Personal Statement 2.0

By Tolu Taiwo @tolu_Aderonke          Over the past semester, I talked a bit about looking at my personal statement that got me into ...

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Embracing Flexibility

By Tamera Dunn @tam2theEra In a recent interview, I took the opportunity to see what some seasoned student affairs professionals had ...

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Lessons in Programming

By Luis H. Garay @LuisHGaray Last week was a week of multicultural programming at my current institution called “Unity Week”. Unity Week ...

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Finding Bravery in Unexpected Places

Finding Bravery in Unexpected Places

By Lindsay Ritenbaugh @lindsayrite Yes, I’m almost 30 years old and unabashedly read young adult novels. I’ve already shared t...

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Last Post - Words of Encouragement

Last Post - Words of Encouragement

by Stefanie Lucas-Waverly @stefanie_lucas This is my last blog post for SA First Years, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to...

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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Conference

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Conference

by Olivia Barker @olivabark With conference season underway, I think it is really important for our new professionals and paraprofess...

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Rise Above

Rise Above

by Tamera Dunn @tamerAdunn Such a short, simple phrase. Rise above. It's gotten me through good times and bad times. It's h...

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Those Darn Millenials...

Those Darn Millenials...

By Christina Ferrari @cm_ferrari3 I stumbled upon this gem on my Facebook newsfeed and felt prompted to share. In student affairs,...

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Big Dog On Campus

By Jenni Kraft @jenniwithanik Pepper Ann is my puppy that I got last summer as a “you survived a full academic calendar” present to m...

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Student Staff Selection

by Katie LaSota   @katielasota It is that time of year again, especially in Residential Life. My department has started searching for ou...

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The Value of Lifetime Membership

The Value of Lifetime Membership

By Lindsay Ritenbaugh @lindsayrite Last week I attended a Kappa Delta Lakeside alumnae event in Chicago. Through the list of invite...

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Decisions

Decisions

by Stefanie Lucas-Waverly @stefanie_lucas February seems to be a month of decision making, especially if you are   a about to gra...

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The Haves and Have Nots

The Haves and Have Nots

By Olivia Barker @oliviabark The Winter Olympics are not my thing, I love gymnastics, swimming and diving, but with al...

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Meeting in the Middle: Leadership, Social Justice, and Interfaith Action

Meeting in the Middle: Leadership, Social Justice, and Interfaith Action

By Christina Ferrari @cm_ferrrari3 This semester I am working on an independent study to create an undergraduate course that I can ...

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“What Is Your Favorite Interview Question To Ask?”

By Luis H. Garay @LuisHGaray I seem to have the interviews on the brain as this week’s blog post ties into my post last week . For class...

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Sochi and Self-Esteem

Sochi and Self-Esteem

By Lindsay Ritenbaugh @lindsayrite As I watched the Olympic figure skating team competition this weekend, I got a little frustrated ...

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What a Ride

What a Ride

by Olivia Barker @oliviabark I just celebrated my three years with Georgia Southern and I am feeling a little nostalgic. The past thr...

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