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“If I changed gears, I think culinary school would be great to attend. I'd love to learn to cook from experts and develop new techniques, and the recipes would be endless!”
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“I love, love, love plants and flowers, so I’d really enjoy learning more about them and would get a business degree so I could open my own floral design shop.”
Nikki M. Murry, editor
“I would like to get my degree in elementary education and be a first-grade teacher. It’s a tough job, but a great way to make a difference in young children's lives and I would enjoy having off for the summer! ”
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“I’d go to Temple for my MBA because it would help me be more well-rounded in my career.”
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STAFFSPEAKS If you won a free ride to college at this point in your life, what would you go to school for and why?
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Our August issue delves into two topics I hold near and dear: education and the arts. I’m especially interested in what our local colleges and universities are offering enrollees as my son is a recent high school graduate, and we’ve toured a few of them this past year as he’s considered what’s next. For now, the plan is to start at Reading Area Community College (RACC) in the fall while he sees what strikes a chord with him, completing general education requirements and getting familiar with college and adulting, so to speak. It’s a great option for him and one I’m glad he has so close to home. Other Berks colleges and universities are known for particular programs, drawing students interested in careers in nursing, working with the visually impaired, the fashion or engineering industries and addiction and mental counseling. Get to know them a bit better starting on page 26. My first job after I graduated from Kutztown University with a degree in professional writing was working in marketing for the Berks Arts Council, where I’d spent some time as an intern. I loved that I got to write, and was also exposed to arts opportunities like the Berks Jazz Fest, the Bandshell Concert Series and even visual arts shows in the galleries of our then home in The Pagoda. Berks is home to none other than Keith Haring, his work still prominent in many places across the county. Learn where and about the artist himself by turning to page 36. Finally, we haven’t forgotten that August is still summertime! Head out to Doc & Bubba’s in Mohnton for a delicious meal in the sunshine (see Dining Out on page 46) or cool off with a refreshing Raspberry Margarita recipe from the Third Rail Bar & Restaurant in Blandon, found on page 11.
Whip Up Delicious Recipes. They’re healthy, too! Browse Calm Eats by Wyomissing resident Daniela Modesto in our blog section. Spoil Your Pet. Love your canine companion or cute kitty? Show them! Grab some ideas in our “10 Ways to Pamper Your Pet” feature in our Web Exclusives section.
Susie Smith, account executive
“Going back to college to learn Spanish would help me better communicate with my loved ones.”
Kaylie Haskins graphic designer
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ON THE COVER Did you know Kutztown University’s Special Education/Visual Impairment major boasts a 100 percent job placement rate? It’s true! Learn more about Berks higher education institutions starting on page 26.