Crosby Scholars of Iredell Co. Blog

Snap Out Of It

By jjamison | Mar 27, 2020

The Crosby Blog has to be written and there is a pandemic, what’s the point?  I will tell you I have started this blog no less than 5 times.  First,… Read more »

Does the Degree Matter?

By kmontgomery | Mar 20, 2020

Is pursuing a degree really worth all the money and effort? Many have started to question the value of pursuing a degree after high school due to rising cost of… Read more »

Résumé -Word Choice Matters!

By aturnermoore | Mar 12, 2020

Many of us think about résumé’s when it’s time to apply for a job or a scholarship. There is so much information that goes into résumés and there is also… Read more »

Community College is not a Dirty Word

By swegmiller | Mar 5, 2020

Are you a parent thinking community college is fine—as long as it’s not where your student will attend? Students, do you think less of your peers if they attend community… Read more »

Why Does Personality Type Matter When Choosing a Career?

By kmontgomery | Feb 28, 2020

The internet is booming with articles about how Gen-Zers will transform the workforce. This will happen as they bring their technology talents and desires for financial security to their workplace.… Read more »

Get Started on Career Exploration

By jjamison | Feb 20, 2020

Career Exploration:  Action Items to Get Started! Students, do you feel like your parents control everything?  Are you looking for ways to test the waters in your future?  The best… Read more »

Why Career Exploration?

By jjamison | Feb 13, 2020

Do You Want to save TIME, MONEY & ANXIETY?  Then keep on reading.  What do you want to be when you grow up?  …. Relatively harmless question, but for some… Read more »

Tap Into Your Talents

By aturnermoore | Feb 6, 2020

We often talk about middle and high school being the times to start habits for being successful in school, looking into careers, and making a routine. These years are also… Read more »

A Secret to College Success: Awesome Academic Advising

By swegmiller | Jan 31, 2020

Coordinator of Advising and Assessment—my first position after completing graduate school. At Edison Community College in Piqua, Ohio, I trained faculty advisors to work in the Advising Center. These expert… Read more »