Patricia Roy
Patricia Roy is a writer and professor who has helped students succeed for over 25 years. She started her career as a high school English teacher and then moved into higher education at Tuition Rewards member school, Lasell University in Newton, Massachusetts. Her practical guidance and enthusiasm motivate and inspire students to fearlessly explore their own passions. Professor Roy is also a freelance writer and published poet.Articles By Patricia Roy
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Patricia Roy —
July 11, 2022
As a freshman, you want to do it all: learn new things, meet new people, and expand your horizons. Until now, your daily habits have been largely shaped by your parents and your school. Now, you have the opportunity to try something new.
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Patricia Roy —
October 11, 2022
In a previous article on education trauma, in which I retell a personal struggle with anxiety and attention disturbance, I gave the example of taking shortcuts as a coping mechanism in neurodivergent students. Personally, I am still unlearning the message that taking shortcuts means I’m lazy. Maybe you are, too.
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Patricia Roy —
July 17, 2023
As young scholars and future leaders, how you use AI technology today will profoundly influence how our lives look tomorrow.
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Patricia Roy —
November 2, 2023
Ask these questions to go beneath the layers of public relations to discern if a school is right for you.
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Patricia Roy —
April 26, 2023
This article offers suggestions for ten courses you should take before you graduate.
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Patricia Roy —
July 25, 2023
If you are applying for jobs, don't put off writing your cover letter. Be sure to use our template and example as guides!
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Patricia Roy —
August 31, 2022
While no story will satisfy all tastes, this list of proven winners — some well-known while others obscure — deserve to be part of your end-of-summer reading list.
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Patricia Roy —
November 11, 2022
There are many college majors to pick from and it's important to find the right major for you. How do you know you're on the right path?
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Patricia Roy —
July 11, 2022
Writing is one of the most important professional skills you can develop in college. Unfortunately, many students have learned to dread writing. Why? Probably because they have picked up some bad ideas along the way. This article, written by an English teacher of twenty-five years, explores some common myths about writing and how these myths hold young writers back.
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Patricia Roy —
August 8, 2023
Aydelotte's story highlights the value of finding a like-minded mentor. It describes how honors programs transformed higher education in the United States and remain on the leading edge of scholarship and service today.
