by Sarah Wilkinson, Class of ’17 I met my mentor at an important time in my life; I’d just moved across the country, starting a new life in the Virginia suburbs. I was starting my junior year of high school. I didn’t know anyone in my new school, which was four times as big as […]
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by Sarah Wilkinson, Class of ’17 When you’re in your twenties, you usually don’t have too many responsibilities. Other than some bills and maybe your adorable kitten named Jitterbug, you’re free to make some sacrifices and take some risks that will become impossible later in life when you’re married with children, taking care of your […]
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by Sarah Wilkinson, Class of ’17 It’s no secret that relationships – both professional and personal – have changed since the invention cell phones and social media. How often have you been in a group of people or talking to a friend only to find that everyone keeps checking their phones or their social media […]
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by Sarah Wilkinson, Class of ’17 In a TED Talk I recently watched, I found out that humans in the modern world are constantly in a state of overwhelm, and we need to simplify. At least, according to our brain scans. There’s so much going on all the time that of course our brains, which […]
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by Sarah Wilkinson, Class of ’17 You may be thinking, “Why the heck would I turn down a job offer?” and maybe at this stage of your life, you’re not in much of a position to do so, but sometimes, a job just isn’t a good fit. Maybe it’s in the wrong industry, the pay […]
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