One of the most exciting developments in higher education has been the shift toward internationalization of campuses around the world. Study abroad programs and recruitment of international students to higher education campuses cultivate a sense…
Enjoy the Journey AND the Destination
Navigating a college career (or professional career, for that matter) is a lot like planning a vacation. Now, I’m not saying going to college (or working) is a vacation, but we are talking about an…
Working with Others When Doing So Becomes a Challenge
We’ve all been there. You take a new job, begin a new class, or join a new organization. You are excited for the fresh start, perhaps eager to get into the mission of the organization…
Six Secrets to Staying Healthy on an International Flight
Hello World Travelers! As a frequent international flyer, I read articles devoted to increasing my comfort level, maximizing sleep opportunity, and dealing with other passengers and their expectations on long-haul flights. However, I rarely see the…
The Best Advice
For a moment I couldn’t believe what I just heard. It was the opposite of what I expected; yet, after the explanation it made total sense. And it changed my career. Dr. Donald Kieso was…
Five Ways to Handle Stress
It’s no secret that life can get stressful. While stress can be useful in short bursts, it can wear us down over time. Prolonged stress can cause an alarming amount of psychological and health issues,…
Deep-Rooted Friendships
The connection between friends can be a deep, valued relationship that may last for a short period of years before life takes you down different paths, or when it is at its best, it will…
What’s Different at a Christian University
So you are thinking about attending a Christian university. Whether you are a first-time freshman or a transfer student, you may be asking yourself, “What will be different? How will my experience in a Christian…
The Meaning of Sport: Lessons Learned from John Amaechi
A phrase synonymous with higher education is the term “lifelong learner.” That phrase is not only a characteristic desired by educators of its students but also an expectation set for educators. I have learned that…
How to support friends or family with mental illness
Helping someone who is emotionally or mentally suffering can be intimidating, especially when it is someone that you personally care about. Although society is openly talking about mental health more and more, many people are…
Future Sermon
The one upside to spring-cleaning with my children is finding “treasures.” As a literacy teacher, I love to read through my children’s old journals filled with their writing. One recent find made me both proud as…