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
While I wish I could say I planned it this way, just a few minutes ago I finally found the motivation to pick up the digital pen to record my thoughts—and as I did so, I realized that it’s been exactly six months since I graduated with my M.Ed. This is the part people don’t … More Life after grad school: The secret nobody talks about
MATT NAZARIO-MILLER 