Every year since 2010, I’ve written a reflective piece on a private blog. I enjoy being able to look back and read my own story each year, seeing my growth and path develop with time. Here’s an excerpt from my reflection on 2016: 2016 was a come-up year for me on several levels. It started … More Into uncharted territory
Let’s address the elephant in the room. I’m young. No, but really—I’m young. I’m 22. I never felt so aware or conscious of my age as I have in the last year of my life when I started this journey called graduate school and committed to working in higher education for the foreseeable future. When starting new … More The elephant in the room
I’ve been nervous about the dreaded job search since before I sat in a classroom as an #SAGrad last Fall. As a child of the Internet, I spend some of my free time online reviewing the narratives of others in this field. Post after post warned about the arduous job search ahead if you want … More #SAGrad and #SAPro: Not mutually exclusive
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
I’m almost done with my first quarter as an #SAGrad and GA in ResLife. As I write this, I have just one more week of courses, have already registered for winter quarter, and am taking a breather on the east coast with family for Thanksgiving Break. And what a necessary breather this has been! I … More Weathering the storm
MATT NAZARIO-MILLER 