [Kimberly McCoy-Blauser](https://blog.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/author/kimberly-mccoy-blauser) on June 14, 2017 at 9:40 AM
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Upon matriculating into any Fitchburg State [graduate program](http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/graduate-online-continuing-education/graduate-programs/), you will be assigned an academic advisor. It’s important to develop a relationship with your advisor. They're here to help you on your academic journey.
Here’s how your advisor can work for you:
- Your advisor can help you realize your career goals by designing a course of study you can prepare for.
- They may know [alumni](http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/alumni/) or members of the community you can network with to develop your professional life.
- If a course you're interested in is not being offered when you need it, your advisor may be be able to arrange an independent study.
- Opportunities for events such as internships or conferences are always coming up. If your advisor knows what you're working on and interested in, they can keep you in mind for these resume building events.
- You will be encouraged to start thinking about a thesis or a practicum long before you complete all required coursework. Being in contact with your advisor can help provide the needed guidance to figure out which path is best for you.
There are a myriad of reasons why having a strong relationship with your advisor is a good thing. Consider contacting your advisor today!
Not sure who your advisor is? Find out [here](http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/graduate-online-continuing-education/evening-student-resource-center/find-your-advisor/).
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*Thank you to guest blogger, **Lee Anne Hooley, **a recent graduate of the Applied Communication program.*
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