An academic advisor sharing my honest experiences, tips and guides for current higher ed professionals and students
Did you know this post was part of a series? Check out other posts here! I took a little break from writing my blog last week. Turns out, I had some serious studying, reflecting, unlearning and relearning to do. I took part in an amazing 7-day transformative training on anti-Black racism: "Academics for Black Survival... Continue Reading →
I figured that my Work from Home (WFH) series needed a title change to better align with what's been happening in the past few weeks. But rather than detail my experiences - let me be more specific - rather than detail my white passing experiences, I will elevate the voices of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People... Continue Reading →
Dear Readers, You read that right! I, a higher ed professional and higher ed blogger, think that higher ed is boring. Let me clarify: higher ed is boring to talk about to and with anyone whose not in the field. As such, there'll be some changes to this blog, but more importantly to the Surviving... Continue Reading →
This past week has been a huge learning curve for me. I've never considered myself much of an activist, mainly because I never felt confident enough to speak out on issues I felt passionate about. I participated in a few women's marches in the past and honestly I felt that doing that was enough. I... Continue Reading →
All over social media, black people and white (passing) allies have urged everyone to educate themselves on racism in this country and how to be anti-racist. Lists of must-read books, links to articles and tv show recommendations have flooded every social media channel. With this incredible wealth of information, it can be difficult and overwhelming... Continue Reading →
Did you know this post was part of a series? Check out all of my WFH recaps here! Amidst the death of George Floyd and the protests and riots that have ensued as a result, I have been wracking my brain about what to say, if anything. On the one hand, I want to express my grief,... Continue Reading →
Since I started this blog in October of last year, I have had multiple people in the field either reach out to me or come up to me to share how much they like my content. First off, I am always incredibly surprised that people actually read my blog. But secondly, I am so grateful... Continue Reading →
Did you know this post was part of a series? Check out all of my WFH recaps here! As a professional introvert, I love and value my alone time. I crave it like a cup of iced lemonade on a hot day. I NEED my alone time, okay? I just want to be clear about how much... Continue Reading →
We’re so excited to have our first guest on the podcast! Katelyn Eden, First Year Initiatives Counselor with the VA Community College System, joins our conversation on what we think higher education will look like post-Covid 19. We know for sure it will never be the same, so be sure to tune in to hear... Continue Reading →
