The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the average lawyer earns more than $120,000 a year; that’s close to $60 an hour! While pay is one of the major perks of the job, there are definitely other things you should consider. Check out the video below for insight on trends in the field if…
Category Archives: Black / African American
Equity in Journalism
It’s always great to land the job of your dreams, but you should always keep at the forefront of your mind the benefit of your work to others. Check out the posts for this week to see what we mean. By Ron Menchaca, ’98 This past summer, as the Black Lives Matter movement took hold…
Because of Them We Can
As we inch closer to the Holiday Season, we thought it’d be a great time to reflect on the importance of relationships. You may have figured it out already, but few of us get to where we are without the help or advice of others. This week we invite you to reflect on the key…
About Her Business
Ever dreamt of starting your own business? Check of the flyer below to learn how you can make your dream a reality! …
Healthy is as Healthy Does
By Tamara T. Butler, Ph.D. I love this reminder to pick up my water bottle, apply some sunscreen (yes, melanated bodies need UV protection), and get outside. This and Shrill (on Hulu) remind me that health is more than water, vitamin D and snacking on almonds. For me, healthy is about re-learning who I am…
Never Scared: Bet on Yourself
With Halloween just around the corner, we thought it’d be timely to address fear. Though it’s an emotion we all experience, there are benefits in learning new ways to handle it. Read on to see what we mean. By Aaisha Haykal The words “scare” and “scared,” often bring to mind an emotion that one should…
If Not You, Then Who?
By Mignona Hall, ’18 I remember juggling with the idea of what I wanted to major in my entire freshman and sophomore year. As the ideas weighed me down, I continued to circle back to my passion, which is the love I have for kids. My original idea of becoming a pediatric psychiatrist quickly became…
Somebody’s Gotta Do It
By Kalene Parker, ’18 Are you the type of person that likes to do everything yourself? Not just because you are a perfectionist, but also because you know if you leave it up to others it just won’t get done? If you answered yes then you and I could be best friends! Allow me to…
No Straight Line to Success
By Averyona Gainey, ’19 My path to becoming a physician has been somewhat unconventional. Although I knew from a very young age what career path I wanted to follow, life quickly took me down a road with several detours. Beginning my freshman year at the College of Charleston, I felt as though I was set…
So you Want to be a Doctor?
By Niki Patel, ’18 I always knew I wanted to be a doctor and like many of you, I was a first-generation college student. After graduating from CofC in 2018, I took a Gap Year and decided to work full-time, while also studying for the MCAT. Now in my third-year of medical school at the…
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