Okay, so I’m really trying to level up my skills this year. I know it’s important for my career, but professional development courses, certifications, and conferences are expensive! My company only offers a tiny stipend that barely covers anything. I’m particularly interested in getting certified in project management (like a PMP, maybe?) or maybe taking…
I’m a parent of a four-year-old, and I’ve been hearing a lot about play-based learning lately. My local school district is considering implementing it more widely in their preschool and kindergarten programs. On the one hand, it sounds great – fun, engaging, and allowing kids to learn at their own pace. I can see how…
Okay, so I’m a junior software engineer at a pretty international company. We’ve got teams scattered across Europe, Asia, and South America. I’m starting to feel like I’m missing something in how I communicate with some of my colleagues. I’ve noticed miscommunications, especially with people from different regions, that feel like they’re going beyond just…
Okay, so I’m thinking about taking a MOOC to learn about data science. I’m really interested, but I learn best when I can ask questions and discuss things with other students and the instructor. I’ve heard MOOCs are pretty different from a normal university class, which makes sense given the size and format. Specifically, I’m…
Okay, so I’m starting to apply for scholarships to help pay for college (hopefully starting next fall!). I’ve been looking through different applications and a LOT of them seem to require essays. Like, not just a little paragraph, but full-blown essays. Is this really necessary for every scholarship? I’m just overwhelmed thinking about writing a…
I’m a junior in college and I’m desperate to study abroad next fall. Specifically, I’m hoping to go to Florence, Italy for a semester. I’ve always wanted to go, and my Italian professor has been talking about it all semester. The thing is, I come from a pretty low-income background, and there’s absolutely no way…
Okay, so I’m a relatively new employee at a company that really seems to push "professional development." I’m trying to figure out what’s actually expected of me. They keep throwing around the terms "mandatory" and "voluntary" professional development, but I’m still a little confused. Specifically, if something is mandatory, does that mean I have to…
Okay, so my daughter, Lily, is starting kindergarten next year, and they have this "play-based learning" thing. I’m all for her having fun, but honestly, I’m worried she won’t be prepared for actual school. You know, sitting at a desk, following instructions, learning to read and write properly. All that good stuff. So, how does…
Okay, so I took the SAT a few weeks ago and I got a decent score, like above average, but definitely not amazing. I’m aiming for schools that are pretty competitive – think maybe some top 20 universities, but definitely some solid state schools too. Here’s the breakdown: I scored around a 1480. My GPA…