Study Abroad! Expanding World Views by Alexis L.
This blog highlights the study abroad experiences of Alexis L. and provides tips for young people with experience in foster care to explore study abroad programs!
Policy Perspective by Arielle D.
This blog series highlights the experiences of Arielle D. as she learns about how to use her voice and story to advocate for policy change in foster care! Follow Arielle as she shares her experiences testifying before a Michigan House Committee hearing, shadowing lawmakers during Michigan's first Legislative Shadow Day, and as a FosterClub All Star, TNFC Ambassador and the FSM Student Ambassador for 2020!
Inspirational Quick Speak 2019 By Gabriella M.
Inspirational Quick Speak is a blog that focuses on staying positive, motivated and trying to always see the better half in all situations. Most people only see things in black and white, but I love to waddle through the grey. Yes, it does exist! We experience so much in our lifetime, and even more with the youth of today. Young people who have experienced foster care no longer have to feel like no one understands what it’s like. I do. I’ve seen, I’ve heard, it’s happened to me too. This blog is for me to reach the other youth who are like me, and I like them. We’re in this…
Self Care After Foster Care by Rachel S.: Assessment and Building and Action Plan
Finding ways to take care of yourself amidst the demands and stress of college is very important to success! Rachel S. knows what this is all about...and is not afraid to break it down to you in a honest and real way! Check out the final installment of Rachel's three part blog series on Self Care After Foster Care!
Self Care After Foster Care by Rachel S.: What does it look like?
Finding ways to take care of yourself amidst the demands and stress of college is very important to success! Rachel S. knows what this is all about...and is not afraid to break it down to you in a honest and real way! Check out Part TWO of Rachel's three part blog series on Self Care After Foster Care!
Self Care After Foster Care by Rachel S: An Introduction
Finding ways to take care of yourself amidst the demands and stress of college is very important to success. Rachel S. knows what this is all about....and she's not afraid to break it down to you in a honest and real way! Check out Part One of Rachel's three part blog series on Self Care After Foster Care!
Sharaya’s 5 Tips to Graduate School: Series Three
Sharaya S. is a first year graduate student majoring in Education at Wayne State Univeristy. Join Sharaya as she hosts a three part series blog giving tips and personal experiences on how to successfully transition into graduate school!
Sharaya’s 5 Tips to Graduate School: Series Two
Sharaya S. is a first year graduate student majoring in Education at Wayne State Univeristy. Join Sharaya as she hosts a three part series blog giving tips and personal experiences on how to successfully transition into graduate school!
Sharaya’s 5 Tips to Graduate School: Series One
Sharaya S. is a first year graduate student majoring in Education at Wayne State Univeristy. Join Sharaya as she hosts a three part series blog giving tips and personal experiences on how to successfully transition into graduate school!
FSM Podcast Series: Student Strength Stories—Amal M. & Bri S.
Join Amal M. and Bri S. as they talk about self care and rebooting for the new semester!
FSM Student Strength Stories: Education Domain-Tamara T.
Each month, FSM features a student with strengths, skills, and resilience in each of the domains via podcast to celebrate student accomplishments and achievements and share resources with the FSM Network! Listen to the full podcast here.
Marina on Midsummer Living
Marina writes to us again, this time about managing our time in the midst of a nice summer.
Part Two: Quick Tips to Stop Stressing
Meet Victoria W.! She has written a two part blog entry for FSM this month about Stress. Part One of Victoria's blog, "Stress and the Job Search" is featured within the FSM 2017 March monthly edition of the newsletter.
Where to Vacate on your Vacay
Meet Alecia D.! She is a second year student at Ferris State University, and is majoring in Human Resource Management with an additional two minors in International Business and Economics.
FAFSA and Other Life Lessons
Hello all, my name is Damonta' M. and I am a senior studying Criminal Justice with a focus on corrections and community based programs. I have attended Ferris State University for the past 4 years and have played Football and ran Track over my years, I actually love school I have studied abroad in Amsterdam, Netherlands. I am family oriented and when I graduate in May I plan to either play professional football or continue school and get my masters.