My brother, Stephen, and I are twins—alike, yet different, in so many ways. We have the same dark sense of humor and make each other laugh at any given opportunity but we also know how…
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Build a Resume That Tells Your Story
Resumes are about more than listing your past experiences—it should tell your story. An effective resume should be quick and easy to read, well-formatted and error-free, and relevant to the position. In 2 pages or…
Smart People Don’t Need Tutoring, Right? Wrong.
When I became Vice President of Adelphi University’s NSSLHA chapter, it occurred to me just how many members were struggling in their phonetics and linguistics classes. I’d enjoyed and done fairly well in both courses,…
Fight the Status Quo—Be a Diverse Leader
Diversity isn’t solely about race. It’s about people who share different values and beliefs than your own. Leadership doesn’t just mean taking on a role within an organization. It also means being a leader in…