“You think you have problems,” such was the wisdom my father imparted while he read the newspaper or watched a television news story about a person facing tragic circumstances. When stories of ...

As I revised my personal statement college essay for the ninth time, I grumbled in frustration. I had spent the past month editing, rewriting, and brainstorming topics that would hopefully let ...

Strong personal statements demonstrate strengths through experience. Rather than claiming you are a good leader or ...

I used to believe I taught the one genre that artificial intelligence couldn’t touch. For 15 years, I’ve guided college students through the deeply human work of personal narrative, helping them ...

New research found that the language model can produce accurate personal narratives from stream-of-consciousness data. Research has shown that personal narratives -- the stories we tell ourselves ...

"I do not think that the vocation of writer is superior to any other," writes Melissa Febos in her newest essay collection, "but I do believe it is the most useful life for me, the one in which I can ...

Brandon Galarita is a freelance writer and K-12 educator in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is passionate about technology in education, college and career readiness and school improvement through data-driven ...

Your life story is more than a simple sequence of events; it’s a powerful tool that shapes your identity, guides your choices, and influences your future. This concept, called “narrative identity,” ...

In today's fiercely competitive business world, establishing a robust personal brand is crucial for professional success. But what sets a great personal brand apart from the rest? Often, it is not ...

Explore how personal stories and community programs are making mental health a public conversation in South Asian communities ...