Reposting this with a link for UK students (near the bottom)! As if being a college student wasn't hard enough, being a pregnant college student is an entirely different ballgame. Many women, both traditional and nontraditional students, struggle with pregnancy while attending college. However, the truth reveals that many women who end up pregnant while working … Continue reading 5 Things Every Pregnant College Student Should Know (Updated with Link for UK students)
Hello Readers! During my time with Pearson I have been given the opportunity to write blog posts for their Teaching & Learning blog that is devoted to educators. I wrote this piece because I know there are many educators who have lost hope or are losing hope. If you know someone like this, please share … Continue reading “To the Educator Who Has Lost Hope”
On the first day of the 2012 spring semester I made my way to Dr. M's office. I had taken her English comp class but was now signed up for a British literature course. She had really broken through to me academically during the previous semester and I was excited to see her. But … Continue reading Free Hugs: Why I Think Professors and Students Should Hug
Thursday has arrived! Today is my last day of classes for the week and I am more than excited for it! It is also my "early" day meaning I get there earlier and I leave earlier. 5:30AM -- Drag myself out of bed. Yes, I do have to drag myself out when it's not even … Continue reading A Week in the Life of a Mom in College: Day 4
Tuesday is my long day! 6:00AM -- Wake up, shower and get dressed 6:30AM -- Attempt to wake up David Jr. 6:45AM -- Finally get David Jr. to get up and get ready. 7:00AM -- Feed David Jr. and eat breakfast. 7:20AM -- Gather our belongings, double check that I have everything for the day. … Continue reading A Week in the Life of a Mom in College: Day 2
It has happened to all of us at some point...I can say this because it just happened to me: You work diligently on a paper or project for three, maybe four weeks and proudly turn in your work. You feel really great about it and tell yourself that no matter what grade you get, you … Continue reading Don’t “B” Defeated: Be in Competition with Yourself and Not Others
College Success for Moms 