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
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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.
Danielle Victoria 