It’s hard to believe, but we’re more than halfway through the summer of 2020. Although it has been different than any of us likely can recall and perhaps is one of the most challenging you have faced, you continue to push forward in the face of adversity. This month’s #TenacityMade superstars demonstrate that whether it’s health complications, work/life balance challenges, COVID-19, or anything in between, they are standing strong and pushing on to reach their goals. 

Summer is here, and with this time of year comes the call of the BBQs, beach waves, and poolsides. It’s easy to get distracted with all the fun activities beckoning. But this month’s #TenacityMade superstars know that whether it’s the seasonal celebrations or life’s many responsibilities and challenges, it is possible to keep pushing forward, even when those summer nights by the fire pit or work deadlines and family obligations are calling you. 

Today’s COVID-19 pandemic is making life difficult for people around the globe. Despite perhaps the most significant challenge we will ever face in our generation, you continue to push forward in pursuit of your life goals. 

It may be more difficult than ever before, but you and your peers continue to rise to the occasion and prove you are #TenacityMade.

Your determination is inspirational and provides hope for other people who are also struggling through these difficult times. 

We can’t believe it’s already May. It’s been an interesting year so far, but the Ashford* community has pulled together and proven that even when faced with the greatest of obstacles, our students are able to rise to the occasion and persevere.

It’s that time again! Check out this month’s roundup of #TenacityMade Superstars, where we highlight some of the most inspired student and alumni posts from the past month. Check out what our students and alumni* have shared, and get motivated to keep pushing forward to achieve your personal and educational goals. 

It’s time for another edition of #TenacityMade Superstars, where we highlight some of the most inspired student and alumni posts from October. Check out what our students and alumni have shared, and then keep working hard to achieve your personal and educational goals throughout the rest of the year.

You finally found time to get started on that paper, but you can’t seem to focus. Your brain feels like it is swimming in a cloud, and your energy is so low that you must fight to keep your eyes open. Feeling tired and mentally foggy is frustrating, especially for the busy online student who may be juggling more than just course load. But the solution to a more focused brain will come when you make a shift in your food choices. It’s as easy as 0, 1, 2, 3. 

If you’re considering a liberal arts degree, you likely have two main questions: what are the biggest benefits of a liberal arts degree, and what are the post-graduation job opportunities should you choose one of the humanities or social sciences as your undergraduate major?

"We move toward and become like that which we think about. Our present thoughts determine our future."

- Lou Tice

Are you dreaming about a new job? Do you find yourself thinking about what it would be like to work at a certain company? Are you fantasizing about a career where you get to utilize your greatest skills in an environment where people are happy and productive? Do you wish you had a Bachelor's degree to make your dream a reality?

I started my teaching career in Oklahoma in 2003 and have been working in some capacity with early childhood education ever since. I taught pre-K as my very first job in Moore, Oklahoma in 2003. I went on to teach pre-K for four years and then moved up to kindergarten with my last group of pre-K students. Oklahoma is one of the few states that offers universal pre-K, and my experiences there have made me an early childhood educator who believes in early education, especially universal pre-K.