When college applications said I could write about the topic that interested me most, I wrote about cheese. I wasn’t accepted to any of those colleges.
Should You Go to Graduate School?
At a time when bachelor’s degrees are a dime a dozen, graduate school looks appealing. But it isn’t for everyone. Consider these few tips before applying.
Woes of Academic Addiction
When the classroom is the only field experience you possess, is going for the next degree something to be commended or a mark of selfishness and arrogance?
Words Are a Means to an End
Don’t let words get in the way of the story. You can’t have a whole team of MVPs fighting over the ball, they need to work together for the good of the team.
Etymology of ‘Ampersand’ (&)
Ever wonder why the & symbol looks the way it does and why it is sometimes called the ‘ampersand’?
Those Who Can’t Do, Teach
When is teaching a viable career path, and when is it giving up?
Defining ‘Graphic Novels’
The term ‘graphic novel’ should be simple, but sometimes it’s a bit more complicated than it seems. Me? I just say ‘comics’.
It’s About Class (a poem)
Contrarian, dreamer, learner, there are many types of students, but which will actually succeed?
How to Write Better College Essays
I’m going let you in on a little secret: Professors don’t want you to follow their assignment sheets too closely. They want you to push the boundaries.
Etymology of ‘Pumpernickel’ Bread
What does pumpernickel bread (a great source of fiber) have to do with the devil, Santa Claus and flatulence? More than you’d think actually.