Growth Mindset. Shared Vulnerability. Funds of Knowledge. Community Collaboration.
Soon-to-be-graduating Senior Nina Taleb Bendiab (’23) offers advice for this year and next year’s Seniors on battling senioritis. “…we all need to remember and honor the immense effort being put into all the time and work to get us here.”
Read More Combatting SenioritisKhaleela Hodge (’24) reflects on how our attitude impacts both our success and our happiness. “So, when it comes to winning, it’s important that we see both those big and small wins, because at the end of the day, it’s those small wins that are going to build the foundation for those big wins.”
Read More Mind Over Matter: 3 Mindset Shifts Winners AdoptSean Weathers (’23) shares a poem he wrote during the Writing Center’s sacred writing time, and reflects on what “normal” truly is.
Read More My brain is upside downCharlotte Perry (’23) reflects on an important Skyline Writing Center value: funds of knowledge. “But the part of it that I think a lot of students don’t consider when they first join the Writing Center is that your fund of knowledge can be your people skills, ability to make people laugh/feel comfortable, and being able to rephrase questions.”
Read More The Diversity of “Funds of Knowledge”Salsabeel Hodge (’23) reflects on her own self-care journey and gives some practical tips to balance academic success and happiness and health. “…students need to take a step back from the noise and learn to care for themselves, so they can show up fully for the important people and areas of their lives.”
Read More Ditch the Hustle Mentality: 3 Tips for Students Struggling with Self-Care in an Academically Grueling Environment
