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Fun fact: My wife and I both attended all-women’s colleges

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 4, 2017
  • Post category:Autobiography
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Elysha attended Smith College in North Hampton, MA from 1993-1997.I attended St. Joseph's University in West Hartford, CT from 1996-1999.   Both of these institutions of higher learning are women's colleges,…

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Read more about the article Working hard for the money: 2014 update

Working hard for the money: 2014 update

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 16, 2014
  • Post category:Autobiography
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A few years ago, I posted a list of all the jobs I have held in my life in chronological order.  It was an interesting exercise that I highly recommend.…

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Read more about the article What were the three most important decisions of your life?

What were the three most important decisions of your life?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 24, 2014
  • Post category:Autobiography/Quandry

A recent Quora question asked, “What were the three most important decisions of your life?” I’ve been debating this question for almost a month, and I have finally settled on…

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Read more about the article My English degree finally pays off.

My English degree finally pays off.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:April 28, 2014
  • Post category:Autobiography
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In 1999, I graduated from Trinity College with a Bachelor’s degree in English. Though I’m quite certain that my years of study have contributed to my success as a teacher…

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Cost effective way of attending college

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 7, 2012
  • Post category:Autobiography/Current Affairs
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The New York Times recently ran a piece on the soaring cost of college:For all borrowers, the average debt in 2011 was $23,300, with 10 percent owing more than $54,000…

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