HolaHolaHola My Beautifuls!!!
The month of May- Mother's Day.
A day BB remembers, celebrates, and sends gratitude to those who have been caring to me and mine.
This year I want to celebrate Strayer University.
Quee?? Y'all think Babushka has gone loca or commercial.
JU SO FONII!!!
Some background info to this historia.
Last year's HLS- Hispana Leadership Summit
As soon as BB entered the hall, a Strayer University rep asked if I wanted to take a photo op. Por supuesto BB said Si, but couldn't decide on which sign to pick. She looked at me, showed me this one and said it was Babushka. Wow and Woah, and an i like, i like. Vieron the interest, and though there was hesitation they knew the perfect one for me. Turns out that's the way they run their whole operation. Pero more on that later, now let me tell you about one of their instructors.
A Colonel in the U.S. Army (Reserve), Dr. Irene Zoppi serving as a Commander with expertise in military intelligence, civil & public affairs; and graduated from the prestigious U.S. Army War College with a Master of Strategic Studies (2012). Currently, she is serving as a Full-time Professor for Strayer University; and is a Research Consultant and a visiting Adjunct Professor for Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC), Ft. Benning, GA.- LinkedIn Profile
At HLS Irene Zoppi attended the Red Shoe Movement Session in the above footing. To illustrate how women can be strong and never lose the feeling of being feminine, how women wear many shoes in our lifetimes, and how we can succeed in all our journeys. It's just up to us to start and keep on walking. Needless to say I was most impressed by her and the University that believes one is never too old and it is never too late for education, and that what has been lived is worthy of acknowledment too.
Ahuh, ahora ven- You beginning to see why Babushka likes Strayer University?
Fast forward a year and it is now time for Hispanicize. BB almost didn't attend for lack of hotel sponsorship (the thought of being uncomfortable sleeping on La Tata's recliner and schleping from Little Havana to downtown Miami on public transportation wasn't too fonii) , but in the end, a reprieve. The S Sisters and Strayer premiaron my dedication. Another blogger had been given the sponsorship but couldn't attend, so guess who got her lodging??
ESO!!!
Pero it wasn't a given My Beautifuls. No matter how tired BB was going to be, resignation to exhaustion had been made and I wasn't going to agree representing just any company. It goes both ways; they also had to believe and have trust in their representatives. BB became the final blogger on their Hispanicize team.
So, all that is well and bueno, but why does Babushka title this as a Mother's Day Post?
1. Strayer University treated all guests with respect and welcomed my friends.
They listened to their questions,dreams, & aspirations.
2. Strayer University takes their job/mission very seriously, but not themselves.
http://instagram.com/p/mYxVKDwQrR/
Lessons are learned so much better with a sonrisa.
3. They always had fun things to share and give to all visitors.
Pictured here is my daughter. She wrote her 1st blog post during Hispanicize.
Babushka's Bebe is her blog, and she's starting out-
which is a perfect lead into the next Strayer University positive point.
4. Strayer University believes in helping future leaders and those starting out,
with guidance, mentorship, and if possible even with financial assistance.
with guidance, mentorship, and if possible even with financial assistance.
Cristina Henley, Yuriko Almonte, Lily Garcia
http://www.strayer.edu/news/strayer-university-partners-hispanicize-2014-bring-together-top-latino-professionals-business
http://www.strayer.edu/news/strayer-university-partners-hispanicize-2014-bring-together-top-latino-professionals-business
"Strayer University experts were at Hispanicize to discuss topics such as new business strategy, leadership and talent development, marketing and promotion in a global environment, and business communications throughout a number of activities. "
Full story on the above link.
Financial Assistance for their students:
Financial Assistance for their students:
HOW THE GRAD FUND WORKS
For every 3 undergraduate courses you complete, we'll cover the cost of 1 future course - up to 25% of the cost of your degree.1
(1) Does not include books or fees. (2) Developmental Courses are excluded from this program. Fund must be redeemed for the final courses leading to a bachelor's degree. Successful completion means earning the grade required by the curriculum as outlined in the Strayer University Catalog. (3) Only new or readmit students enrolling in undergraduate programs (non-degree, certificate, diploma, associate or bachelor's program) are eligible for savings. (4) Tuition credit earned only after successfully completing courses and could be lost if you do not take courses for two consecutive quarters.
not BB's pic, but definitely BB in the pic
5. Strayer University takes care of their own- with quality and the best they can.
Babushka's hotel room view, the room, and some of the many handouts given during #Hispz14.
So, with all the above stated, Strayer University has proven to BB they truly believe we are all #InThisTogether.
Really My Beautifuls- would Babushka have done this if they weren't special?
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| A frameable moment- Babushka exercising |
welcomed my friends, taught lessons with respect and a bit of fun,
spoiled with gifts and believed in BB with sponsorship.
Si My Beautifuls, me recuerda mucho a mi Mama-
and my mom would have loved them.
BB2U
P.S. Gracias again to Strayer for their sponsorship,
and a very Grateful Gracias to Aileen Abella and Jewel Figueras who suggested BB for that sponsorship.
P.P.S. My mother returned to college and received her Associate's Degree well after we had grown,
so in her memory and dedication is this post.
Post and Hispz14 Sponsorship by
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