June 2020: From the Desk of Carmen Baylies
I want to begin. The responsibility to create, express, and write my thoughts weigh heavily. I want to start. I am frustrated and unsure of my footing to proceed. I want to begin. Every day, I face the uncertainty that my fears will manifest, and my dreams will dissipate. I want to start. Hmm, let’s...
A Fractal View of Carmen
I attended a breakfast where scholarship recipients met and thanked donors to the Durham Technical Community College Foundation's programs. The image captured how proud I was of my accomplishment and appreciative of the scholarship I received, the Dr. John M. and Mary Lou Schwartz Memorial Scholarship. A year later, Peter found the picture and applied...
Holiday Message from the Desk of Mrs. Carmen Baylies
As 2018 comes to a close, the hope for 2019 leaps to the forefront. The new year looks bright and hopeful. In the coming year, CLB will prepare for novel publications, blog posts on subject matters that elaborate on themes I want to research and feature in future works, and general updates on future projects...
Helping Students Find a Balance
College students can take advantage of a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance life outside the classroom. Participation in clubs and organizations allows you to meet and network with others. It can also play a key role in your college experience. The demands of an extracurricular active life can add pressure as you balance school, work,...
Time Management Advice for Students
When engaged in activities that truly interests or excites, time seems to slip away quickly. Being a student comes with many responsibilities such as class attendance and participation; study sessions; campus activities and interests; off-campus tasks, i.e. work and family life; and self-care. Effective time management creates space for the student to encompass many, if...