“Back in the day, when I was young, I’m not kid anymore, but some days I sit and I was a kid again…I remember.” This aforementioned chorus from the song, “Back in the Day” by Ahmad can be a representative of so many facets as it relates to education, but they can truly represent the
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Over my past decade as an educator, I have been in the position to choose students for a number of different opportunities. I have been on program admission and scholarship selection panels charged with evaluating teens on a number of different data points including grades, community service and extra-curricular activities. One surprising, unadvertised factor is
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Question: Do you want to be a good leader or a great leader? Do you have what it takes to “lead” your people so they will treat you with respect and be loyal? Can you motivate them so that they willingly go the extra mile while giving 200%? It is time to develop YOUR leadership
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A mentor is someone who can provide guidance in all areas of your career. Here are a few tips for high school students to find one that’s right for them.
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Most college freshmen change their major at least once. This is totally normally. Not many students start college knowing exactly what they want to do, so they try different things out until they find something they love. Choosing your major is an important step in life. It is a major determining factor in how well
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Public speaking is stressful for many people, but it does not have to be. Whether you work alone or with a large number of other people, speaking in public is something we all eventually have to do. Whether it is speaking to a small or large group of people, the same skills apply when it
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As a freshman, you don’t need much to become motivated. You know what you’re in school for and you’re still reeling from your high school graduation. But you will have to keep feeding the fire of motivation throughout the challenges that lie ahead. Do not become a jaded old person in your early twenties. Here
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Jameelah Ra’oof, a first generation college graduate and author learned through trial and error how to financially survive her college years. She has volunteered, interned, and worked every type of minimum wage job to put herself through college. Teaching herself how to manage money and minimize debt. With an unwillingness to give up on her
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