Partners Matter!
At the end of the day my husband is one of my biggest fans! When I've needed encouragement, rest, help with cooking, a laundry mate - he has ALWAYS stepped up to help. Without him, going to school and…
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Nicole Del Mastro-Jeffery
Academic Advisor at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Education Policy, Organization & Leadership - Higher Education
- Class of 2021
- Illinois
Member since May 2014
Educating Girls ~ Worldwide
Education as a Path to Freedom I believe many Americans have taken education for granted, especially women. In many parts of the world, for example Pakastan and parts of Africa, girls are unable to…
Mind Over Money
As expressed in Bloomberg and a multitude of other sources, the cost of college tuition in the United States is indeed on the rise. While students begin returning to college campuses, nation wide this…
Workplace ~ Leadership
If you think children's books are too childish to encompass leadership tips (esp in the workplace) - think again! In the book, The Day the Crayons Quit, Duncan finds a feasible conclusion to making…
Dear Student-Parent, Actions speak louder than words. We inspire by what we do, I'm sure of it - now.
Story of my life. My journey back to higher education was far from a smooth one. It began with a cross country car ride and a ton of faith. Six weeks after having my daughter I re-enrolled in the…
Reflections of DC #honorsocietyorg #washingtondc #honorsociety
Being an intern for honorsociety.org has been fantastic, but the truth is I wasn’t sure about taking time away from my busy life to check out Washington D.C. After deciding to go I'm convinced it was…
Navigating Physical Spaces - What shoes should I wear?
Getting around on campus can be easier if you're better prepared to take on new places and spaces. As an employee and a past student of both a university and a community college, I have come to…
“Commencing Micro Management!” ―Micro Manager #TheLegoMovie #Leadership
According to Brickipedia, A Micro Manager is a type of robot used by Lord Business to control the citizens and prepare them to be Kraglized. Micro Managers vary with different weapons, shapes and…
Balance in all things all the time - Does it really exist?
As a student, a parent, and employee I've given up on buying into the idea that it is possible to be all things to all people all the time. The reality of my world is that it is super messy, although…
Excuse me, mentor?
Truth is, there is no way I could have made it into and through higher education without all of my mentors both in and out of school. Solely based on my own experiences, my mentors have helped guide…
4 Ways to Be Ready For When Life Gets Messy
In the past I spent years trying to organize, prepare, and calculate all of my daily moves. Everything from employment to school to what I want to do on the weekends... List after list after list and…
5 Tips for Navigating & Negotiating Opportunities
It may seem wild for students to overextend time and energy into multiple areas. After all, is it really possible to keep a job and begin an internship? For many students picking a job, that covers…
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