by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Oct 22, 2013 | 0 All, Education/Training
One of the most exciting aspects of being a dean of students is learning about students’ achievements. Whether they were winning research awards or case competitions, we (the other deans and faculty) were always proud to showcase our students’...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Oct 17, 2013 | 0 All, About Public Health, Careers, Degrees
Ok, some, perhaps even a small part, of the power. I saw a BBC World Service tweet last November saying “Data is the New Oil.” Aside from the fact that the headline is not grammatically correct, it reminded me of a lesson I taught my master’s...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Oct 15, 2013 | 0 All, Finances
A LOT of news articles, blogs posts and research have provided evidence and discussed the rising costs of college education. While most people agree on the value of training and education after high school, they can disagree on whether the benefits outweigh the costs....
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Oct 10, 2013 | 0 All, Careers
Though the general purpose of a job/fellowship/program/internship/etc. interview has not changed, the types of questions you may be asked are expanding. Traditional interviewing calls upon the candidate to state opinions: “Tell me about yourself.”...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Oct 8, 2013 | 0 All
The popularity of social media makes it even easier for us to focus on individuals and organizations that are most similar or familiar. While being surrounded by reinforcing ideas can be comforting and entertaining on a personal level, it may not be the best approach...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Oct 3, 2013 | 0 All
Recently, my family and I dealt with a major health crisis (that is going well now). At the peak of uncertainty about the outcome, my sister told me that she was really stressed and was concerned about her stress level going “sky-high.” Later, I thought to myself that...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Oct 1, 2013 | 0 All, Education/Training, Mentoring
Whether you attend a certain college or not, great resources for a peek into student life and tips on how to handle challenges and opportunities are student blogs. In this case, I focus on the ones featured on college or university websites. Sure, the “official” blogs...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Sep 26, 2013 | 0 All, Careers
I REALLY like this concept. At its core is the recognition that the employee-boss relationship is just that, a relationship. And, like every other relationship, it involves two imperfect people and relies on effective communication, a commitment to success and regular...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Sep 24, 2013 | 0 All, Internships
Where was this resource when I was in school…schools? How great, right?! Of course, the current opportunities they feature vary depending on your interests and location. For example, I put “nutrition” into the “keyword/major” search field and did...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Sep 19, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Careers
Résumés or CVs are a necessary, ok, I will say because I know you are thinking it…”evil.” The best résumé for you depends on your experiences, goals and opportunities. Your challenge is to create presentations that best combine of all three. Here are...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Sep 17, 2013 | 0 All, Careers
In a previous series of posts called “Starting Your Potential Lists of Colleges/Programs…,” I featured several ways to identify potential education and training opportunities beyond the high school level. These steps included word of mouth, rankings and just plain...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Sep 12, 2013 | 0 All, Z Misc
Sometimes in the midst of the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, we forget or minimize the importance of our personal health practices. How many times have you put off improving your diet, re-starting your exercise regime or getting more sleep because of a REALLY...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Sep 10, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions
One advantage to running long distances for exercise is that I have time to listen to radio programs that I usually don’t otherwise. Last Saturday, I heard “How I Got Into College” on This American Life from WBEZ in Chicago. Be prepared to hear a few...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Sep 7, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Careers
A common recommendation to prospective students or employees is to be able to show or describe volunteer service. A common response is to participate in a flurry of activities, with not enough thought about why service matters or how it can be a life-long choice....
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Sep 3, 2013 | 0 All, Finances, Jobs
As we all know, one of the biggest challenges to getting the training and education you need is….how to pay for it. Ok, this may be the biggest challenge :). One way to help pay for your education is working part-time. Below are links to online databases with...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Aug 29, 2013 | 0 All
Hope you have a great LOOONG weekend, enjoying sales, if you want… taking a break, if you need… being productive, if you need/want. Be safe and ready to get back to school or work on Tuesday!
