The Impossible Dream
Dear ETK Family, As I sat and listened to our most recent candidates interview for this year’s ETK scholarships, I once again realized what a…
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Time is but the stream we go a’fishing in
Dear ETK Family, As I listened to each of the students attending our September Orientation Meeting, I was reminded how busy we all are. Each…
Developing Time Management Skills
When life gets busy, things tend to pile up especially fast. Time management is not about having all of those things done; it’s about having…
Life often engulfs us
Dear ETK Family, It was good to see so many of you at the etiquette dinner this past week. You might remember that at the…
How to Conquer the Overwhelm of Hard Work
Adapted from the 10 step guide by Ritu Rao, author of The Light Shift: 21 Simple Ways to Make Your Days Interesting, Get Un-stuck and Beat…
Ten Things You Can Do for Your Mental Health
Adapted from the National Mental Health Association/National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare Value yourself Treat yourself with kindness and respect, and avoid self-criticism. Make time…
Start of the school year
Dear ETK Family, To all of you who have been members of the ETK family, welcome back to the school year! And for those of…
Almost summer
Dear ETK Family, The recent flooding in Central Texas along the Blanco River has been tragic and heart-numbing. But it has reminded me of a…
Seven Things Every College Student Should Do This Summer
Stay on Top of Deadlines Be aware of all time-sensitive financial or administrative obligations necessary for the next semester. Keep deadlines for financial aid, housing,…