Frederika “Fraka” Harmsen: Geologist at CSU

Dr. Frederika “Fraka” Harmsen is an experienced geologist. Fraka Harmsen travelled to various locations across the world. Adventure travel is one of her favorite hobbies, and when the destination allows, she loves to scuba dive. If you're thinking of enjoying scuba diving for the first time, here are a few tips to help you make enjoy the experience. •    Make good decisions. Learn to be decisive in your decision-making. If you don’t feel comfortable venturing into specific areas, don’t go. If you are uneasy about going deeper into the water, don’t. •    Keep a record Whether it's your second dive or you've done hundreds of them, keeping a log is an invaluable way of tracking your experiences. It also helps you track your gear, gas consumption and weighting.  •    Focus ahead Are you struggling to descend? Keep your focus on the area below you, breath out slowly and imagine yourself getting heavier as you exhale. Before ...

Fraka Harmsen has worked in the higher education sector for more than three decades, establishing a successful career as a top-level administrator. In her career, Fraka Harmsen is interacted with countless students, many of them seeking to better their lives through education. Her personal experience, deciding to pursue a bachelor's degree in Geology as a 16-year old first generation student, opened up a world of opportunities. Higher education serves many goals, some of which are acknowledged in modern culture. Since not all the reasons for pursuing education after high school are highlighted, some young people think it's not worth it, and, in the process, miss out on many potential advantages that higher education can provide. Some young people have an idea of the type of career they wish to pursue, and it drives them to seek higher education. However, many young people are unsure about their career path. Many universities encourage such students not to focus on a...