Inspiration today comes from my family friend and long-time neighbor, Jed Bondy.   Jed’s a freshman and decided he wanted to a change from his front desk job. He approached a professor and asked whether she needed office help in a freshman academic seminar she … More →

A lot of HS seniors are entering that weird period where you’re hearing back from some schools, and still waiting for others to respond.   I totally understand the stress and the desired to feel “wanted.”   Echoing Frank Bruni, remember that where you go … More →

Meeting professors can be intimidating. The thing is that most professors became professors because they want to interact with students. What’s more, many are or were super connected to the business world. At a minimum, go to any study groups hosted by your professors, as … More →