As the 2014 school year begins, I am so excited for the opportunities ahead. Not only will I be starting practicum this year (so scary AND exciting!), but I will also be traveling abroad to Bali with the Risk and Continue reading
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
Whether a person’s leadership is being developed or expressed in an organization, at home, in her or his community, or—as some colleagues and I are experiencing—in a doctoral program, embracing a holistic practice of “being” yields significant benefits. Attending to 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
As the beginning of fall semester approaches, I am overcome with bittersweet emotions. The start of my second year in the Marriage and Family Therapy program is an exciting time. I feel relief knowing that most of my coursework is Continue reading
When I was an undergrad, I don’t think anyone told me anything about dressing for work. That probably had something to do with being a philosophy major, and that major not having a specific “job” associated with it (maybe professor?). Continue reading
Today was my first day teaching an undergraduate leadership course called Emerging Leaders. My co-instructor is an extrovert while I am an introvert. I’ve had years of teaching experience: 5 years piano, 2 years SAT prep, 3 years college business Continue reading
