Daria Ward was a 61-year-old mother of four grown children in 2008. She had just recently made the decision to return to school after many years working as a case worker for public welfare. She was proud of her career, but she had promised herself that she would one day complete her education, and it was time to make good on that promise. It’s Daria’s personal belief that it’s never too late to pursue your...Read More »
And start planning for the day you get a job you love, thanks to a degree from Peirce College. You arrived here today for one reason: You saw our advertisement, and it spoke to you. It moved you. It motivated you. It stayed with you. Because you know you have a problem — a problem with your boss and your unsatisfying job. We don’t have to tell you that. And we certainly don’t want to...Read More »
Don’t get lost in big places … find yourself in small ones. When Peirce College alumna Natalia Gamarra first came to the United States from Argentina, she often felt overwhelmed and lost in a city as big as Philadelphia. But then she found Peirce, and found herself in the process. Peirce Connections recently had the opportunity to talk to Natalia about her journey, and how Peirce’s small, close-knit community helped her find her path. Click...Read More »
Growth spurts aren’t just for teenagers. Peirce College student Nakia Stokes has taken a winding path to get where she is today. She recently shared her journey with Peirce Connections, and why she wants working adults out there to know that growth spurts aren’t just for teenagers — they’re for you as well. Click on the podcast player below to hear Nakia’s story.
