5 Quotes on the Importance of Community From Folks of All Kinds
Everything we do at Swift Kick is to create communities where everyone feels welcomed, connected, and engaged. We believe that nobody can reach their highest potential alone. We put together some lovely quotes worthy of a spot on your Pinterest board or in your work-space.
So Close, Yet So Far Away…Make Your Support System a Solid One!
So now that I’m in my second semester of graduate school, it has become apparent to me just how much a solid support system can become a great ascent. In college an individual can find multiple means of support through their department, friends, family, professors, faculty, adviser of organizations, etc… However, in graduate school, I […]
What We Can Learn About Being a Great Community Member From Man’s Best Friend
Did you wonder why dogs have a shorter lifespan in comparison to humans? Well, it’s because they understand important life concepts a lot sooner than most of the human population. Our furry friends do not seem to care about the big things, but rather notice the little acts of kindness that make life worth living. […]
When You’re the Only One Who Wants to Do Icebreakers
“Hey Mom and Dad! Before we get started with dinner, what was your rose and thorn today? Mom, you start!” Sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it? If your family is anything like mine, you might be met with blank stares if you said this over your pasta. Since I started working at Swift Kick, my daily struggle is […]
Avoid the “School, & Work, & Leadership Activities…Oh My!!!” Mentality When Confronting Stress
If you’re watching the weather, you know that many parts of the United States are awaiting the arrival of an epic snow storm, but this storming is nothing in comparison to the storming the spring semester stress can cause on a college campus. It’s that time of year again! The Fall semester is over but […]
5 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes on Building A Beautiful Community
Today we honor someone in American history who saw past the struggles of our society to a day when we truly would live to our fullest potential as one human race. He knew it would take work, but he also knew it would be worth it. Starting in his local community and church, his message […]
Spaghetti and Meatballs with a Side of Trust
Why have a lazy weekend when you can experience the opportunities of growth, trust, and respect through meatballs? Yes, I said meatballs! More specifically, a spaghetti and meatball dinner. This weekend, I opened my apartment to my eight resident assistants and my fellow graduate resident director for a spaghetti dinner, and the outcome was amazing! […]
Does the Security Guard Affect Campus Culture?
Take a moment to picture a security guard at your school. Choose one in particular; don’t just imagine the uniform. What does he look like? Does he smile? Is he stone faced? Is he funny or does he keep to himself? If you can’t remember any security guard, then I need you to go meet […]
5 Simple Activities You Can Do With Your Family Over the Holiday Break
If you’re anything like me, you take your student leader personality all the way home for the holidays. Your parents might begrudgingly oblige your insistence on icebreakers, but you know that if they just try, that long car ride or dinner will be that much better. Here are a few ideas that won’t make your little […]
How the Peer Leaders Helped Me Feel Welcomed- A Student Leader Spotlight
I used to cry each night because I did not feel like I belonged at Pitt-Greensburg. I did not feel like I was making friends I enjoyed being around, and I felt like the ones I did know were only using to me study. It wasn’t until I became a Peer Leader (an Orientation Leader […]