by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Aug 27, 2013 | 0 All, Courses, Degrees
I just love a great video, especially when the advice is similar to what I share with students :). Here is a short (couple of minute) About.com video on choosing a college major. Also included, are similar videos on choosing classes, double majors, etc. I think the...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Aug 22, 2013 | 0 All, Mentoring
Last year, I had a great conversation with Sierra M., who had just started the second year of an MPH program at Tulane. One topic of our discussion was mentoring. Here are some related points sparked by our call. 1) Don’t forget that mentors are not just for current...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Aug 20, 2013 | 0 All, Education/Training, Mentoring
Recently, I have noticed several Facebook posts with plenty of “here, heres” and “that about sums it up” from my friends (with much more interesting language and feelings, definitely feelings). What is getting their attention? Blogs by PhD...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Aug 15, 2013 | 0 All
Recently, Mallory (a UNC undergraduate student) asked me how I manage multiple, ongoing projects. In particular, she wanted advice on how to improve on the fact that she sometimes (many times?) takes more time than allotted to complete a specific task. I responded by...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Aug 13, 2013 | 0 All, Education/Training
Here are a few posts with advice on how to have a good start to a new term (semester, academic year). Some focus on undergraduates and some on the graduate student experience. All have similar advice: advanced prep work or planning can help you have the best possible...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Aug 8, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Univerities/Schools/Programs
Ever start something then realize you miscounted and now you can’t go back and fix it because, you know, social media is forever? So ends this list of ways to start your list of potential colleges or programs. Note that I did not add “costs” as a way...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Aug 6, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Univerities/Schools/Programs
Browsing may be my favorite way to add to a list of potential college and education training programs. I was the kid (…adult) who would sometimes choose a book from the bookshelf in the library because I saw it while I was looking for another one. So many titles and...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Aug 1, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Education/Training
Relying on role models as ONE way to identify potential colleges or programs seems pretty simple, right? All you have to do is 1) think about your favorite or most admired celebrity, politician or local business person, 2) check where they went to school or what...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jul 30, 2013 | 0 All
I want to remind folks that part of the purpose of this blog is to answer questions about the college or post-college education experience. I spent many years…10 to be exact…in post-high school programs and have advised hundreds of students. If I...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jul 25, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Univerities/Schools/Programs
As an expert trained in data analysis, I understand the criticisms of academic rankings. Yes, it is impossible to sum up a university or program’s “worth” in a single number. Yes, the quality of the data provided is not ideal. Yes, colleges and programs are complex...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 20, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Internships, Jobs
Of course, y’all know there is no “perfect” personal statement, right? Below is the outline of a presentation I gave to master’s students in the Department of Health Policy and Management. Note that these tips apply to any type of...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 18, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Univerities/Schools/Programs
One of the easiest ways to start a list of potential colleges or training programs is to start with the people you know or “word of mouth.” If you haven’t already heard the stories of how Aunt Sue met Uncle Joe in college (or law school) or about your...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 13, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Univerities/Schools/Programs
As you consider where you want to go to college or get training for a job, don’t forget to look in your own backyard, so to speak. Community colleges, auto body repair schools (for example) or universities within 100 miles may be perfect for you. In addition to...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 11, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions
For some students, one of the most challenging parts of a college/program application is the essay. This document is may be the first time the admissions committee hears your ‘voice” and aspirations, and at the same time they may not give you much guidance...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 6, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Univerities/Schools/Programs
Whether you are applying to colleges for the first time, complementing your degree with a certificate or developing skills for a specific profession (e.g., personal trainer or chef), deciding where to apply can be one of your biggest hurdles. There are many reasons to...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 4, 2013 | 0 All
Sometimes when I teach a class or give a presentation, I start by defining key terms. Audiences include people with training and experiences that are different from mine. Those differences help explain why they might describe the same concept using different terms,...
