“How I Met Your Mother” is one of my favorite tv shows. That being said, a recent couple of episodes had me cringing and shouting at the tv the majority of the time. I felt a little bit like my mother, who often gets frustrated with exciting hospital tv shows. She was trained and worked for many years as a… Read more →
Upon the death of Steve Jobs, a friend of mine* posted on Facebook, “Three apples changed the world: the one that Eve ate, the one that hit Newton on the head, and the one Steve Jobs offered us all.” Jobs, the founder of Apple, certainly changed the way we use technology today. It is more accessible, and constant, and personal…. Read more →
Last Wednesday I arrived to campus at approximately 9:00am. After having a quick conversation with a fellow doctoral student I decided to take a walk on campus. While on my walk I was greeted by a familiar face, a service worker who I often have a 30 second conversation with, usually consisting of the weather and weekend plans. We had… Read more →
Education in today’s society is a definitive indicator of an individual’s earning potential and social mobility. In light of this reality, parents are constantly searching for ways to provide their children with a quality education that would afford them a greater earning potential and the possibility of upward social mobility. Unfortunately, however, access to a quality education is not equally… Read more →
Note: In case you missed my last post, I mentioned that with every entry I am going to include a picture from my personal life. Whether related to the week’s topic or not, I hope to give you a small glimpse into who I am. In honor of Sunday’s running of the Chicago Marathon, this week’s picture features “the bean.” … Read more →
December first: Thanksgiving decorations are put away, the smell of Douglas Fir fills the air, and fittingly, we had our first snowfall this morning in Rochester. Not to be forgotten: final projects are due next week! As we approach the end of Fall, I have started to reflect on what I’ve learned during my first semester at Warner. I can’t… Read more →
Talking about suicide is taboo. In a culture where traditional norms are being questioned and integration and acceptance are becoming the new themes, it’s hard to believe that so many people are afraid to talk about the subject. In my Assessment and Appraisal class with Dr. Irene Garrick, we spent a good amount of time watching a very informative video… Read more →
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