Marching into Spring…(cough, cough)
Please excuse Dr. Mebane from her Thursday blog post for today. She has temporarily succumbed to March Madness and Spring Fever. I prescribed walks in sunshine, offset by hours of watching tournament basketball. She will be back in fine form for her regular post on...
College Rejection…Scratch That…OPPORTUNITIES
In the midst of March madness…basketball and this end of winter beginning of spring roller coaster weather nonsensicalness…students all over the world are also dealing with so-called rejection letters from colleges and universities. Fear not, brave fellows. There is...
Advocacy is NOT a Four Letter Word, Either
Some scientists and other experts think that advocacy is a “dirty” word. Why focus on persuading policymakers, drawing the public’s attention to “obscure” issues via a talk show or disseminating information via journalists? Let information and knowledge speak for...
Tips on Choosing Among Your College Offers
As a mentor for several students in college or pursuing advanced degrees, this time of the year can be very exciting. Right about now, some of them are starting to get a good idea of their prospects, i.e., where they have been accepted. For some of these students,...
How to Avoid Needing a Break from Your Spring Break
If I had a dime for every time a student told me they needed a break after their spring break, I would be, ok not rich…more financially secure. Whether your Spring Break (SB) involves traveling to party heartily, providing services to poor communities in another...
Need Help with Finances? Get GradSense.
If you are in high school and beyond and are planning for or considering additional training and education, GradSense is a useful resource on finances. Created by the Council of Graduate Schools (an association for deans of graduate schools) and in collaboration with...