The Blog
One of the best ways to unwind is picking up a good book that you aren’t required to read for class. The Cap & Co. team did some research on what books college and graduate students are enjoying and put together a short list for you all. To discovery (and reading for fun and insight)!
Read MoreThe Enneagram is a tool used for personal reflection and growth. Each type is marked by their different patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting that arise from a deeper worldview. Learning about these patterns will give you a clearer understanding of how you work, how you “student”, and how you respond to different environments.
Read MoreThe Fulbright Grant provides individuals the ability and funding to research, study and/or teach in over 140 countries. Michelle Nguyen, the Cap & Co. Project Manager, spent the year before joining Cap & Co. fulfilling a Fulbright grant in Indonesia. Read about her experience and some application tips in this blog post.
Read MoreWe are in the midst of the job-hunting season and whether you’re looking for a summer internship or a role after graduation, it’s important your resume is updated and ready to go. Resumes are tricky and there is no single way to format. Here’s 10 tips to help you land the perfect opportunity.
Read MoreWhile cultivating a collection of merchandise and products that would encourage and empower, the idea of a Persistence Pack quickly became the favorite. This set of six motivational cards can be used all together or individually. Find out the purpose of each and some neat ways to utilize them in your everyday.
Read MoreAccording to THEBC and NCES (IPEDS), Dallas-Fort Worth is the #1 Region in Texas for Higher Education Enrollment and Degree Completion. Interested in exploring Cowtown and/or moving to the area for school? Check out this Visit Guide that the Cap & Co. team put together for a glimpse of some must-sees in Fort Worth.
Read MoreAs a first-gen college student, Dr. Jason K. Wallace seeks to strengthen the pipeline to graduate education for first-generation Students of Color. I’m so grateful he wrote this guest blog post below, and believe you will be inspired by his authenticity and dedication to access, equity, and research.
Read MoreFor most college and grad students, the start of a new semester (during COVID-19) also means the start of a new online semester. In this blog post, the Cap & Co. team has cultivated a list of tips aimed at helping you persist during a challenging time.
Read MoreWhether it is your first semester or last semester, this FREE multi-page resource designed by our team at Cap & Co., is just for you. Transform basic verbs and vocabulary into strong action words. Print a copy and keep it by your side as you write for reference.
Read More28 weeks — that is how long our #FeedTheFort COVID-19 Crisis Meals project lasted. Together, we fed 150,000. Together, we helped curve food insecurity during a time when families — our neighbors — needed help. A heartfelt thanks to all.
Read MoreWhen Bethany Dumas first reached out about sharing her graduate student journey on the blog, I was beyond thrilled. After reading this reflection essay, I was moved, inspired, and knew others would feel the same. Her story is one of great resilience and her ability to persevere is admirable. Let’s share far and wide.
Read MoreAre you someone who needs music or do you prefer complete silence? Do you camp out in the “quiet section” of the library or are you best when you’re surrounded by background noise? Regardless of your preferences, check out these Spotify favorites recommended for students.
Read MoreMadeline Pena, an alumna of both TCU and Florida State (now Resident Director at Baylor), graduated from both her undergraduate and master’s program debt-free. So, our Cap & Co. Project Manager, Michelle Nguyen, sat down with her to learn how she did it.
Read MoreProspective grad students — it is about that time. The time when you start to organize all of your thoughts and research potential programs. Here’s a FREE downloadable resource to get you started.
Read MoreMy dissertation research, “A Multi-Case Study Identifying Potential Factors Related to Two- To Four-Year Transfer Student Retention and Persistence at Private Institutions”, is now available on Research Gate.
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