Category Archives: 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
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
The Power of Twitter
Last night, I was going through a rough time. There’s a ton going on in my family and academic life, some of which I’m not at liberty to share here, that keeps me lying awake at night. So I reached … Continue reading
Filed under Blogging, College, Disability, Memories, Social Media, Twitter, Undergraduate Education
Stressed
In my new journey as student with borderline depression issues (as in, nothing is official yet), I find that the hardest thing to manage is stress. This morning, for example, I ditched my regular Sunday morning routine of going to church … Continue reading
Filed under Adulthood, College, Disability, Erin, Transitions, Undergraduate Education
5 Ways To Stay Psychologically Healthy
With the stress of the first week of a new semester behind me, I’ve put some new strategies to work. For lack of better terms, they help me to stay sane. And most students, teachers, and professors will try anything … Continue reading
Filed under College, Disability, Transitions, Undergraduate Education
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
Six Things All Scared Students Should Know
In my recent post, I detailed five things that professors should know about students with disabilities, and it received wonderful feedback. Thank you all for that! My friend Nathan Lowell wrote a post “from the other side of the desk” … Continue reading
Filed under College, Disability, Erin, Transitions, Undergraduate Education
Five Things All Professors Should Know
As school begins to start at universities around the country, one of the things about which I always get the most nervous is how my professors will react to my needs. Usually, the e-mail and first face-to-face interactions clear the air … Continue reading
Filed under College, Disability, Educational Psychology, Erin, Undergraduate Education
Preparing For The Semester: Part II
In my last post, I shared a letter that I wrote to all of my professors as I prepare for this semester. Most of the time, as a student with a disability, it just helps me to stay on top … Continue reading
Filed under College, Disability, Erin, Undergraduate Education
