Category Archives: Graduate 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
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
Patience: An Essential For Your Teacher Toolkit
This weekend, I’ve sought out many different ways to instill intrinsic motivation within myself for the upcoming semester. I will move back into my dormitory and begin my third year of college on Thursday. It’s amazing what you find when … Continue reading
Filed under Children, College, Educational Psychology, Erin, Future, Graduate Education, Memories, Parenting, Parents, Transitions, Undergraduate Education
Limbo: College Student Style
I’ve never been the most decisive person on the planet, except for when it comes to advocacy and patient care. Those are two things I just don’t play around with very much, and it’s just not something I take lightly. … Continue reading
Filed under Doctor, Erin, Future, Graduate Education, Medical School, Medicine, Pre-Medicine
Why Educational Psychology?
For today’s inaugural #psychchat, we’re discussing our passions and the anatomies of them. As for me, I’m fairly new to the field. But I’m passionate. Passionate about learning, passionate about helping others find ways that they learn best, teaching, and … Continue reading
It’s Not Goodbye
If you’ve kept up with my Twitter feed at all for the past few days, you know that this is the last week that my mentor and I will be on campus together. She’s staying in town for a few … Continue reading
