How to Get Out of The Box
Grad school sucks. At least it did for me. On the day of my defence I stood in front of a committee of professors whose job it was to challenge every aspect of my thesis. A thesis I had lived and breathed every second of…
Category: Education
An End to the Reign of the Four Year Degree?
When I was graduating university for the first time in 2008 and struggling to find a job I remember my friends and I saying, “today having a four year degree is equivalent to our parents having a high school degree…it just isn’t enough.” So, when…
3 Pieces of Financial Advice for Beginners
I have always been good with my money. I’m not trying to brag, it’s just the truth. While some people get a high off of shopping, I get my kicks watching my investment accounts grow. I’ve always had an interest in personal finance however, it’s…
Getting to Know You: 5 Exercises That Will Help You Get What You Want in Life
“Getting to know you, getting to know all about you.” Sing it Julie Andrews! (If you don’t get this musical reference watch this!) Getting to know YOU is so important. It’s especially important when you are trying to figure out what you want to do with…
University Killed my Creativity: And How to Reawaken Your Creative Mojo
When was the last time you wrote a story just because? When was the last time you painted a picture or made up a dance? For me it’s been a long time. My theory…university killed my creativity. Hear me out… I was driving with a…
Money is Not a Four Letter Word
***This post is part of the #WomenRockMoney Movement, a large group of female personal finance bloggers who have come together to inspire more women to learn about money. *** ___________________ Money can elicit a multitude of emotions. Envy, shame, ignorance, superiority, dread and anxiety, to…
What Should I do After High School?
For some of you high school has been an amazing experience full of good friends, epic parties and, hopefully, some useful education! For others, its has been a struggle. Maybe you’ve experienced bullying, struggled academically or just felt like you don’t fit in. Regardless of…