You've worked hard for years taking classes in general education, your major discipline, and electives. You probably completed at least one, if not several internships and campus employment opportunities. You stayed up late and rose early to complete a ridiculous amount of reading, writing, and homework in a small window of time. You consumed more … Continue reading The Truth About Finding a Job after College
When people tell you what you should did instead of asking what you plan to do...
It's an ugly place to be - one where you feel alone and isolated from everyone, really. You can't sleep or you sleep too much. You can't eat or you can't stop eating. You cry. You panic. You feel angry, sad, confused, and overwhelmed all in one breath. You contemplate your life - you begin … Continue reading Self-Care is a MUST: How experiencing Postpartum depression for a second time made me a self-advocate.
Building a CV, or Curriculum Vitae, is a daunting task. It becomes more of a challenge for college moms because we have less time to fill those spaces. But it is possible! Five years ago, my CV was bare. To be honest, I didn't have one. So, first things first, YES, you do need one. If not a … Continue reading How to Bulk Up Your Curriculum Vitae
My Name is Charlene and I recently became a single mother of three. When I graduated from high school I was 18 years old and newly married. I met my husband when I was 16 years old and knew he was what I wanted. I also wanted to be a Nurse Practitioner and deliver babies. I’ve … Continue reading Believe, Achieve, Succeed, then Walk: Charlene’s College Success Story
I have heard mixed reviews about online learning with some saying it’s “not as good” while others love being able to work at their own pace. For some time I was a skeptic, but through my own experience I have come to truly appreciate online learning and I think it's a great option for moms … Continue reading Why Online Learning Works for Moms in College
Happy Nontraditional Student Week! There are many attributes to those defined as nontraditional students -- from working status, to children, ethnicity, and age. I will be featuring a different nontraditional student every day this week -- students who work hard to achieve their goals despite the factors that work against their success! I hope you find … Continue reading Nontraditional Student Week Day 5: Melissa “I work full-time”
Happy Nontraditional Student Week! There are many attributes to those defined as nontraditional students -- from working status, to children, ethnicity, and age. I will be featuring a different nontraditional student every day this week -- students who work hard to achieve their goals despite the factors that work against their success! I hope you … Continue reading Nontraditional Student Week Day 1: Jennifer “I am 25 years or older”
Social media -- it's everywhere! And while it's fun having accounts with Twitter and Facebook (among others), it is clear that the audience and purpose is a bit different than that of LinkedIn. If you have never visited LinkedIn the brief description is that LinkedIn is a "business oriented social media networking site." So why … Continue reading Best Face Forward: 3 Reasons You Should Have a LinkedIn Profile
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