The Truth About Automatic Admission
The Truth About Automatic Admission As with several other states, Texas’ state-funded universities have mandatory automatic admission policies. Policies vary by school (and can sometimes require a certain ACT or SAT score), but the general idea is the same: if you’re in the top 10% of your class, you’re guaranteed automatic admission. House Bill 588 Otherwise known as the […]
Connecting. Networking. Building Relationships.
Connecting. Networking. Building Relationships. Call it whatever you like, just make sure you’re networking. It’s difficult to get the job/internship/letter of recommendation/favor you need if you don’t know anyone in your field. It’s difficult to learn about your field if you don’t know others in it. It’s all around difficult to go through life without […]
3 Ways to Rock the Last 4 Weeks of School
3 Ways to Rock the Last 4 Weeks of School Know Where You Stand: Yes, it can be scary to look at your grades (especially if you have a feeling you’re not doing so hot). But it does you no good to avoid the truth. Find out where you stand, and see what kind […]
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Administrative professionals are the embodiment of getting involved. They are the doers in the office – they’re the ones who make actual phone calls and get actual contracts signed. There are several parts to any working machine. In an office, you have: The Dreamers These are the guys with the big ideas and the […]
The Enrichery Explores Nashville
The Enrichery Explores Nashville What a trip! Becca and I arrived in Music City on Tuesday night, ready to do some very important research for our Nashville summer internship program. (First order of business: best places to EAT!) We made the most of our food-finding mission, and lunched, brunched, and dined at all the hottest Nashville […]
When A String Breaks: Advice from Former NFL Player, Spencer Tillman
When A String Breaks: Advice from Former NFL Player, Spencer Tillman I recently had the pleasure of listening to Spencer Tillman, former NFL player, give a speech at a Rotary Club meeting last week. In just the first few minutes of his speech, I was inspired. […]
Random Act of Kindness: 7 Day Compliment Challenge
Random Act of Kindness: 7 Day Compliment Challenge Before I talk about the significance of complimenting others, watch this video: “People react to being called beautiful” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW8BDgLpZkI In general, I like people-watching (not in a creepy way, I swear). I can see people’s worries, stress, or (less often) joy. Sometimes I wonder, ”What if I said something […]
Habit Number 6: Synergizing and What it Means to Be Part of a Team
Habit Number 6: Synergizing and What it Means to Be Part of a Team Hard vs. Soft Skills My church (like most) encourages its members to donate a tithe, or 10% of everything you earn. Because it’s as easy as calculating a (bad) tip, I […]