College Interview Advice

It’s college admissions season, so I thought I’d share a few pieces of advice about what to do–and not do–if you find yourself in an interview.  I’m writing this with high school seniors in mind since that’s where I have experience, but all of these things should be applicable in any interview that isn’t focusedContinueContinue reading “College Interview Advice”

Liberal Arts, Nemesis of the Liberal Arts

When I first began conducting informational interviews and applying for jobs outside academia, I was struck by how hard it was to tell my story in a compelling way.  Like most people who pursue a Ph.D., I felt strongly that I’d learned much from the experience and that I had skills I could put toContinueContinue reading “Liberal Arts, Nemesis of the Liberal Arts”

Project Homecoming

This evening I attended my first Finance Committee meeting for Project Homecoming, a local non-profit whose mission is broadly defined as building resilient neighborhoods in New Orleans.  The charity emerged in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as a faith-based initiative to organize volunteers from out of state who wanted to help with recovery and rebuilding. ContinueContinue reading “Project Homecoming”