The Flavor of the Day: Recommendations
As the popularity of LinkedIn has grown, so has the necessity to obtain testimonials from others to demonstrate your qualifications. If you are not familiar with LinkedIn, this social media site permits individuals to obtain recommendations from previous supervisors, colleagues or clients. Similar to references, these quotes testify to the …
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Don’t Be the Fly: The Biggest Mistake Failing Students Make
There is a short story that I often share with students who struggle academically. It was written by Price Prichett and published in Chicken Soup for the Soul. I’m sitting in a quiet room at the Milcroft Inn, a peaceful little place hidden back among the pine trees about an …
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Finding the Motivation to Study (with some help from HIMYM)
If you’re like Marshal Erickson on NBC’s hit show How I Met Your Mother, you might be wondering if college is worth it. Marshal is able to study on a Friday night because he has found that he is intrinsically motivated. His passion for environmental law creates a constant current of energy. …
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