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Turning a Dream into an Animated Reality

By Emilie Lewis on July 6, 2016

We all start somewhere. For Brandyn Chambers, his start came from a middle school dream. Fast forward a few years, and Brandyn is now the CFO of a company and a recent Columbia College graduate.

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Engineer Your Career

By Ready. Aim. Hire. on June 9, 2016

Life doesn't always follow a linear path or stick to plans we make. When things change, we can choose to resist, but that comes with its own set of challenges. Instead, consider learning to engineer and re-engineer your life, including your career.

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Life's Harmonic Dissonance

By Kevin Palmer on May 31, 2016

Sometimes when you're looking for harmony in life, you find dissonance instead. This dissonance, or disruptions, can be frustrating. Despite seeming like setbacks, disruptions often allow us to better understand ourselves and others.

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A Vision for Success

By Ready. Aim. Hire. on May 27, 2016

With a strong background in nursing, Columbia College First Lady Dr. Tina Dalrymple has made it a priority to help support the nursing program at Columbia College. She shares her insights into the programs offered today.

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Rebuilding Your Confidence as an Adult Student

By Ready. Aim. Hire. on May 16, 2016

After almost 20 years out of school, Renee Grosso decided to go back and get a degree. Learn what made her decide to "go for it" and face her fears about re-entering the classroom.

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