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Why I Left Teaching to Become a Freelance Writer
I worked my way up to becoming a professor , and then I walked away from it. Not because I hated it. Not because of the students, the workload, or the courses I was teaching. But because deep down, I knew I wanted more. More freedom, more flexibility, and more control over how I spend my time. I wanted a lifestyle that allowed me to prioritize my creativity, well-being, and personal goals, not just my to-do list. I always thought teaching would be the dream job .  And for a w

Alessa Hickman
Jun 54 min read


How I Became a College Instructor Without a Master’s Degree (And How You Can Too)
If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d be teaching college courses just months after graduating, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. Like many people, I thought you had to have a Master’s degree to land a job like that.
Spoiler alert: you don’t!
In this post, I’ll share how I went from being a recent grad to teaching psychology, sociology, and academic writing at the college level. I’ll also break down how being strategic, flexible, and open to new opportunities helpe

Alessa Hickman
May 304 min read
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