As an athletic trainer, my primary focus is treating athletic-related injuries. Trainers assess injuries to then develop treatment plans to recovery. They also work to prevent injuries from occurring through strength- and performance-training methods. One of the most important things an athlete, or anyone, can do to keep themselves as injury free as possible is […]
2020 has been a game-changer, especially for many of you who entered college this fall in a world altered by COVID-19. Your experience is likely similar to my own son’s. In the bizarre blur since March, Evan shifted to online learning, completed high school, and entered college. No prom. No customary graduation ceremony. No face-to-face […]
Image you are on a stage, standing before an audience who is waiting to be entertained, by you, and you have prepared nothing. What may be your nightmare is a dream to improv comedians such as Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, and Keegan-Michael Key. Improv comedy is about listening in the moment to any cues you […]
With colleges and universities across the country transitioning to online-only courses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, student life staff are left with nearly vacant campuses and a sudden demand to engage student populations in new, digitally-focused ways. In a recent article published by NASPA Knowledge Communities, Liam Rice, the Assistant Director of Student Conduct/Resident Director, […]
The transition to life as a college student comes with many changes and challenges; from new daily routines to exposure to new surroundings, you are responsible for keeping up with more than just your coursework. As the academic year progresses, you will become more and more inundated with schedules and courses, and the work ebbs […]
New Student Orientation is the first big step in the transition to college. As the Director of New Student Engagement & Transition, I have overseen the new student orientation program at Emmanuel for several years. I know how challenging it can be for students and their families to take that leap and commit to an […]
When I think back to my own college years, some of the most prominent memories that I have are from living on campus—my roommates, my friends, and the times we shared. Now, with nearly 10 years of professional experience in Residence Life, there are many things I wish I could say to my 18-year-old self […]
On college campuses nationwide, students are encouraged to embrace diversity the moment they arrive. But what does that even mean? In the Center for Diversity and Inclusion at Emmanuel College, we define diversity as the differences among people with respect to age, class, ethnicity, gender, physical and mental ability, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, […]
So, you want to continue to play a sport in college but you’re just not sure how to go about the college recruiting process. Don’t worry, you’re not the only one wondering how to keep your athletic career alive at the next level. In fact, only about 10 percent of high school athletes go on […]
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Insights is a collaborative blog in which members of Emmanuel College’s administration, faculty and staff share their authentic viewpoints, perspectives, thought leadership and examples of scholarly work. Focusing on the needs and curiosities of both prospective and current students, the blog provides an opportunity for readers to seek out, learn from and make connections with the greater Emmanuel community.
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