Today was the first day this week I felt at ease in the office. Before this morning the pace of the coming month was revealing itself, and meetings stacked on top of meetings caught up with me. And in keeping with my goal of expressing vulnerability, I can admit that I had an anxiety attack … Continue reading What Anxiety Feels Like
Acceptance, Authenticity, and the Economics of Marine Biology
I'll demystify the last part of the title first: "Economics of Marine Biology" is the title of the latest episode of Community, one which I finally had the opportunity to watch this past Saturday, as I readied myself to head to Accepted Student Visiting Day (hereafter referred to as ASVD). It turned out to be … Continue reading Acceptance, Authenticity, and the Economics of Marine Biology
I tend to look at introversion through a very different lens (i.e. for work), but this is just as valuable.
Shrek and TTWIL (The Trouble With Inclusive Language)
The Marfos are a movie-watching family. We own a lot of movies, we rent a lot of movies, we bond over movies. My sister and I are especially fond of introducing my dad to movies that we enjoy and think he would too. I can't count the number of movies I've walked out of and … Continue reading Shrek and TTWIL (The Trouble With Inclusive Language)
Coming to a Bookshelf Near You…
I'm going to write a book. Now that the sentence is out in the open, I'm asking you (who are reading this) to hold me accountable to this promise I've made to myself. What will it be about? Unsurprisingly, I want to write about introversion in student affairs. In all of my discussions with pros … Continue reading Coming to a Bookshelf Near You…
Assets or Obstacles
We have reached the point in the year that marks Spring Break, a welcome respite from the "go, go, go!" pace of the semester. Granted, for some this means conference time, and thus the pace is changed in a whole other way. But for others, this means quiet time in the office. However, I am … Continue reading Assets or Obstacles
I Am Not My Hair
Is a haircut a momentous occasion for everyone? Not always, not for everyone. But for me, it is. Do I have a big story about this? Yup, I do. But I hope you'll stay with me, because it's an important one. I have spoken previously about my issues and struggles with anxiety. But what I … Continue reading I Am Not My Hair
Six Month Self-Promotion
As of Tuesday, March 5th, 2013, I have been an employee of Emmanuel College for six months! It feels simultaneously as though I just got there, and as though I've been there forever. The atmosphere has grown comfortable, and I'm continuing to learn how things work and where I fit in the hierarchy. But rather … Continue reading Six Month Self-Promotion
Avoiding Ctrl-C, or Pulling a “Louie”
I have reached a stride in my position where I'm starting to get comfortable presenting programs within the guidelines I've worked to make students familiar with. While these events are far from perfect, I'm learning to accept their imperfection and aim for improvement as I go. After all, this is my first spring! This week … Continue reading Avoiding Ctrl-C, or Pulling a “Louie”
Misguided, Sans Guidelines
My most recent #sachat was a lively discussion about creating social media guidelines for your campus. With my eyes on creating and implementing guidelines for our student groups, I participated in the chat with rapt attention, favoriting resources and resonant statements as I went. But there was a topic that went unaddressed for the length … Continue reading Misguided, Sans Guidelines
Amma Marfo 