This article was originally published on my LinkedIn Pulse, 08/12/2019. Last spring, I had an interview for a proofreading role at a company in downtown Chicago. I was weeks out from graduating with my Master's degree in English, which meant I was submitting application after application in the process of looking for work post-graduation. I … Continue reading The Art of Practicing Compassion: How Heading in the Wrong Direction Guided Me Down the Right Path
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Gun Violence in America and How to Change the Discussion
Over 50 people have been confirmed dead. Over 500 people have been confirmed injured. And that's without a full and clear account of all affected victims. On October 1st, 2017, around 10:00 pm Pacific time, a domestic terrorist attack occurred, becoming the deadliest domestic shooting in America's history. A so-called "lone wolf" gunman, Stephen Paddock, … Continue reading Gun Violence in America and How to Change the Discussion
The House, the Dells, and the Stories No One Tells: Part 1
Last week, I went on a road trip and mini-vacation with my boyfriend. We decided a few weeks prior that we wanted to go somewhere that required minimal planning in our short window of time. We researched a bit, compared prices, and decided to head up to Wisconsin Dells for a few days - a … Continue reading The House, the Dells, and the Stories No One Tells: Part 1
On Being the “Planner”
Ever since I can remember, I've been the "planner". You know, the friend who plans everything: the hang-outs, the parties, the cookouts, the brunches, the sleepovers - everything. Every friend group has at least one planner. But after awhile, those of us in this position find it a tiring, thankless title to maintain. When you've been … Continue reading On Being the “Planner”
Too Little Experience, Too Picky to Take a Chance
It's no secret that recent college grads are one of the largest underemployed groups of people in America. Desperate for a job and a way to focus our attention on something other than the impending doom of permanent adulthood, college graduates seem to share commonalities regardless of their field of study: we're hungry for employment … Continue reading Too Little Experience, Too Picky to Take a Chance
Rebecca Reynoso 