Current scene: Corner of a Seattle staple coffee spot, Caffe Vita, large coffee in hand and music with heavy bass and synth fills in the empty spaces between the chatter. To the common passerby, this space is a spot to grab coffee, study, chat, or write. When I was a graduate student in the city, … More Knowing Where You’re Meant to Be
My 24th year of life was a ride. Here’s 10 things I learned this year as I enter the middle of my twenties: 1. Quality over quantity. At this stage of adulting, some friends stick, and others don’t. Fewer solid connections are better than many shallow ones. 2. Wear youth like a badge of honor. … More 10 Things I Learned at 24
For friends and those who follow me on social media, you may have seen my exciting news: I recently accepted a new position as a Resident Director at Santa Clara University! It’s a rapid transition and a change of functional area for me, and I couldn’t be more excited. While I have many strengths and … More Leaving after one year: Let’s change the culture of student affairs
A year ago today, June 30, I was on the road from Seattle to Sacramento. With only the belongings I could stuff into my Toyota Corolla, I settled in for a 12 hour drive down the west coast to a new place in a familiar state. By the time I arrived, I was a little … More 1 year as an #SAPro: Advice I wish I gave myself a year ago
Let me begin with what feels like a little-known fact: Yes, the world of marketing communications exists in student affairs, albeit a small and growing niche concentration. It’s an exciting time to be a communicator in higher education as more institutions come to understand the value of marketing communications to student outreach and retention. Because … More Marketing Communications in Student Affairs: Make Way for a New Functional Area
MATT NAZARIO-MILLER 