Why West?
Felicia Lee, student here at West, shares her experience on pursuing her education and thoughts about future endeavors. Why do you want to achieve a degree? I chose higher education even though I do...
View ArticleNot At This Time
The word no is not easy for many of us to articulate. How others will receive no is another concern. Many individuals expect a reason why after that simple word is said and they wait. For the speaker...
View ArticleIt Is What It Is; Not The Only Answer
Several responded to a survey concerning when to use it is, what it is in the last blog listing a few examples below of some of life’s events that we may need to just accept. • A speeding ticket • A...
View ArticleIs Graduate School Right For You?
Typically, it takes a little over two years to earn a Masters degree taking one class at a time here at West. A Masters program is similar in requirements to a Bachelors but involves a new level of...
View ArticleCelebrate Your Independence
Looking back on my Fourth of July’s, the holiday was always consumed with fireworks of some kind and not the emotional ones either. Fireworks that snapped, crackled and popped from all locations, just...
View ArticleFamous Last Words: I Know
If you have ever taken the time to examine our reactions, every response to every discussion that we would like to avoid is always answered with I know. And, unfortunately, I know is just a polite way...
View ArticleAmazing Commitment While Coping With Grief
Born the youngest of eight girls, Lillian Cochran has never let life tragedies become an interruption but rather propel her forward toward accomplishment. Always an aspiring student for more wisdom and...
View ArticleHobo News
After reading my writing, my cousin always encourages me to send my creations to the Hobo News and that it would be a feather in my hat…not sure if I like feathers and don’t wear hats…to be published...
View ArticleTips For Promotion From West’s Very Own
One of West’s graduates, a project manager from a Fortune 500 company, talks about what he has learned to help him succeed in receiving the next promotion. He started out in an entry level position...
View ArticleWest Career Webinar: Fall In Love With Your Job
Join us for a West Career Resources Webinar: Fall in Love With Your Job All Over Again! Date: Monday, October 15, 2012 Time: 5pm-6pm MST RSVP: By Friday, October 12 to laura.lee@west.edu...
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