Thoughts and musings from an HRM Grad Student
The start of a new year always seems to come with an unspoken expectation to arrive with a plan. Big goals. Clear direction. Momentum right out of the gate. This year feels different for me. Instead of rushing to define what’s next, I’ve been spending more time paying attention to where I am. Over the … Continue reading Direction Over Speed
AI panic has taken over a lot of academic spaces lately. You can feel it the moment you start writing something for a class. Instead of thinking about what you want to say, you start wondering how it might be interpreted. Not for clarity or quality, but for whether it “sounds like AI.” It’s an … Continue reading When Everything Looks Like AI: How Over-Scrutinizing Student Writing Causes Real Harm
The longer I’ve been in school, the more I’ve realized that what we learn in class doesn’t stay in class. It spills into how we think, how we lead, and even how we handle the hard moments at work. Over the past several terms, I’ve been diving deep into management courses that cover everything from … Continue reading What School Has Taught Me About Work (and People)
When I first started graduate school, I enrolled in a Master’s in Human Resource Management. It seemed like the logical choice; after all, HR has been a central part of my career path. I’ve worked in training, development, employee relations, and policy. I’ve built programs, advocated for DEI, and supported employees through some of their … Continue reading Changing my path: Why I changed my degree program
Grad school doesn’t stop for vacations, and That’s okay! I snapped this photo from a hotel lounge, mid-way through a relaxing summer getaway. My laptop and second monitor open, iced chai latte in hand, yogurt parfait pushed off to the side. A toasted bagel with cream cheese acting as both fuel and reward. This isn’t … Continue reading Grad School Doesn’t Stop for Vacations
Pursuing a career in HR when you didn’t start there can feel intimidating, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. Here’s how I made the leap, what I’ve learned, and what I’d tell anyone else considering the jump. The Long Way Around When I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Social Work back in 2005, I thought … Continue reading Breaking Into HR: Lessons from a Non-Traditional Path
I just submitted the final papers for my graduate classes this term, and I have to admit, it’s a mix of relief, pride, and a tiny bit of exhaustion. Flowers on the counter of my favorite local café and study spot. This semester stretched me in all the right ways. Between case studies, financial analysis, … Continue reading End of Term Reflections: Papers, Progress, and Perspective
I will figure it out. Shirt from Mahogany Mommies (not sponsored). I’ve always believed that learning doesn’t stop when we leave the classroom. Now, back in school in my 40s, I’m putting that belief to the test. This time, the challenge is business financials... A subject that’s never come easily to me. If there’s one … Continue reading Facing the Numbers: Studying Business Financials as a Words-First Person
My portable office: HR strategy on screen, study notes at hand, and caffeine within reach. Finding focus one iced coffee at a time. Lately, my days have been a mix of business textbooks, HR strategy papers, and mastering the art of APA formatting. As a grad student working toward a Master's in Human Resources Management … Continue reading Study Sessions and Iced Coffee: Finding Focus Outside Home and Office
Week 1 - CHECK! You know that feeling when you hit “submit” on an assignment, breathe a sigh of relief, and then immediately panic because that was too easy? Yeah, that’s been me all week. I wrapped up my first week of grad school, and honestly, I feel like I must have forgotten something. I … Continue reading Week 1 – Done! I Think?
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