It Takes A Village
You have likely encountered this popular proverb, but I find context can be very interesting. Some of you may remember a community that influenced you, some of you may be raising a child, and some of you may have been part of the village. Here are two ways I have seen this proverb come to […]
Tips to de-stress at such a STRESSFUL time of the year!
You are almost there, friends! Finals are either here or right around the corner. I decided to put together some fun activities / tips to help you de-stress. I truly hope they help. In our book, First Year Student to First Year Success, we talk about getting “funstuck.” In other words, sometimes when you hit a […]
Have You Checked Your Student Leadership Checklist?
Your Daily Student Leadership Checklist Of course, you need your backpack, your pens and pencils, any notebooks and folders for the day, but did you make sure you’re bringing your leadership? This might be an odd question to ask. What does bring your leadership even mean? As a student leader, you have a responsibility to […]
10 Astonishingly Simple Things You Can Do to Make Someone Feel Engaged in Your Community
The idea of building “culture” as a leader can be daunting. You’re in charge of how people feel and act in your space – no big deal…right? As you build your way to becoming a ninja in community building, you can start with teeny-tiny, not scary at all, ways to make someone feel more welcomed […]
Student Leader Spotlight – Conner James Park (Penn State)
School and year: Penn State University, ’16 Major: Civil Engineering Leadership position: President of the Student Government Association How do you define leadership? Leadership, to me, is being someone that people can go to in a time of need. Being someone that everyone will look up to and strive to be like. Leadership is responsibility, courage, trust, […]