In the film Failure to Launch, the lead character has trouble succeeding because of his fear of failure. He is afraid to take the first step. In the movie, while this fear is portrayed in a comical way, there are many things that we can learn from him so we can succeed in our everyday […]

Trident University supports eligible full-time employees by offering tuition remission. Many of us will say that it is one of the many benefits of working at Trident. It is the reason many of my co-workers would often ask me, “Why aren’t you in a master’s program?” and, often times, my response would be, “I’m not […]

From a young age, Trident Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences student and Veterans and Family Scholarship recipient Eleanor Donaldson had dreams of joining the military. But helping her family make ends meet got in the way of those dreams. By dropping out of school to take on full time work, her hopes of enlisting […]

As a Student Success Advisor in Trident’s Center for Student Success, I support students from their first session to graduation day. I help new students transition smoothly into Trident, lend a helping hand when needed, and keep them focused on completing their degrees. As I’ve gotten to know many of our students, I have been […]

For the first 25 years of her life, Stephanie Melo had very little exposure to a work environment. Her family emigrated to a remote part of Canada, an area where career opportunities were limited – especially for women. It was a classic immigrant story – financial struggles, economic and social obstacles, and a language barrier. […]

Success shouldn’t be viewed as just an endgame; it’s about how you think, how you plan, and how you respond to challenges. You must be proactive in your thinking and planning. This will greatly increase your chances of success. You need to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, then you plan to […]

One of the most important skills any professional could possess is the ability to effectively manage and lead others. A professional manager is an expert, trained by education and experience to lead any type of organization. What makes the life of a manager so interesting is that it requires one to address such a wide […]

Most people who are considering a doctoral program have a long list of questions they want answered, such as the quality of faculty and the relevancy and difficulty level of the curriculum. Questions like these have clear answers that are readily available on a school’s website or through conversations with a program’s director. On the other hand, […]

Starting a doctoral program is not a decision to be taken lightly. One must consider his or her career goals, personal interests, time, and finances prior to committing to this kind of program. However, the learning and development opportunities of these programs are both strenuous and rewarding – providing both a sense of achievement and […]

It’s been said that if you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life. Dr. Shari Farris, Department Chair in Trident’s College of Education, loves the work she does on a daily basis. She chose a career in education due to her passion for learning, and it’s this passion that drives her […]