Brian Harke, Ed.D.

It's Who You Know.

Brian Harke — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:36:51 +0000

""Network, network, network." If you are getting ready to graduate, looking for a job or trying to find an internship, you've probably heard that phrase more than you'd care to. Sure, to be successful you need to have the talent the job requires, but talent alone won't get you the job. You need to know the right people.

How to Make a Smooth Transition to College

Brian Harke — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:56:08 +0000

Getting into college was supposed to be the hard part. Then, with mom at a distance, weeks until the first research paper is due, and four long years until the résumés must go out, the good times were supposed to begin.

Think again. The latest annual survey of college freshmen nationwide revealed that those who arrived on campus in the fall of 2010 were the most stressed-out class on record.

"Mom, I Want to Come Home!"

Brian Harke — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:58:57 +0000

For many college freshmen, this past week was the beginning of a new adventure. Freshmen Welcome Weeks are in full swing and new students are sizing each other up and acclimating to their new surroundings. It is an exciting time, but it's also...

5 Tips to Getting Along With Your Roommate

Brian Harke — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:05:55 +0000

One of the most important factors in your success as a college freshman is your rapport with your roommate. College officials say that while incoming freshmen often worry about tackling 15-page papers or getting invited to the best parties, avoiding conflict

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Brian Harke — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:23:17 +0000

Are You Addicted?

Brian Harke — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 18:39:15 +0000

Last year, the University of Maryland conducted a study to determine the extent of social-media dependency among college students. The participants were asked to abstain from all forms of media for 24 hours and then report on their experiences.

One of the concerning findings was that youngsters reported feeling...

Where's Your Head At?

Brian Harke — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 01:56:27 +0000

Like most of you, I have experienced and/or studied the trends of emerging technology and social media. I have first hand experience with their effects on education, business, politics, and society. It's striking how quickly we have embraced and adapted to new technology and social media. They've changed our world in ways too numerous to count. Unfortunately, those changes...

Between College and That First Job

Brian Harke — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:19:15 +0000

Q. You’ve just graduated from college but couldn’t find a job or internship in advance — so you are moving back in with your parents. Can you take some time off before restarting your job search?

Facebook Depression a Growing Problem for Students

Brian Harke — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:01:16 +0000

There is a dark side to social media within which adolescents are spending more and more time resulting in what is being called Facebook depression.

College is (not) a waste of time

Brian Harke — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:14:19 +0000

Contributed by: Cassie Nichols

Among today’s CNN headlines you’ll find the following: College is a waste of time, written by Dale J. Stephens, a 19-yr-old entrepreneur and recipient of a $100,000 Thiel Fellowship. I salute Mr. Stephens’ independent spirit. Read his article, and you’ll see a talented, creative...