Entries from October 2008

October 24, 2008

Wikis work wonders!

I haven’t had a LOT of group work since I started this Master’s program – maybe 2 or 3. But when I have, its always been difficult to find meeting times.
I know everyone has crazy schedules, but as a mom you also have to juggle your kids’ schedules too. And since it take almost an [...]

October 15, 2008

Poverty and disability go hand in hand in most countries

Today is Blog Action Day, and I’m taking part! On this day bloggers around the world are focusing on poverty, and hopefully encouraging their readers to take action!

I’m sure there will be lots of wonderful blog posts around the causes and solutions to global poverty – debt reduction, food crisis, international [...]

October 9, 2008

When battling customer service, arm yourself!

Last month I wrote about solving my financial aid problems – well, it was premature. I should have known better. Until that student loan is in you account, you don’t have it. And no matter how promising customer service representatives sound, its never a done deal until the check has cleared.

Well, I can say *now* [...]

October 1, 2008

Blog Action Day

I’ll be participating….will you?