In-person vs. online learning: What’s best for you?

If you have decided to further your education, you have likely inquired whether in-person or online courses are a better option for you, especially if you are already working and/or have family obligations. What suits one person may not suit another. The methodology of teaching and learning that works better for you is a personal decision that considers your schedule, life commitments, learning style, and preferences.

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“Shining Lamps, Giving Light to All Around Us”

In her blog, Dr. Tara Flanagan writes, “On December 12, we join with our worldwide Mercy family in celebrating Foundation Day, honoring the day in 1831, when the order of the Sisters of Mercy was established. Founded by Catherine McAuley, she and two other women, Mary Ann Doyle and Elizabeth Harley, became the first members of the Sisters of Mercy on December 12, 1831, in Dublin, Ireland.” 

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Top 10 Reasons to attend Maria College Open House

Trying to find the perfect school can be overwhelming with so many options to choose from. One way to know that Maria College is right for you is to come to Open House. Sure, you can visit our website or call for information, but how will you get the Maria experience? Here are the top 10 reasons why our Open House can be beneficial to attend!

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The truth about fast fashion

Maria College Assistant Director of Admissions Rebecca Thomas writes, “During the Season of Creation, we are meant to reflect on how we treat the earth and the ways we can improve to benefit ourselves, animals, and future generations.  One way I try to be conscious of my carbon footprint is through my clothing consumption. In the era of social media, it’s easy to get caught up in the ever-changing microtrends we’re seeing on TikTok and Instagram, but the clothes bought from fast fashion giants will still be negatively impacting the world long after they’re forgotten by us.”

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For Everything a Season

In her blog, Maria College Chief Mission Officer Dr. Tara Flanagan discusses how encouraging words can act as seeds of change. We see this often at Maria College where students have decided to come for an education, and that decision was started by a few statements from friends, family or colleagues. She also encourages us to notice those whose calls are going unheard or are willfully ignored and say something. 

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World Peace Day 2022

The International Day of Peace (World Peace Day) was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981 and is recognized annually on September 21.  The purpose of the day is to strengthen and promote the idea of peace around the world.  The theme for 2022 World Peace Day is “End Racism. Build Peace.” As members of the Maria College community, we also play a critical role in sharing that commitment to fostering peace and non-violence in our day-to-day lives.

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Top three reasons to become a Maria College Peer Tutor

In her blog post, recent Health and Occupational Sciences graduate Rose Napoli describes her top reasons for becoming a peer tutor. She describes her experience as “rewarding” and says it has allowed her to make connections while simultaneously implementing skills she learned in her coursework.  Interested in making a little extra cash, while helping others? Check out Rose’s blog to learn more.

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Juneteenth: Not just a day, but a movement

Clarissa Hartzog, Chair of the Mission Diversity Committee, writes, “Juneteenth might appear to be just another holiday, but this day holds great significance in American History. On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, enslaved African Americans received news of their freedom two and half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.” She asks us to “please consider for a moment the impact we can have on those within the African American community” and provides several thought-provoking questions for us to consider. 

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Immigration Awareness Month

In recognition of Immigration Awareness, a critical concern for the Sisters of Mercy, Maria College alumna and Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President, Advancement Office Coordinator, Leanna Dorsey shares the story of her great-grandmother who immigrated to America in 1927. She urges us to show hospitality to any immigrants we meet. 

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Occupational Therapy Month: How do occupational therapy practitioners help our clients ‘do?’

OTA Program Director Scott Homer authors this blog where he discusses the role of occupational therapy practitioners. “We ask our clients “what do you want to be able to do?” despite any disability or dysfunction that they face. For all the myriad definitions of what our profession’s specialty is, I think that the way we help people could be summed up in a two-letter action word: do. …How do occupational therapy practitioners help our clients do?” 

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