Taking the summer "off"
I started my summer the way that I spent many evenings throughout the year, driving north on I-5 toward La Jolla. I was thinking to myself “what do I want to do with myself?” I had decided not to take Continue reading
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My Advice for Incoming SOLES Students
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
3 Benefits of Attending USD
There are many reasons why I love USD! However, the following three reasons are why I selected USD over other graduate school programs. Class size: I went to Arizona State University for undergrad. It was an amazing experience but Continue reading
Finding a New Identity
March Madness is quickly coming to a close and as I reflect, I realize it has already been over a year since I last wore my own college basketball jersey. For as long as I can remember, when someone asked Continue reading
Making adjustments and getting settled
I can’t believe it’s already March, which means I’m halfway through my second semester at USD. I feel comfortable, confident, and ready to rock out whatever the rest of my program throws my way But I definitely didn’t always feel Continue reading
Intersession: Whatever you want it to be
The time between the Fall and Spring semesters at USD is known as Intersession. In the month of January SOLES students have a few options about how to spend their time. Leadership Studies students might elect to take a class. Continue reading
Finding Balance
I think there is a song with the lyrics, “Have you ever loved somebody too much?” and I feel like that I have been living some version of this truth in regards to my role as an undergraduate instructor in Continue reading
SOLES Students Fight for Air
Not every weekend has to be spent with your nose in a book pondering the ideal research methods to address that dissertation question. Sometimes it’s important to rejuvenate, take a long walk with good friends, and give back to a Continue reading
Sweet Dreams of a Costa Rican Summer
In June 2012, we went to Costa Rica with 10 members of our cohort for the class, Career Counseling Across the Lifespan, which was taught by Dr. Ian Martin. What an adventure we had! Our group went white water rafting Continue reading