One of the most inspiring aspects of a success story might come from how they demonstrate what it means to overcome adversity. It is quite common for students who will go on to be successful to face considerable challenges on the way. Some report overcoming poverty and racism along the way,...
For example, instead of writing that you volunteered at a charity organization, write something like: Organized and led a fundraising event that raised $5,000 for a local NGO This example not only shows that you have transferable skills, such as leadership and event planning, but also demonstra...
you will have to point your camera at the object, and in a few seconds, all the information you need is displayed. Blippar’s success story brings to light the ability to turn anything
One major regret for both Cait and my college education borrowing is how neither of our schoolings contributed to the success and ultimate repayment of our loans. She is a stay-at-home mom andI'm an entrepreneur doing things unrelated to my schooling.Our college education would have been more...
Student success is multifaceted, with academic performance serving as just one piece of a student’s story. Belonging, connection, wellbeing, financial stability, and meaningful support networks are critical factors as well. It can be helpful to use an established model to identify the critical are...
In this alumni success story, we learn more of the career path for 2013 education alumna Miranda Donnian. With our catching up with Miranda, a former record-breaking women’s soccer player for the University, we learn more of what came after her time here at the University, where her care...
Essay Example 1 – Success in CollegePrompt: Describe a life event which you feel has prepared you to be successful in college. (250 words) “How much are you looking to make.” This was the question I had feared; a wrong answer could’ve meant I wasn’t ready for the job, and ...
Going back to the example of The Testing compared to a Gordan Korman book like The Unteachables, we can look at the character development from just those two books (the first book in The Testing series has that same name). For those of you who haven’t read these books, here’s a ...
Historically underserved minority populations saw a greater positive impact from student success interventions overall. In the case of advising and degree planning, its impact on students by race, for example, was most positive for American Indian/Alaskan Native, Pacific Islander, and Black students. ...
Essay Example 1 – Success in CollegePrompt: Describe a life event which you feel has prepared you to be successful in college. (250 words) “How much are you looking to make.” This was the question I had feared; a wrong answer could’ve meant I wasn’t ready for the job, and ...