Fact: kids love toys. All toys. My favorite the I was growing up? Hands down, the Power Rangers. I’m pretty stoked there’s a new Power Rangers moving coming out next year, too. But let’s stay on topic. Toys. They help pass the time, mentally stimulate, and provide a sense of attachment. Playing with them is important, …
Category: Higher Education & Student Development
Living with Purpose.
How do you live your life with purpose? For me, living with purpose has everything to do with other people. That’s the motivation behind my most recent TEDx talk that I’d like to share with you today. Of course, though, no good HESONWHEELS blog post comes without the story behind it. So, here we go. It’s …
Elizabeth, 4-H, and TEDx.
I knew I would want to blog about this absolutely immediately. I just knew it. It’s a Thursday night, and I’m enjoying a livestream of TEDxVirginiaTech with a mug of hot chocolate. (I almost never blog about things immediately – I let my ideas marinate. Not this time. That’s how serious this is). If you’re not familiar …
Future Quest 2015
Hi, friends! I’m writing about a special opportunity that I’ll have in just a few weeks and I am getting PUMPED! Especially after meeting some folks today, I really wanted to share it with you. In 2 weeks, Future Quest 2015 is happening. It’s a FREE program for high school students to help them transition …
Some intro tips on “networking.”
I found this article from the Wall Street Journal earlier this week. While it’s definitely more dedicated to business/sales types (and not the engaged, others-centered types that I prefer to engage with). Just a quick post, but wanted to share the food for thought! My favorite content in this article can definitely be found under the …
Leaving a legacy.
When I was accepted to be a student at my alma mater in the winter of 2007, I was the least bit concerned with “leaving a legacy.” I was more concerned with getting out of high school scott-free and being able to have a good time, away, at college, while also earning a degree. I …
Hands on, Minds on.
With it being “orientation season” at VT, many people have been asking me questions…from current orientation leaders to rising freshman (“first-year”) students. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to partake in this wonderful video about a hike to the Cascades that my friends helped me do. I wanted to share the video here …
Firefly 2015 Hiatus.
Good afternoon, friends! Just an FYI: HESONWHEELS will be on hiatus until early next week. Why might you ask? Well many things. Let’s start with the two that I’m most excited about! Tomorrow morning, I am so PUMPED to deliver the keynote address to the Class of 2015 at Woodgrove High School. I will most …