October is here. For some of us, October means fall weather, Halloween, and pumpkin spice lattes. However, October is also disability awareness month. There is a need for students [...]
It’s that time of year again in Student Affairs. Students recently arrived to campus with hopes, aspirations, and maybe even a fresh start in their young adult lives. Some of us #S[...]
As a relatively young student affairs professional, I continuously seek guidance. I am lucky enough to say I have few people I call mentors. One of my mentors goes by the name of J[...]
Within the past two weeks, the United States has been faced with a series of unfortunate events that have deeply impacted all facets of our nation. The nation is mourning and react[...]
As I begin to prepare myself for the fall semester, this means a few things on an international campus. For starters, many of my students will be departing and returning back to Ja[...]
Working in Student Affairs can be quite rewarding. Students arrive to campus with high hopes and ambitions. Some students trickle into your office and want to learn about le[...]
I have been in my first professional role in Student Affairs for about 5 months now. Like some other recent posts, I am beginning to wonder if I am in the right profession. I say t[...]
You have just arrived to college and begun your first semester. You might ask yourself: How do I make an impact on campus? What club or organization should I get involved with? Wha[...]
If my first year was not already expected to be hard enough, I decided to try and walk on thinner ice. I decided to work in Student Services for an international women’s university[...]