A little over a year ago we started this blog. We did it mostly to stay connected to each other. Admittedly, we didn’t actually think we would…… Read more “Welcome Back & Thank You”
Author: SuccessfulFailures
Three new professionals fumbling around in the dark and trying to be adults.
guestblog: Free Time Isn’t Free
My waking days in college consisted of studying, classes, on-campus jobs, and student organization responsibilities. I was passionate about my studies, friends, and my involvement and this…… Read more “guestblog: Free Time Isn’t Free”
#guestblog: This is life.
I told Alli I would be cool with writing something for the blog at least two months ago and then promptly started procrastinating it. Now, the night…… Read more “#guestblog: This is life.”
#guestblog: The Danger of ‘Business as Usual’
It is May, so naturally I blast “Closing Time” while being filled with thoughts of reflection and nostalgia. Particularly with this year, I have many reflections about…… Read more “#guestblog: The Danger of ‘Business as Usual’”
#guestblog: Finding My Stride
Hello! For starters, if you are reading this you are probably thinking to yourself one of two things. One being, what knowledge is this new student affairs…… Read more “#guestblog: Finding My Stride”
This We Believe
When we first started this blog we had no clear idea of where it was going to go, how it was going to develop, or how many people…… Read more “This We Believe”
#guestblog: On potential: You can do anything, but you cannot do everything.
It’s a tricky idea, this business of “potential” (such a very, very nebulous concept!), and of doing anything but not everything. It consumed me during my graduate…… Read more “#guestblog: On potential: You can do anything, but you cannot do everything.”
#guestblog: the importance of board games (and how to explain them)
As with (almost) anyone, I have a hobby that brings me meaning, joy, and devours an irresponsible portion of my budget. It won’t take long after meeting…… Read more “#guestblog: the importance of board games (and how to explain them)”
#guestblog: you are worthy (why you shouldn’t settle for mediocrity)
April in the student affairs world is often smack dab in the middle of the job search for many student affairs professionals. One year after my own…… Read more “#guestblog: you are worthy (why you shouldn’t settle for mediocrity)”
#guestblog: it’s not you, it’s me
Hi, my name is Cassidy, and when I was job searching for a position after graduate school, I went on eleven on-campus interviews. Yeah, you read that…… Read more “#guestblog: it’s not you, it’s me”
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