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An Act of Sustained Thinking
Writing across the curriculum guru (and now Vermont woodturner) Toby Fulwiler has written, "[A]ny act…
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As a Matter of Course
It is the start of the school year, and we are welcoming new classes of…
Unsung Heroes
We may not have set out to be heroes, but at some point we are all heroes to someone else.
What I Wished I Had Known When I First Started in Academic Support…
I love to talk, yap, and chat. The more the better. And, that's a problem.…
What I Wish I’d Known as a 1L
I entered the academic support field with the goal of keeping law students from making…
Practicing Self-Care
The start of a new academic year is a good time to remember that by being there for others, we put ourselves at risk of emotional burnout.
Welcome to Law School!
A new journey begins the next couple weeks for many students around the country. 1Ls…
Trying to Appreciate More
While driving home from my son's flag football practice today, he asked what else we…
Posted inEncouragement & Inspiration Miscellany Science
Maintaining Meaning in Law School
Many people have heard of the term "cognitive dissonance" -- the discomfort experienced by humans…
Obstacles or Opportunities
In an instant, my end-of-summer plans changed. I was supposed to celebrate the end of…