When my birthday came around in August, I was determined to rededicate myself to the gym. Looking back on the past 8 months, I think I’ve done well. Typically, I go to classes like[...]

Life is full of surprises, changes, and compromises. Life also does not always go according to plan. Recently, I have been reflecting on my job search and what career I want for th[...]

The doors open. A blast of soothing cold air. The smell of fruit. The sounds of excited chatter. Bright Hawaiian shirts. Trader Joe’s–I have arrived. One hour to wander the s[...]

As my alarm wakes me, I place my feet down and reach for the gas mask beside my pillow to protect my tongue from the institution’s toxic fumes.   The words I once used t[...]

Res lifers will understand when I say that working in higher education can be taxing. We did not come into our positions seeking a six-figure salary or excess vacation time. WeR[...]

“So what’s your major?” “Are you involved in any clubs on campus?” “What res hall do you live in?” If you’re a young student affairs[...]

We get intellectual nourishment in many spaces, but in the group we get personal and intellectual nourishment. Which is a very, very rare combination. – Sharon Harley, Associate Pr[...]

It is 4:00 in the morning. I am sitting at my gate in the airport, and already downed half of my grande latte (with a dash of cinnamon). Amazingly, I had gotten myself out of bed a[...]

Where I’m from, the idea of being Dr. typically is a mythological term reserved for those with only the brightest imaginations. The constant remembrance of that notion is a subtle,[...]

As a child, one of my favorite shows was Ghostwriter. This incredible, educational (read: nerd’s paradise), tells a tale of a fictional ghost who helps kids solve cases (by way of [...]