To start off this year, I am sharing 19 ideas (in honor of 2019!) for “New Year’s resolutions” for college-bound students. Even if college is not on your radar at the moment, you may still find these ideas to be relevant to you. Likewise, if you are already in college, it does not hurt to skim through the list and see what you are doing already and what you might want to consider as a goal…
Read moreOrganization, Time-management & Note-taking: Sharing My Perspective
“Super organized” takes effort. However, with practice and motivation, anyone can get there. And that is really the focus on this blog post: to share with you how I stay organized (to the greatest extent possible), how I manage my time (and MAKE time), and how I am adjusting to the rigors of my doctoral program. Since reading and note-taking are key components to my student routine, I will be focusing on these as well…
Read moreEtiquette Matters: How to Properly Request a Letter of Recommendation
The end of August is nearing, which means it is back-to-school season. While most students are relishing their last days of summer---squeezing in that last fun trip, or meeting with friends in their hometown---I am trying to find quiet time to finish up my last set of recommendation letters for college. I have written over a hundred reference/recommendation letters for my students…
Read more
