Max and I have lived in the city for four months now, so I thought I would share an update on our journey. We moved into our apartment in the heat of the summer but on a day when it downpoured… I’ve always wanted to live in a big city--the thought of exploring places by foot and never running out of things to do and see excited me tremendously… I promised myself that I would make every effort to make this foreign city my home…
Read moreMany Things Important in Life are Not Taught in School: How to Talk to and Write to People in a Purposeful Manner (6 Examples)
Many things important in life and essential for navigating adulthood are not taught in school. Likewise, many things taught and emphasized in schools provide only a limited view. Here I give an example of the importance of multiple perspectives and the space for addressing conflicts and controversies in schools. I end with practical examples of how to talk and write in a purposeful manner for greatest impact.
Read moreThe Making of a Great First Impression: Power of the Professional Headshot
First impressions are powerful and they are inevitable. The first few seconds of an encounter with someone is all that person needs to have a snapshot of you in their mind--of your physical characteristics, your mannerism, your attitude, and even your potential. Nowadays, social media and online networking have taken first impressions into the digital realm. Here I share my professional headshot experience with the talented Hector Pachas…
Read moreOrganization, Time-management & Note-taking: Sharing My Perspective
“Super organized” takes effort. However, with practice and motivation, anyone can get there. And that is really the focus on this blog post: to share with you how I stay organized (to the greatest extent possible), how I manage my time (and MAKE time), and how I am adjusting to the rigors of my doctoral program. Since reading and note-taking are key components to my student routine, I will be focusing on these as well…
Read moreStudent Life in New York City: First Week of September
Day 1 - Saturday: I have breakfast at home consisting of nutella toast and miscellaneous spreads. Early in the morning, I made a grocery run to a market a couple of blocks down and bought fresh flowers for the first time (5 stems for $5.99); I figured I would treat myself and decorate the apartment a bit since I have guests over! The grocery bill totals $36.94 for 12 items…
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