http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:42:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=241&cpage=1#comment-886 david Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:47:16 +0000 http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=241#comment-886 I agree! I agree!

]]> http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=192&cpage=1#comment-787 elianamariella Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:43:20 +0000 http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=192#comment-787 Thanks for your sharing, both of you. You are not alone; your stories have been echoed countless times across the nation, and as you mention Emily, in these economically scary times, it's not bound to stop happening anytime soon. Jenny, you mention how it made you feel to take that step to consolidate your debt. It reminds me of a related theme in the area of growing up: which is having the humility to accept that you're in a pickle, and then (here's the grown up part): doing something about it. Thanks for your sharing, both of you. You are not alone; your stories have been echoed countless times across the nation, and as you mention Emily, in these economically scary times, it’s not bound to stop happening anytime soon. Jenny, you mention how it made you feel to take that step to consolidate your debt. It reminds me of a related theme in the area of growing up: which is having the humility to accept that you’re in a pickle, and then (here’s the grown up part): doing something about it.

]]> http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=192&cpage=1#comment-732 Jenny L Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:43:17 +0000 http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=192#comment-732 I've worked full time for most of my undergraduate degree and will work again while I pursue a graduate degree, and it still was not enough to keep myself from accumulating overwhelming debt. The part in this post about credit cards is so true--it is easy to get suckered in. The magazine "Real Simple" recently had an essay prompt that asked the reader when it was when they first felt grown up. For me, that was last year at this time when I swallowed my pride and consolidated my debt. For any student or recent graduate experiencing debt, I cannot stress what a serious relief consolidation is. I’ve worked full time for most of my undergraduate degree and will work again while I pursue a graduate degree, and it still was not enough to keep myself from accumulating overwhelming debt. The part in this post about credit cards is so true–it is easy to get suckered in. The magazine “Real Simple” recently had an essay prompt that asked the reader when it was when they first felt grown up. For me, that was last year at this time when I swallowed my pride and consolidated my debt. For any student or recent graduate experiencing debt, I cannot stress what a serious relief consolidation is.

]]> http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=92&cpage=1#comment-690 Editor Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:45:39 +0000 http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=92#comment-690 Chris, I think that is a good point but Wrangham is not saying that eating raw food is bad for you. He is saying that eating ONLY raw foods is bad for you. Chris, I think that is a good point but Wrangham is not saying that eating raw food is bad for you. He is saying that eating ONLY raw foods is bad for you.

]]> http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=92&cpage=1#comment-672 Chris von Kap-herr Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:40:37 +0000 http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=92#comment-672 Paige is onto something. Raw vegetables and fruit are bulky, so they give a sensation of fullness. Insatiable hunger is the cause for overeating. If by consuming more raw foods we can prevent overeating, it will go a long way in reducing obesity in this country. Paige is onto something. Raw vegetables and fruit are bulky, so they give a sensation of fullness. Insatiable hunger is the cause for overeating. If by consuming more raw foods we can prevent overeating, it will go a long way in reducing obesity in this country.

]]> http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=165&cpage=1#comment-671 Chris von Kap-herr Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:34:04 +0000 http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=165#comment-671 Kathleen, That is remarkable personal experience of the mind/body interface. My experience with weight training is slightly different. I have become aware of the close connection between the conscious and subconscious mind. After a good workout, I feel heroic. I see myself as one of the "dream warriors" as shown in the movie "The 300". This movie in dream language shows the defence of a valley by the Spartans against the Persians in classical times. I have come to realize that we can use the power that comes from the subconsious to guide us in leading a fulfilling life in the conscious world. Kathleen,
That is remarkable personal experience of the mind/body interface. My experience with weight training is slightly different. I have become aware of the close connection between the conscious and subconscious mind. After a good workout, I feel heroic. I see myself as one of the “dream warriors” as shown in the movie “The 300″. This movie in dream language shows the defence of a valley by the Spartans against the Persians in classical times. I have come to realize that we can use the power that comes from the subconsious to guide us in leading a fulfilling life in the conscious world.

]]> http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=241&cpage=1#comment-562 Bill Hamilton Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:51:07 +0000 http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=241#comment-562 Kathleen's post brings to mind a wonderful book I read a few years ago about the transformational value of a liberal education. It's still in print. See "Education as Transformation: Religious Pluralism, Spirituality, and a New Vision for Higher Education in America" by Victor H., Jr. Kazanjian and Peter L. Laurence. Victor is an Episcopal priest and Dean of Religious Life at Wellesley. Peter is a consultant after an academic career writing on education philosophy. It's great book for those of us who have become discouraged living in a world polarized by religious and political fanaticism and intolerance. Kathleen’s post brings to mind a wonderful book I read a few years ago about the transformational value of a liberal education. It’s still in print. See “Education as Transformation: Religious Pluralism, Spirituality, and a New Vision for Higher Education in America” by Victor H., Jr. Kazanjian and Peter L. Laurence. Victor is an Episcopal priest and Dean of Religious Life at Wellesley. Peter is a consultant after an academic career writing on education philosophy. It’s great book for those of us who have become discouraged living in a world polarized by religious and political fanaticism and intolerance.

]]> http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=241&cpage=1#comment-561 Bob Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:08:16 +0000 http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=241#comment-561 If we can agree on what makes a person educated, can we share it with the people making education policy? If we can agree on what makes a person educated, can we share it with the people making education policy?

]]> http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=241&cpage=1#comment-560 Erin Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:47:39 +0000 http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=241#comment-560 Great post. I think it's important for everyone to be self reflective every once in a while and ask themselves if they value/practice the points this article lays out. They really made me think about what I do to contribute to and enrich my life; both personally and professionally. Thanks for sharing! Great post. I think it’s important for everyone to be self reflective every once in a while and ask themselves if they value/practice the points this article lays out. They really made me think about what I do to contribute to and enrich my life; both personally and professionally. Thanks for sharing!

]]> http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=241&cpage=1#comment-542 Editor Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:47:47 +0000 http://goglobal.uncg.edu/graduate_liberal_studies/blog/?p=241#comment-542 "Add value to every encounter and every group of which they are a part." That is challenging to say the least. “Add value to every encounter and every group of which they are a part.” That is challenging to say the least.

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