By the time this post goes live, it will be the beginning of week 1, SQ16. This marks the beginning of my third consecutive quarter as an #SAGrad, the last quarter I’ll technically be at full-time student status, the middle of my journey through graduate school, and the end of my first full academic year … More The #SAGrad path ahead
It’s the end of March. Campus is quieter than ever as most folks are away for the spring break. I’ve been in and out of my apartment during the break to enjoy some adventures in Indiana for The Placement Exchange 2016 and in my home state of California (which, of course, I couldn’t help but … More Winter quarter recap: An #SAGrad marathon
The reputation of The Placement Exhange (TPE) reached me long before I was enrolled as a first-year graduate student. During preview days sessions over a year ago, I remember my continuing student colleagues preparing themselves for the job search. While trying to remain present for us prospectives, it was clear that a handful were getting … More TPE 2016: Insights from an #SAGrad On-site Intern
On this exact day one year ago, I interviewed for the Assistant Resident Director position at Seattle University during Preview Days. I came away with a grab-bag of emotions. I remember wondering if someone like myself could really make it here. At points, I thought this place was not possible for me and I shouldn’t … More On this day one year ago
A year ago today, I was a bundle of nerves and did a fantastic job pretending I knew what I was doing. I…had no idea. Which horrified me. I will not hold back in this post, as many folks on social media tend to do—this year was rife with successes, but it was also full … More From surviving to flourishing
MATT NAZARIO-MILLER 