Category Archives: College
Dean’s List and Disability
One of the biggest accomplishments of my academic career became really real yesterday as I received the certificate in the picture above in the mail. I’d looked up the requirements on the school website prior to yesterday, but it was … Continue reading
Filed under Erin, Memories, Disability, College, Undergraduate Education
5 Things That Made This Semester Wonderful
This semester, the one that finished nearly three weeks ago, was the best one of my college career. I finished with a 3.71 GPA and couldn’t have been prouder of myself. Since this semester finished, I have moved twice and … Continue reading
Filed under Erin, Memories, Future, College, Educational Psychology, Graduate Education, Undergraduate Education, Transitions
The Meeting of Two Sisters
This past week, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting a dear friend, a truly prolific scholar, and most importantly, my long lost sister. She truly is the definition of a soul sister. I made the journey to Athens, Georgia, … Continue reading
Filed under College, Educational Psychology, Erin, Future, Graduate Education, Memories, Transitions
5 Reasons Why Being a Professional Nerd Is Good
The infamous question that is asked when someone is at my stage in “studenthood” is the age old question of what we’ll do when we graduate. My answer? “Well, I’ll be in college for the rest of my life.” Pursuing … Continue reading
Filed under College, Educational Psychology, Future, Graduate Education, Memories, Transitions
On Losing Personal Physical Support
The past two weeks have been so hard for me. One of my key support people at school took another position at another university an hour and a half south of us. He was the one that made my college … Continue reading
Filed under Adulthood, College, Disability, Erin, Future, Memories, Transitions, Undergraduate Education
Thank You, Dr. Torrance
As you probably are aware, I have begun studying creativity and the life of Dr. E. Paul Torrance. To commemorate and keep track of the study, I have started an additional blog called Thank You, Dr. Torrance that will be … Continue reading
One Word: Perseverance
I’ve seen people choose one word to describe their goals for 2012 a lot lately. At first, I didn’t want to take part. Writing isn’t about setting trends or following them, but once I found a word, I couldn’t get … Continue reading
Tools for Triumph in 2012
Instead of reflecting too heavily on the topsy-turvy nature that was 2011, I’ve decided that I will look forward and into the changes and positivity that will come in 2012. As many of you know, I have launched what I … Continue reading
Filed under Blogging, College, Educational Psychology, Erin, Future, Graduate Education, Transitions
School Stress and Semblances of Success
This semester was probably my best one to date. Though I got sick during finals week and was able to complete all but my last final due to fever (I will be able to complete that during the first week … Continue reading
Filed under Blogging, College, Disability, Erin, Sick, Transitions, Undergraduate Education
New Adventures Are Good
It’s been a roller coaster around here lately. Registration week for next semester was awful, but it resulted in the best change I’ve made. I switched BACK to a psychology major after finding out that I would graduate on time, … Continue reading
Filed under Adulthood, College, Disability, Educational Psychology, Future, Graduate Education, Transitions
