How fast is a year? Really fast? Really slow? It’s crazy how time can seemingly change for us. If it’s been rough at work, it’s going to…… Read more “One Year Later”
Tag: College
How To Prepare for School
Most people start going back to school in August, and after reading previous posts I’d done on this topic, I just wanted to add/emphasize a few things. …… Read more “How To Prepare for School”
Chasing Your Dreams
Have you ever had a goal in life, and when given the opportunity, fail at it twice? And when given the opportunity a third time, do you…… Read more “Chasing Your Dreams”
Are You Taking The Easy Way Out?
This summer, I’m teaching an online biology class for non-majors. Being the final week of the course, I assigned them to write a 3-4 page paper (excluding…… Read more “Are You Taking The Easy Way Out?”
Do You Curse God?
Imagine, you and your fellow humans have all been cursed with an extremely painful sore all over you. All of the water in the world has turned…… Read more “Do You Curse God?”
How To Live Your Life
The personal development stage is a nearly $51 billion industry (1), and is only expected to grow. All over social media, you see videos/posts about how to…… Read more “How To Live Your Life”
How To Ask Your Professor For An Extension (Part 4)
We’re wrapping up the series: How Not To Ask Your Professor for an Extension with how you should ask for an extension. We’ll be piggybacking off of…… Read more “How To Ask Your Professor For An Extension (Part 4)”
How Not To Ask Your Professor For An Extension (Part 3)
So far, we’ve looked at both the bad timing and excuses and why they would very likely cost you an extension. But what if you managed to…… Read more “How Not To Ask Your Professor For An Extension (Part 3)”
How Not To Ask Your Professor For An Extension (Part 2)
Last week, we looked at how timing will affect your professor’s response to whether or not you can get an extension for an assignment. Today, I’ll be…… Read more “How Not To Ask Your Professor For An Extension (Part 2)”
How Not To Ask Your Professor For An Extension (Part 1)
As an instructor at two different universities, I’ve gotten my fair share of emails asking for extensions. I’m generally a very easy going teacher. Usually when I…… Read more “How Not To Ask Your Professor For An Extension (Part 1)”