Jon Kabat-Zinn, a leader in the field of mindfulness, describes mindfulness as, “paying attention in a particular way… on purpose, nonjudgmentally, and with acceptance.” Living mindfully is simple, but not easy. Practicing mindfulness means being attentive to what is happening in this moment, without judging your experience, and without trying to change anything. Just being […]
It’s difficult to argue the benefits of study abroad for college students—cultural immersion, language skills, new friends and professional connections, personal development and, for some, graduate school and career opportunities. But many students are unable to dedicate an entire semester to traditional international travel, due to financial constraints or an already rigorous course load. Since […]
Trust in American government has dropped dramatically over the past 60 years. In the early 1960s, more than 75% of Americans judged their government to do what was right all or nearly all of the time. Today, that figure stands at less than 20%. But, not all Americans trust or distrust equally. Using 25 waves […]
Every year during summer orientation, I have the opportunity to gain feedback from all incoming students about their greatest academic concern as they transition to college. And year after year, the most popular concern is this: time management. Students entering college are often used to having their time scheduled for them in a predictable, structured […]
One of the first things students considering a major in writing need to understand is that they do not have to be geniuses to be good writers. The myth of the writer as genius is probably the single greatest obstacle that otherwise interested, talented and hardworking students have to overcome to pursue a career path […]
“Just put the headphones on and wait for someone to speak to you,” said the friendly woman who oversees the University of New Hampshire’s television and radio studios. Her smile revealed that she knew I was a wee bit nervous. Being a “first-in-the-nation” state means once every four years our sleepy little college town, Durham, […]
A Nurse Educator facilitates learning in all aspects of nursing care: body, mind, and soul. Faculty equip students with the emotional fortitude and insight to give holistic care. Below are a few examples of the encouragement I provide my nursing students in order to support them emotionally, as well as academically. Becoming a nurse requires […]
Immediately when I went to college, I knew that I wanted to study abroad. It was 2010, when I got that chance. I studied with Semester at Sea, visiting countries in Asia, Africa, and South America. I made lifelong friends and was able to comparatively explore and learn about different countries, while participating in service […]
The Emmanuel College story has always been a great one to tell. A spirited campus located in the heart of Boston. An education that prepares students to excel in a host of careers. One hundred years of history. Of course, at the heart of this story is the people. And it is with these people […]
About Insights
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.
About Emmanuel
Many colleges talk about being "in the Boston area," but Emmanuel is at the city's very heart. This means unparalleled access to world-class internships, cultural experiences, recreation and more just steps from campus.