Being out of school can be scary, whether or not you graduated. There is entirely too much pressure to jump straight into the “real world,” aka corporate abyss. It’s important to take a step back, after any major life change, and reevaluate what’s important to you and what you want out of your future

THE ROAD Kira Rice-ChristiansonSeptember 27, 2018SCHOOL, DEGREE, DROP OUT, COLLEGE, GAP YEAR, STUDENT LOANS, JOBComment

Knowing When to Give up on School or Work

We romanticize perseverance when sometimes it does us more harm than good. If you are feeling trapped and uninspired, maybe it’s time to rethink that five-year plan. Knowing when to give up can be a good thing.

THE ROAD Kira Rice-ChristiansonAugust 8, 2018SCHOOL, WORK, QUIT, GIVING UP, MENTAL HEALTH, UNHAPPY, GOALS, COLLEGE, FRESH STARTS, RE-ROUTING, LIVINGComment

Undergraduate Major Insecurity

Liberal arts majors are often criticized, judged, and underestimated by parents and peers. While Liberal arts majors may not demonstrate a clear career path for individuals to follow, they provide students with a strong foundation to build their skills around.