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(written with the support of Taryn Cooper, M.A.) The most important lesson a person will ever learn is how to communicate their needs in any given situation. Communication is a skill that is constantly being practiced, so keep in mind that there are no right or wrong ways to figuring out what works for you! […]
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The Spring 2023 semester has just wrapped up. Maybe you had a great semester; if so, congratulations! Maybe you had a less-than-great semester; if so, congratulations! Have I confused you? Let me explain. In addition to my role in the division of student success, I’m a mom. I read to my children all the time, […]
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Self-care is a popular word these days. So, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear it? If you’d asked me years ago about self-care, I would have said words like time off, getting my hair done, or going to the spa. Today, self-care is so much more. According to Everyday Health, […]
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Whether you are attending college for the first time or a returning student, there are numerous ways to prepare for college during the summer break. With all summer’s fun and joy, there should also be some proactive planning for your academic studies during this time. Follow these tips during the summer to prepare for the […]
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People sometimes ask us, or we ask ourselves, “WHY” are you doing “WHAT?”. For some, it is easy to identify “WHAT” we want to do. Some of you want to become lawyers, others want to become doctors, and some have no idea “WHAT” they want to do. Part of being in college is exploring your […]
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Imposter syndrome. I typed this into a Google search and returned 10,900,000 results in less than 0.49 seconds. Chances are, you’ve heard the term before and maybe you would even venture to say you’ve experienced imposter syndrome. You’re not alone; there are suggestions that as much as 82% of the population has experienced imposter feelings […]
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Spring 2023 Mid-Term Progress Reporting opens on Monday, March 6th, and extends through Friday, March 24, 2023. During this period, faculty are asked to provide students with feedback on their academic progress. The purpose of progress reporting is to help students improve their academic outcomes prior to the end of the semester and to recognize […]
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What’s up first-gen scholar! So, now that you are a few weeks into the spring semester, how are you feeling? Are you as excited and confident as you were when the semester started? Maybe you are experiencing some personal or academic challenges and may feel discouraged at times, but you are finding ways to persevere […]
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“Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Chances are, you may have heard this adage about how achieving large goals, making sustainable changes, or producing big outcomes do not happen overnight but rather with time. A lesser known, but I would argue, more important version of this saying, as expressed by James Clear, is: “Rome wasn’t […]
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Find a comfortable and quiet space, close your eyes, and focus on your breath. In through the nose and out through the mouth. Pay attention to the pressure points of your body wherever you are at the moment. This is all you need for a quick meditation session. Meditation doesn’t need to be costly, extravagant, […]
