by Jane Pollak | May 27, 2014 | Balance, Explore Lifestyle Ideas, Personal Development, Travel
On June 11 I’ll be giving my first public talk about my Semester at Sea–the experiences I had traveling with 550 students around the world, visiting 11 countries, most of which are not touristy in the way Americans, especially me, expect. Things like heat...
by Jane Pollak | May 22, 2014 | Balance, Explore Lifestyle Ideas, Meet Remarkable Women, Personal Development, Success
When I attended Camp Chinqueka, a sleepaway camp for girls, back in the last century, I met Cookie, aka Marisabina, Russo. We were great friends back then and re-discovered our relationship when she attended my alma mater, Mount Holyoke College. She truly is my...
by Jane Pollak | May 20, 2014 | Balance, Explore Lifestyle Ideas, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Travel
When was the last time you were thanked for unsubscribing from a newsletter or distribution list? For me, it was on Sunday. Since I’ve arrived back in NY, I’ve been listening to my heart and gut and noticing what I feel like doing, versus what I should be...
by Jane Pollak | May 16, 2014 | General Wisdom
My Semester at Sea (SAS) is behind me now. Ninety-plus days of luxurious freedom to travel, meet new people, see the world and not have any responsibility. As a Lifelong Learner (LLL), I audited classes–no papers, no exams, no getting called on in class. As a...
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