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Category Archives: Encouragement
Blog posts written to encourage and inspire
If You Stand Out, Be Bold in your Stance
By Eliza Chisholm, ’16 As a Black woman in corporate America, I have had endless encounters when I was the only one in the room (or one of a select few), as so many people of color experience too often. With this reality comes along tendencies to overperform, strive for perfectionism, and always having to…
Character is Key
By Samuel Bellamy Samuel Bellamy is an Associate Care Coordinator for Medicare and has been a mentor and youth development consultant increasing the capacity and impact for community and school-based mentoring programs working with young men of color for over a decade. He is the author of a children’s book called hidden gems, a team building resource…
Mentoring Matters
By Samuel Bellamy Samuel Bellamy is an Associate Care Coordinator for Medicare and has been a mentor and youth development consultant increasing the capacity and impact for community and school-based mentoring programs working with young men of color for over a decade. He is the author of a children’s book called hidden gems, a team…
Every Good and Perfect Gift
With the Holiday season in full-swing, what a great time to reflect on all we’re grateful for. Check out this week’s post and don’t forget to count your blessings. By Gary Jackson A nice suit, some good advice, and a comic book can go a long way. I was teaching full-time at Central New Mexico…
Down Memory Lane
In your time at the College of Charleston, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to make lasting memories. Check out this week’s post and be inspired. By Ebony Venson, ’18, ’20 As a student, you are often told that one of the most valuable experiences of your undergraduate career is having an internship. And I’m here…
Dinner with Friends
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again…it’s never too early to plan for your future. Check out this post for three people you may want to have at your table later on down the road. By Erika LeGendre, ’14, ’17 Hello, holiday season! via GIPHY Yes, 2020 has been a whirlwind, and yes,…
Keep Moving Forward
Though life after college is serious, it doesn’t have to be all work and no play! As you come into the homestretch of this semester, take the edge off with the fun word search below. By Ari Fernandez Bonetto anticipation attention brain challenge courage determination endurance faithful freedom goals hope laughter learning love management new…
Healthy is as Healthy Does
This is the second of two posts this week focused on self-care…it’s never too early to invest in YOU. By Dr. Nadia Avendaño It’s been one heck of a semester. We’re in the middle of a pandemic, you not only have to focus on your academics but on top of that, you have to remember…
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…
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