As summer winds down and another school year begins, I find myself bracing for the onslaught of personal and professional tasks, errands, and obligations that …
Student vs. Professional: Who Would You Hire?
I have often felt a little guilty when I have the following conversation with students: Student: Do you think it’s more appropriate for me to …
The Survivor’s Guide to Feedback: How to Keep It Classy
Feedback is often tough to hear, unwanted, and unhelpful. When you think about it, feedback is coming at you all the time in various forms. …
My Mentor Was Me Scholarship
Everyone has a mentor. Some mentors make a larger impact than others, but most of us have had a special person that has guided us …
Help Wanted In Istanbul?
How to rethink this internship thing and gain international work experience while still in college. More and more college students are completing at least one …
Common Knowledge Scholarship
Do you know crazy, fun, or even useless facts? Well, if so, the Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation (CKSF) has the best scholarship around. The CKSF’s …
Short Cuts, Tricks, and Weekend Fire Extinguishers
Jenny’s first day back in the residence halls was an epic fail. The alarm went off at the right time, but Jenny was on vacation …
Calling All Freshmen: Homesickness and Emotional Wellness
Natalie was excited about college. She had grown up in a small town in the Midwest, and she had travelled a little — just enough, …
Scholarship Spotlight: Online College Plan
One thing that most of us can agree on in this wild and crazy world is that we believe education is the key to success. …