the encouragement lounge: Encouragement from my dad

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Encouragement from my dad

Hi All, My dad recently sent me a few photos that he wanted to contribute to The Encouragement Lounge. So, as you get back to work after the holiday weekend, know that my dad is cheering you on too!

All the best,

Harriet

Photo by JBS

1 comment:

Dancing With FeyNovember 28, 2011 at 11:45 PM
Now that is a really nice photo. :)
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Working adult students, on my mind...

I hope this blog will be helpful to friends and others involved in a variety of endeavors. However, I created the blog with students in mind and continue to develop it with that specific group as my focus.

I believe that with the increase in evening, weekend, and low-residency programs, students are working more and more in isolation. If we were all full-time students on campus, we would have the informal support that comes with being able to go down the hall and talk with a colleague, etc. But instead, we are working late nights and weekends at home in front of the laptop.

With that in mind, I hope the encouragement lounge provides brief moments of respite and energizing connection. This does not at all replace valuable face-to-face contact. Many aspects of the academic journey can only be addressed via in-depth conversations with colleagues and teachers. And I would always rather sit down and talk with someone than to communicate online. Nonetheless, my aim is to give you one more channel for quick hits of support.