December 2019 - Learn And Play

I appreciate what my colleagues do for me.

I have colleagues who indulge my need to blow off steam. Some student behavior is nothing short of outrageous, some department policies are nothing short of senseless, some department heads are nothing other than shortsighted, and some colleagues never experience a shortage of pessimism. My best colleagues know when I need to rant; they listen and then gently encourage me to move on.

I have colleagues who help me understand when I don’t. I talk and they ask questions. I’ve learned to appreciate those colleagues who have more questions than answers—the ones who ask the questions I haven’t thought of, which often lead me to answers I haven’t considered.

I have colleagues who help me put things in perspective. Like many (dare I say all?)

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So, you have made the decision that now is the time to start college

You probably have many questions running through your mind right now, which is totally normal. The following article is going to give you advice to help ease the confusion you may feel about your upcoming college life.

Keep your limitations in mind when you secure a college job. If you are not a morning person, then scheduling a challenging class as your first class of the day is a recipe for disaster. Maintain awareness of your natural rhythms and try to build a schedule around them.

Make sure that you purchase a pair of flip flops for showers in your dorm. These are essential as you do not know the forms of bacteria that are on the shower floor. Also, they can serve as a form of comfort for you during your shower. Flip flops are … Read more

Month: December 2019

Appreciating Our Colleagues

Tips And Tricks For Succeeding In Everything College

So, you have made the decision that now is the time to start college