The Resilient Weed: A Story of Growth and Perseverance
by Carly My name is Carly and I’m currently looking for work in biology on the path to a full-time job in sustainability and building a better future. There is always that one weed that…
Why I Transferred Colleges
My name is Yasy – I’m a sophomore at Georgetown U. My freshman year of college, I decided to do something that I never foresaw myself doing — I transferred. You see, unlike many…
Life Skills for Meaningful Relationships: Understanding Loneliness and How to Address It
I really wanted to use the title of the hit song by the long deceased King of Rock and Roll, Elvis himself, but, I also wanted to respect copyrights. Somewhere, someone just heard, “Thank you,…
Is a Gap Year the Right Choice for You? Here’s What to Consider
It’s the question that’s on everybody’s mind from students to parents to school administrators. There is no simple answer. But there is certainly a lot of discussion on the topic. And it’s trending up on…
From Adversity to Resilience: How Soft Skills Empower Students
For the past couple of weeks, we’ve been talking about resilience and adaptability as critical soft – make that POWER skills – that students need now more than ever. As COVID-19 rages on with no…