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It would be convenient to say that I’ve always known I wanted to be a writer, but the truth is, I thought I wanted to study paleontology in college. It wasn’t until I got to Boston University and [...]

I am a Portland, Oregon-based fiction writer, educator and mother of three young adults. Over the years, I’ve taught writing, worked at arts nonprofits, and had my short stories published. Now, I [...]

This is Episode #29 of the College Bound Mentor podcast. You’ll hear us talk Hacking College with Dr. Ned Scott Laff & Scott Carlson.

This is Episode #28 of the College Bound Mentor podcast. You’ll hear us talk AI in college with Dr. Lyra Stein, Dr. Nathalie Moon, and Stephanie Silberstein.

This is Episode #27 - the first episode of Season 2 - of the College Bound Mentor podcast. You’ll hear us talk passion projects with Dr. Liz Krider.

Franklin University in Lugano, Switzerland offers a unique American liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on global learning. This small university, with only around 400 students, [...]

Ever thought about studying in Milan, Italy? Bocconi University might be your perfect fit! Here’s a rundown of what I learned on my recent visit: Academics with an International Flair [...]

This is Episode #26 of the College Bound Mentor podcast. You’ll hear tips on college waitlists.

Several years ago, my daughters and I saw the musical If/Then, starring Idina Menzel (who played the original Elphaba in Wicked). The show follows Elizabeth or “Liz” and “Beth” in two parallel [...]

This is Episode #25 of the College Bound Mentor podcast. You’ll hear the various pathways for pursuing engineering degrees