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Measuring for Success: My Apprenticeship with Campus Living & Learning

In your time at Baylor it will not be at all strange to hear people in the cafeteria say things like, “Well, I’m a Woo, so…” A colleague may pipe up in a meeting to tell you that, “if Strategic is not in your top five, it has to be in your top ten!” At…

Experience Connection: Discover, Belong, and Thrive in New Student Programs

For those who enjoy fast paced, student-centered, high energy work, New Student Programs is a perfect fit. As an the graduate apprentice for New Student Programs, I am able to use my talents and interests to contribute to Orientation, Line Camp, Welcome Week, and Welcome Weekend. New Student Programs was a natural fit for me…

Life in the Fast Lane–Student Activities Apprenticeships!

I know a lot of people assume that if you work in Student Activities you must have a lot to do with Homecoming, Christmas on 5th, Sing, or other big programs like that. But as an apprentice for student organizations I really don’t touch any of that besides as an attendee! However, Student Activities is…

Apprenticeships: They’re Kind of a Big Deal

As I’m sure you’ve realized by now, graduate apprenticeships are an integral part of the Baylor HESA program. Apprenticeships provide HESA students with the opportunity to apply theory to practice, grow professionally, and form stronger connections within the Baylor community. However, as evidenced by Kaitlyn and RaeLynn’s posts, no two apprenticeships are exactly alike. Accordingly,…

How Can I Help You Today?: My Apprenticeship in Baylor Campus Visits

“Welcome to Baylor Campus Visits, my name is RaeLynn. How can I help you today?” This is my tagline at work. From the moment you enter my office, to the moment you leave it, you are the center of attention. My job is to make sure that any question you have about Baylor is answered…

Interview weekend: What we wish we would have known

Welcome, prospective BU HESA student! By now you’ve hopefully finished all of your application materials and submitted them, but if you have not, it’s not too late. I didn’t take the GRE until Dec. 27th! For this blog post, I wanted to take a look into the future of your application process. I don’t think…

My Apprenticeship with Graduate Student Life

Early on during my time at Baylor, I was introduced to Nevitt Sanford’s (1966) theory of challenge and support as it relates to undergraduate students. A simplistic description of this theory is as follows: in order to develop, a student must experience a proper balance of both challenge and support. If students are too challenged,…

Baylor HESA: A Top 5 List

When I was initially asked to write a blog post, I thought: “What a wonderful opportunity to tell everyone about how the HESA program has challenged and shaped me as a person and professional!” However, my colleagues and friends have done a wonderful job painting a picture of how two years at Baylor is a…

Three Months of Graduate School: A Reflection

It is hard for me to wrap my thoughts around the sweeping changes and development I have experienced over the last three months in graduate school. Upon reflection of my life, I do not believe there is another stint of time that can be associated with so much positive and challenging change. As a member…

Why Baylor HESA?

Why the Baylor HESA Program? Glad you asked! Check out our video and be looking for another video this month! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4Mz7E2U1lI