The Value of An Apology
As a woman, I have always had a very adversarial relationship with apologies. As a young girl I suffered, asContinue Reading
Author: Danielle Victoria
I’m Tired – 4 valid reasons you too might be tired at the end of the semester!
I’m not a big coffee drinker but even when I do indulge in the occasional Peppermint Mocha, it does notContinue Reading
I Love Problems – A Guide to Embracing Challenges
Since I began working in higher education, and this applies to pretty much any career field, I have noticed thatContinue Reading
I’m Switching Gears – An Update
I’ve been blogging for over a month now. This may not seem like a particularly big feat, but considering thatContinue Reading
How I Engage Students in a 1-Credit Class
For anyone who has ever taught a 1-credit course, whether it’s an intro to the university class or a specialContinue Reading
Getting Your Inbox to “0” – A Guide on Time Management for New Professionals
At this point in my professional career, I don’t often get flustered or feel stressed at work. This is because I have set boundaries and rules for myself that I follow strictly. Not only are they a part of my self-care routine, they are also a part of my professional development because I thereby grant myself the opportunities to produce high quality work. What do you think of my 7 rules? What are your time management strategies? Share your thoughts in the comments.
How to Write a Professional Email
Once you get to college, the primary method of communication with any college professional, from your advisor to your professor, will be done via email. Some might actually prefer you email them as opposed to coming by in person. Think of it as the college version of the why call when you can text movement! As such, it is important that you know how to properly communicate via email.
To Be Honest, Sometimes I Can’t Stand My Job
My heart felt heavy. I was sad and pissed at the same time. “You wait until the last minute to come see me, you see all of the students waiting out there, and then you have the audacity to mark ME as less than satisfactory?” was the refrain I played in my head for the next day and a half. The following morning, slumped in my office chair, head in my hands, I said to myself, “Sometimes I can’t stand this job”.
Do I Need to Talk to My College Professors? – Here Are 3 BIG Reasons Why You Should
But you may ask yourself, “why do I need to talk to them in the first place?”. I’m glad you asked, because here are 3 big reasons you should make speaking to your instructors one of your priorities each semester.
Professors Are SCARY – Here are 4 EASY Ways to Combat Your Fear
That college professors are scary or intimidating is something I hear all too often from my students when I ask them why they don’t go to office hours. And truth be told, I found them pretty scary myself, especially as a freshman. After all, they typically hold advanced degrees, such as PhDs, are highly knowledgeable in their field, can have high expectations, throw around big fancy words and last but not least, hold your grade in the palm of their hand. But regardless of how much you may try, you can’t avoid your professors forever and nor should you want to.
Danielle Victoria 