Today, I’m sharing an essay written by my friend Penny, who describes an experience that most adults have faced at some point in their life. I cannot stress the importance of documentation, from holding on to receipts at restaurants and the tailor, to writing up a lease document (however informal) for a sublet, to describing the scenario surrounding a theft. Since graduating from college (where my life was very sheltered)…
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…
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