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Comment on Avoid Permanent Summer Brain by College Financial Aid

College Financial Aid — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:34:15 +0000

College Financial Aid

Thanks for this post!

Comment on A Penny Saved… by CollegeSurfing Insider

CollegeSurfing Insider — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:17:59 +0000

Hey Rick,
Thanks so much for reading and for the encouragement! It’s really hard to see things when you’re actually in the situation, but if you have someone who’s been there before to let you know things will work out it really does help! So thanks for your comment and best of luck with your daughter and her college experience.

-Amanda

Comment on A Penny Saved… by Rick

Rick — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:36:10 +0000

I feel your pain. I went through the same paycheck-to-paycheck cycle after I graduated nearly 30 years ago: home-brewed coffee vs. Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, trying to tuck a few bucks into the savings account, paying off college loans, saving for the future vs. not having enough to pay the bills during the present. Now, with a daughter about to enter college, I’m facing some of the same stuff all over again. But it’s easier this time around.

You’re right in saying that with age, you get more stuff thrown on your plate. The big difference, though, is that with job and life experience (and higher pay) comes the wisdom to handle all that extra stuff.

Just work hard and have some fun. Things will turn out fine.

Good luck!

Comment on Shameless Cool Career News Plug… by csinsider

csinsider — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:46:06 +0000

Thanks for sharing the love, Randy!

Comment on Shameless Cool Career News Plug… by Randy Nichols

Randy Nichols — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:00:26 +0000

I found your site on google blog search and read a few of your other posts. Keep up the good work. Just added your RSS feed to my feed reader. Look forward to reading more from you.

- Randy Nichols.

Comment on Jumpstart ‘08 With a Career Diet by Gina

Gina — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:53:42 +0000

LOVE IT! Great points, DP. Going with your metaphor, I think getting ahead is all about binging on opportunity. By that, I mean stuffing yourself with new-skill development, horizon expansions, and — oh yeah — sprinkling in some risk-taking to spice things up! YUM!

Comment on Changing Seasons and Careers by Alan E. Levinson

Alan E. Levinson — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 02:33:13 +0000

Hello Dawn!

I am a college career advisor, and I suppose I “watched Heros” last season - in that I have counseled new college students (recent HS grads) and adult career changers since 2001 at a 2-year college - and I love it!

On Commitment: I like how you put that…Make a decision, and go with it. If you can identify some aspects of your newly chosen path that really excite you, there is no reason not to go full speed ahead. The experience of living that opportunity will provide enrichment in direct and perhaps unexpected ways.

I have found that age is no barrier, but attitude, enthusiasm, and committment can be if they are in the wrong place. I continually learn from all of the students I work with, my elders and “youngers”. If others also take the “what can I learn from you?” approach, pursuing a new path will be a satisfying experience.

Please let me know if there is anything I can offer you or your readers from the perspective of college advisor. I am happy to share experiences of people I know and how they have jumped hurdles thrown in their way.

Peace,
Alan E. Levinson

Comment on Criminal Justice Job Shadow? Nope, Just Jury Duty by Gina

Gina — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:21:09 +0000

Wow — who knew jury duty could be so inspiring?! Great blog… you topped yourself again, Dawn!

Comment on Avoid Permanent Summer Brain by Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:47:31 +0000

Came across your site from Pursue the Passion.

Anyways, I completely agree with you here. I remember when I was a kid and it seemed like summer would last forever. Don’t get me wrong, in June I couldn’t wait to take trips to the beach or play all day without a care in the world. However, I loved when September rolled around and we got to dig back in again.

I’m currently a rising junior (4th year) at Northeastern University. I think one of the best opportunities provided by a co-op program, aside from the ability to test out multiple career paths with no strings attached, has been the constant classroom exposure. Just as I’m getting bored with working 9-5, it’s almost time to go back to class for July & August. We do get a break by only taking 2 classes in the summer (unlike the usual 4 in the fall). I feel like I’m constantly being challenged to learn new things and never really hit the full “summer brain” mode.

I do wish, though, that I could get out of this office while it’s so gorgeous outside and go read by the pool!

Comment on Yummy Chocolate-Flavored Career Combinations by Brett Farmiloe

Brett Farmiloe — Mon, 21 May 2007 00:05:46 +0000

It took Milton Hershey a while to discover his passion for chocolate, as it does for anyone searching for their calling. I have interviewed over 75 successful and passionate professionals about their career path, and what I found is that people do not have it all figured out at a young age.

Discovering your passion is a progressive process. We might take some time to find it, but that time we spend on the journey is preparing us for what is to come.

Check out how the 75 people I interviewed developed their passion on our site http://www.pursuethepassion.com.