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There’s More To Baltimore – The City and the Situation

By Nicki Sanders | May 1, 2015 | Comments Off on There’s More To Baltimore – The City and the Situation

  There’s More To Baltimore – The City and the Situation Freddie Gray was ILLEGALLY arrested and MURDERED! My goal today is to bring you article with different perspectives than what has been shown on the majority of mainstream news channels.   Prosecutor charges 6 Baltimore officers in Gray’s death “Those Kids Were Set Up” […]

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10 Ways to Tell If You Are Part of the Problem

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 29, 2015 | Comments Off on 10 Ways to Tell If You Are Part of the Problem

  I am so saddened and overwhelmed by the destruction and devastation that took place in Baltimore on Monday (4/27). I’ve watched the news, checked social media, and talked with family and friends and I still don’t know that I have words to adequately express my true sentiments. I’m not sure if the mother in […]

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5 Characteristics Good College Professors Possess

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 27, 2015 | Comments Off on 5 Characteristics Good College Professors Possess

  Empathy = the power of understanding and imaginatively entering into another person’s feelings Pity = to feel compassion for; be sorry for; commiserate with   When I train on positive youth development I always stress two things: (1) the difference between empathy and pity, and (2) the need to meet youth and young adults […]

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Education Is Ongoing

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 24, 2015 | Comments Off on Education Is Ongoing

  Education Is Ongoing Education doesn’t stop when you leave the classroom.  Remaining current on the skills, trends, and policies of your chosen profession is an important part of the career development process.  Today I am continuing to invest in myself and my professional development by attending the Maryland Career Development Association Conference “Tradition vs. […]

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Note To Self: No Excuses Today

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 22, 2015 | Comments Off on Note To Self: No Excuses Today

Check out this video.  My strength-based perspective calls this ‪#‎ingenuity‬ ‪#‎resourcefulness‬ and ‪#‎collaboration‬. Note to Self: NO excuses today!       Nicki Sanders is an experienced trainer, group facilitator, and program manager. She has packaged her Masters of Social Work degree and over 15 years of work experience into Packaged For Success, a training […]

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Get In, Get Out, Get Ahead for College Students

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 20, 2015 | Comments Off on Get In, Get Out, Get Ahead for College Students

Get In, Get Out, Get Ahead initiates a frank discussion about what it really takes to get involved on campus and make connections to make a difference, get out of college with the skills and experience employers value, and get ahead in your chosen career field.   This conversation is best offered to the entire […]

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5 Questions That Can Positively Impact Your College Experience

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 17, 2015 | Comments Off on 5 Questions That Can Positively Impact Your College Experience

As tuition continues to rise, many people are questioning the value of a college education. According to census data analysis by Pew Research Center, high-school graduates, as a whole, were more likely to live in poverty and be dissatisfied with their jobs, if employed. Young adults with only a high school diploma earn 62% of […]

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5 Tips for College Transfer Students

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 15, 2015 | Comments Off on 5 Tips for College Transfer Students

The traditional college experience where students enter and graduate from the same institution has steadily over recent years. It is estimated that nearly one third of students change higher-education institutions. The economy, sky-rocketing tuition rates, and better marketing by community colleges are all factors. I don’t want to overlook that these transfers can also be […]

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How To Help Nontraditional College Students Get To Graduation

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 13, 2015 | Comments Off on How To Help Nontraditional College Students Get To Graduation

My college success coaching helps struggling, unmotivated, unprepared students as well as thriving students GET TO GRADUATION with more than a degree. My clients GET TO GRADUATION with assistance in course and activity selection, utilization of campus resources, building a professional network, and developing a solid career plan.   Why am I so passionate about […]

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