Advising With Anxiety – My Experience
I’ve lived with anxiety for pretty much my entire life. As a small child, I used to get frequent tummyContinue Reading
Month: January 2020
4 Reasons Why Working in Higher Education Pisses Me Off! (And 4 Reasons That Make It All Worth It)
I’ve been working in my current role as an academic advisor for almost two years now. This is my firstContinue Reading
Coming Soon – The Real Higher Ed Podcast!
Join colleagues and friends Dani and Codie as they share their real, honest, unedited experiences as entry-level higher ed professionals.Continue Reading
Speak Up! – Advocate for yourself as a professional
It’s no secret that working in any helping profession, such as higher education, can be exhausting work. Working with aContinue Reading
Stop Treating Yourself Like Sh*T – And other frequent advice I give my students
It’s no secret that in most student facing roles, such as advising, students will often treat you as their counselorContinue Reading
How to Prepare for Your First Higher Ed Interview
‘Tis the season for all you soon-to-be M.Ed. grads to begin applying for jobs. And as someone who had to go through the arduous process of job applications and phone interviews not too long ago, I know how anxiety inducing the process can be. Since starting my current position, I’ve had the privilege of sitting on the other side of the table as a member of several search committees and the chair of another. As the interviewer, I’ve been a part of many a good interviews and some really terrible ones. So, as a former grad student and frequent interviewer, let me share some important tidbits with you to help you prepare for your first job interview. Read until the end to set up a mock phone interview with me to practice the skills described in this post.
You’re Not That Important – The importance of setting boundaries
A recent Facebook post reminded me of a pivotal moment during my time as a graduate assistant, earning my master’s degree in higher education. I worked 20 hours in the dean’s office, specifically helping students with disabilities get their proper accommodations. The work was draining, to say the least. A fellow classmate, who was completing her doc program, walked by. What started as a quick “hello”, turned into a deep, half hour conversation about our work that ultimately culminated in her telling me this: You’re not that important.
Body Modifications in Higher Education – My Experience
That right there, that’s me. With the short hair, the brightly colored tattoos and the two nose piercings. My noseContinue Reading
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