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[journotosapro]

This is a list of tips I compiled from professionals and my own personal experience (applying through ACUHOI/completing an ACUHOI internship)! 

Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or comments.

[writingrainbow]

"Privilege in its rawest form is the ability to disassociate our actions with the oppressive, systemic institutions that are built to serve us. It is important that we listen to the plights of all students, friends, and colleagues of color, educate ourselves on the systems in which we function and start to deconstruct how the systems that benefit us may dehumanize others."

[journotosapro]

Take care of yourself

Side note: It's amazing how little changes can affect you.

By my second week in Boston, I lost a dress size. And guess what? All i did was adapt a (somewhat) normal sleep schedule and walked everywhere.

[journotosapro]

Interview season is coming

I'm hoping this list helps those SA grads (and other grads/grad hopefuls) who will soon be interviewing for internships, jobs and programs!

During my undergrad, I always struggled with the last part of interviews ("do you have any questions for me?") simply because I always forgot to think of possible questions. And sure, there's no scientific data backing this up, but I'd like to think that there's a strong correlation between me not asking questions and me not getting offers after interviews. 

If you're like me, it's helpful to think of interview questions this way: Dressing professionally is a part of your routine. You brush your teeth every day (I hope). You have your resume during interviews. So why isn't having questions for the interviewer a part of that plan?

On a side note, No. 2 of the list above is one of my favorite types of questions. You spend the entire interview talking about yourself, but you also want to know the company/university/program/whatever-you're-applying-to's atmosphere. What better way than by asking why their representative is there?

[neatlyinshambles]

The Power of Empathy I love this short, witty discussion of how empathy and sympathy differ. I can easily see using this with my students when I ask them to take on the perspective of those they serve.

[reachyourpeak]

Currently in Arlington!

Came to visit a friend, and am presenting at the Maryland Student Affairs conference tomorrow.

Any SA professionals on here going? Come to my presentation! =)

Went for a run just now in my friend's apartment's gym. Was really tired from traveling this morning but forced myself to do 3 miles. It's half-marathon training time which means I can't be missing runs...well that many ;)

Any tumblrs from Arlington? Any suggestions for places to run?!

[yuzukihime]

Convo

Ako: Nag-aral ka na sa journ?

Best Friend: Di pa

Ako: Nakakatamad kaya mag-aral pag nakikita mo na ikaw lang yung nag-aaral tapos yung iba hindi?

Best Friend: Ayaw mo nun? Rare ka? hahahah