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Author: Make College Your Superpower (Bloomsbury)
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Such a fun afternoon talking about KA food and books and memories with @carochoe who made the most delicious kimchi mac & cheese and apple treats along with @hyeseungs @patriciapark718 at @katonahreadingroom on Saturday. Thanks to all for showing up and sharing your memories with us. So much that’s similar and yet so different!! Thanks to @lynliaobutler who made time to stop by before her author event in Tuckahoe. Great conversations!! Love you all!! And special thanks to @katonahreadingroom for offering this space for connection 💖💖💖🎉🎉🎉 Joseph introducing us as we sit on a couch and chairs in Katonah Reading Room bookstore & cafe

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Next best thing to being there—these memories! Last day at @dorsettheatrefestival Playoffs2026!! Plus some glimpses of earlier in the week. Thank you gorgeous Dorset and Rupert friends!!

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Oh @dorsettheatrefestival you’ve done it again 🔥🎭

what a gift of a week to commune, create and collaborate.

my mind is blown by the fearlessness I witnessed
my heart is cracked open by the stories shared and brought to life
my spirit is lifted remembering such magic can be made in the mountains of Vermont

i live for moments like these.

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The impossible has happened!! @deborahzoelaufer has done magic with her astonishing teaching to get me to write a 10-minute play at @dorsettheatrefestival #playoffs2026!!!
She is an absolute genius whose work is award-winning and she knows the art so well she can do that rare and generous sharing of it to help others. Come to Dorset Playhouse, Dorset, VT at 2 pm tomorrow, Saturday, to see and hear some awesome plays being read. I have cried at every rehearsal. Free and open to the public!! You’ll see the best actors and the lovely and gifted @sharbariwriter’s team of writers too. What an intense experience this festival has been! Thank you @dorsettheatrefestival & Lori Soderlind @deborahzoelaufer @sharbariwriter and all participants ❤️❤️❤️ Six writers on a couch and standing behind it

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Thank you @forbes and @esakismith for allowing me to share my thoughts on why more US students are looking to earn their degree abroad, especially in the UK 🇬🇧

When I was 17 and found out I could earn my degree in the UK, I thought, why don’t more people know about this??

Times are changing. The next generation is becoming more globally minded and increasingly aware of opportunities available abroad - especially when comparing the costs to earning your degree in the US.

Grateful for the opportunity to be mentioned. And if you aren’t following @esakismith - YOU NEED TO! She’s a bright light in these wild times in higher education. Thank you, Anna! 🙏

#Forbes #TheUKStudyExpert

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Congrats to @jennifermanocherian on the launch of her second novel #AndNoOneKnew which got amazing reviews. @kirkus_reviews called the protagonist “cynical, judgmental, and frequently hilarious, recalling some of the great comic curmudgeons of literature while remaining a wholly new creation.”
Remarkable achievement by a Tony award winning producer, musical book writer, screenwriter for multiple films, artist. I was honored to talk with her at @scarsdalelibrary in a room full of family and writers who cheered her on. Thank you David Sadoff, Claudette Gassler, Elizabeth Bermel for hosting such wonderful book events. @bronxriverbooks can get you signed copies of Jennifer’s book so order from them if you’re able. Jennifer and I sitting on stage at the library, both wearing white against purple background

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Last few weeks I had amazing events with awesome friends @patriciapark718 & @patriciadunnauthor at @bneastchester @bnhighridgect and did some shopping at @bnspringfieldva with my cousins 💕💕💕Thank you to everyone who came out. Your support meant everything especially right after Korea. #dreamtifoundyou
#books #chunhyang #patriciapark #tmdunnauthor

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Congratulations to the brilliant @jiminhanwriter on her gorgeous new book, which I absolutely loved! Don't miss this contemporary retelling of the Korean version of Romeo and Juliet! It was such a captivating talk today between Jimin and patriciapark718! Patty, so glad to have met you--can't wait to read your book! @bneastchester #DreamtIFoundYou #AmbrosiaLeeDropstheMic

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Did you know that @harvard offers online classes? 144 of those online classes are free. These are just some of the social studies classes that you may be interested in.

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Grades aren't telling the full story anymore. Like @esakismith said, @ucsandiego is considering bringing back SAT requirements because too many students with perfect GPAs couldn't handle basic college algebra.

Grade inflation is real, and it's hiding gaps that show up fast in college. We can all agree standardized tests aren't perfect, but they catch what transcripts miss. Schools are realizing a 4.0 doesn't always mean college-ready.

If you or your child is prepping for the SAT or ACT, don't think of it as busywork. it's your chance to prove you can handle rigorous coursework when it counts.

#SATprep #ACTprep #collegeadmissions #testprep #gradeinflation #ucsandiego #collegebound #highschool #sattest #acttest #collegetips #studentlife #education #studytips #collegeprep

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What an incredible evening it was 🌸

The first-ever japan–india education showcase in mumbai brought together leading japanese universities, school leaders, educators, and partners from across south asia to reimagine the future of learning and collaboration.
from inspiring conversations to new partnerships, the event truly highlighted why japan stands out as a future-ready destination for students—offering academic excellence, innovation, and a deeply student-centric experience.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us in making this milestone moment so meaningful. this is just the beginning of many bridges we’ll continue to build together 🤝✨

#studyinjapan #southasiaeducation #japansouthasiapartnership #utokyo #globalclassrooms #highered #acumenglobal

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The 2025 Annual IC3 Conference & Expo is built on a shared purpose - educators and counselors coming together to move the needle on what truly matters.

Our speakers this year reflect the depth and diversity of that purpose, bringing perspectives from across the globe, shaped by years of experience and a commitment to building a culture of counseling.

From strengthening counseling frameworks to building institutional capacity, each session is designed to inspire practical action within schools and universities.

The 2025 Annual IC3 Conference & Expo is a space for reflection, collaboration, and meaningful growth.

Don’t miss the opportunity to listen, learn, and engage.
20–21 August 2025
Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai

Register today: Link in bio

(IC3Conference2025, IC3Movement, CounselingAsACulture, VoicesOfChange, EducationLeadership, GlobalEducators, StudentFirst IC3Homecoming)

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