Being a student is stressful on your schedule, yes, but it can also be stressful on your bank account. The more time you spend in classes and studying means less time working. Which means less money. This temporary sacrifice is just that, however. Temporary. With your career training you will be more prepared to enter the workplace and earn a living wage to support yourself and your family.
Topics: student success, checklist, career services, student services, students, saving money, budgeting
Yesterday was the Boston Marathon. I was watching some updates yesterday afternoon and saw that one particular runner I was following had just hit the halfway point. She had run 13.1 miles, and had 13.1 ahead of her. I wondered how she was feeling. She was so close to her goal, but with all the effort she had put out, she probably felt further away than when she started.
Topics: student success, Mildred Elley, academics, module, checklist, motivation, organization, career path, career services, office of academic support and advising, student services
The beginning of a module for a Mildred Elley student is a fresh start. It's an end to the procrastination, another chance to stay on top of the game and watch it all play out perfectly. In short, it's the deep breath before the dive.
Topics: student success, Mildred Elley, academics, module, study habits, checklist, scheduling conflicts, motivation, organization, job search, career path, career services, office of academic support and advising, student services