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Comment on Quitting Early? Some Dos, Don’ts, and To-Dos by John Cole Vodicka

John Cole Vodicka — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:04:53 +0000

Thanks! Lots to chew on, and this perspective helps me as I process what I’m feeling and experiencing.

Comment on Grad school for social change by School of Social Work

School of Social Work — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:57:51 +0000

This is very useful post !

I really want to do this but right now I am studying in a School of Social Work for me social service education after completing this course I will do that which will help me a lot while going to take admission for my graduation in social service education !

Thnx !

Comment on Keeping Your Sleep Debt Slim by Are You In Sleep Debt? « PrattleNog

Are You In Sleep Debt? « PrattleNog — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:54:42 +0000

[...] New Service blog posted a good article about Sleep Debt that I wanted to share. What is sleep debt? According to [...]

Comment on HealthCorps Proven Effective in Preventing Obesity in Children by obesity information

obesity information — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:35:36 +0000

nice post..yes early education on such thing is great. until the kids reach “old enough phase” where they “old enough” to know what they can and can’t do if they want to not just live longer, but live better.

Comment on Mistakes I’ve Made, Lessons I’ve Learned…Wisdom from a Second-Year VISTA by Karen

Karen — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:59:34 +0000

Thank you Marissa! This is excellent advice, especially for AmeriCorps, but can apply to nearly anyone new to a profession. Ernie is right too – become actively engaged! We spend so much time in our careers, it becomes a statement about who we are. But don’t let it become your only social outlet – make some friends outside of your AmeriCorps circle. That support network of friends is important to your well-being. If your AmeriCorps adventure takes you to a new city, become familiar with the the city, even if it means studying a map or riding the bus around a few extra times.

Comment on Mistakes I’ve Made, Lessons I’ve Learned…Wisdom from a Second-Year VISTA by Really? Another year?: Committing to Another Term of Service « The New Service

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:48:41 +0000

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Comment on Film Screenings at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service by “The Way We Get By” Film to Air on PBS and Online Next Week « The New Service

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:29:34 +0000

[...] of the Conference on Volunteering and Service in June 2009 were invited to a preview of the film, but now anyone with a television or internet connection (Nov. 12 through Dec. 12, the film will [...]

Comment on Income Based Repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness are Here! by Loan Modification

Loan Modification — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:25:34 +0000

Excellent article. As a student loan holder myself, it’s very important to know all options available to help relieve my financial burden during these tough economic times. It is important to educate yourself and explore all options in order to keep your head above water.

Comment on AmeriCorps — a Great First “Job” by Mobil Bekas

Mobil Bekas — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:06:16 +0000

Thank you. It’s a good resources

Comment on Atlas Corps Scores Big in 2008 from On-line Contests by Atlas Corps Needs Your Help to Win America’s Giving Challenge « The New Service

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:58:11 +0000

[...] Last year Atlas Corps not only raised $33,000 through America’s Giving Challenge, but also won the $50,000 grand prize for having the most donors. The organization, headed by Scott Beale, went onto to win $20,000 from an online Ideablob competition. (Read more about these online contests here.) [...]