by ScholarUp | Oct 12, 2016 | ScholarUp, Uncategorized
When you think of volunteering what words come to mind? Fun? Boring? Requirement? Some people genuinely enjoy giving their time to a cause they are passionate about, while others may think of volunteering and say “NO WAY!” Volunteering is a different experience for...
by cmiller | Jul 24, 2015 | A Sharpe Insight, Uncategorized
Several years ago, a friend recommended that I read The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. I bought the hard copy and read it with interest, sharing with my husband that the reason I wanted him to clean out the carport for my birthday instead of getting me anything was...
by cmiller | Apr 22, 2015 | A Sharpe Insight, Uncategorized
If you follow my blog, you’ll know that the line between my business and personal lives is often blurred – that is, I see the two strongly impacted by one another. In a recent posting, I wrote about my oldest son’s departure for his “Gap Year”. Last month my husband...
by ScholarUp | Feb 3, 2015 | ScholarUp, Uncategorized
The rope-bridge that connects all of my devices frustrates me. Especially when in school, when I would have things to read and I wouldn’t always be near my computer or I’d have to go from my phone to computer or vice-versa. I would copy the link and send myself an...
by ScholarUp | Feb 2, 2015 | ScholarUp, Uncategorized
We took hundreds of scholarship essays and analyzed the text. These are the most used words–try avoiding these to have a more unique and interesting...
by ScholarUp | Jan 24, 2015 | ScholarUp, Uncategorized
“C’s get degrees!” This line was often fed to me be people who enjoyed purposefully underachieving in college. I never liked the idea that one should do the bare-minimum when it came to school work. Yes, I am a turbo-nerd and yes college was one of my greatest...
