People always say, “new year, new you” but I don’t think it’s about becoming a “new me” verses making improvements and setting exciting goals. The number one news year’s resolution always seems to be, I want to lose weight and Continue reading
If you’re pondering the possibility of embarking on this doctoral journey, or have just started the program, I say: follow your dream. What gives me the “creds” to share? To date, I’ve successfully combined a challenging job (the way more Continue reading
At least once a week I find myself saying the phrase, “A PhD is, first and foremost, a research degree.” In my role and simply as an advocate for my program I often get asked about my experience in the Continue reading
Over the weekend I had the opportunity to attend my first “open house” as a SOLES Ambassador, which was very rewarding. While I had attended these events previously, my role was significantly more removed. I felt a sense of pride Continue reading
The decision to apply to graduate school developed in its own time after completing my Bachelor’s degree in 2010. Once the light bulb went off for me that I wanted to start my future as a professional school counselor, I Continue reading
I graduated in May from USD with my M.A. in Counseling, with a School Specialization. I am currently living at home in Orange County, working as the director of a summer program, but will be moving back to San Diego Continue reading
I recently returned from Spain to learn about the Mondragon Corporation. One fun experience was how Basque people practice cooperativism even in their socializing–a pub crawl. Each person puts in 5 euros to an appointed money manager, and the party Continue reading
I did not graduate this past weekend; but I still felt very something about the timestamp. Likely because it was with this class that I began my own program. Two years ago I graduated from my own Masters program, fretted over Continue reading
I am amazed at how quickly the first year flies by. A lot has changed since the first day of school: I’ve changed my research interests (and methodologies) at least twice, I’ve made some great friends, I’ve found a mentor, Continue reading
The reality of graduation has not sunk in, even though it’s only a few short weeks away. As I rush to the finish line of completing final assignments, evaluations, and wrapping up loose ends, I still cannot comprehend that this Continue reading
