I had a Facebook memory pop up the other day. It was a picture of me during the last orientation that I’d worked as a full-time professional in higher education. I found myself “feeling some kind of way” remembering that time of my life. I recalled not knowing if I was making the right decision […]
More ways to listen: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, GooglePlay. I have been wanting to do a show about being Black Greek for years, but never really got around to it because, if I’m for real, I hadn’t fully grasped how I wanted to approach it. When I realized that January 13 fell on a Thursday in 20 TWENTY-TWO, the […]
More ways to listen: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, GooglePlay. We are all born with an innate desire to learn. Kids go from discovering their toes, gripping, kicking, crawling, and before you know it, it’s time to run. Children are like sponges for information–always anxious to learn new activities and how best to do them. Unfortunately, somewhere along the way, […]
More ways to listen: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, GooglePlay. College is supposed to be, as they say, the best four years of your life. Students get the chance to create new friendships, memories, and experiences. Some cruise through with minimal effort, while others find it a bit of a struggle. But one thing’s for sure; no two college journeys […]
More ways to listen: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, GooglePlay. The average age of a first-year law school student is about 24. And so when someone spends years in another profession and decides to try their hand at law later in life, it becomes a little complicated. For one, deciding to go to law school is a big decision, no […]
More ways to listen: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, GooglePlay. Did you know that in the US, only 0.3% of students get full-ride college scholarships? With such short odds, it can seem like there’s no point in applying for scholarships. Add that to how stressful the application processes can be, applying for scholarships can seem like additional stress that students […]
Unfortunately, we live in a society that has stereotypes for everything. From love to lifestyles to career paths, people will always find something wrong with your life’s choices. However, that does not mean that you should bow to societal pressure. You can never be perfect; you can only be you, and it’s time you drop […]
The sad reality about today’s society is that people approach everything with a competitive mindset. What’s even more unfortunate is that this often the stereotype for women of color. If someone else is making moves, you’ll automatically find yourself wanting to outdo them. While this approach might have worked during your school days, it’s not applicable in […]
Going to college is by no means an easy feat. From the extensive application process to the demanding entrance exams, earning your spot can be tough. Even after going through all that, there’s still the exorbitant fees to worry about. That’s where scholarships come in. With only one in eight students winning a scholarship, having […]
