About

Education Defined is a discussion blog which addresses college topics such as, but not limited to:  Admissions, college essay, financial aid, scholarships, visiting campuses, study abroad and choosing a major.  Expect however, discussions challenging the traditional thoughts on the philosophy of higher education in America.  In addition, the goal of this blog is to create a deeper understanding and awareness of what really defines success, learning and education. 

About the moderator and creator of this blog:  Melissa Mellott grew up on a ranch in Colorado and attended a small-town high school.  She is a former first generation college student and earned her bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts at Colorado State University.  She then earned her masters degree in Higher Education Administration from Azusa Pacific University where she led the efforts in starting the first Women’s Resource Center at a Christian university.  She is the author of The Little College Handbook, a resource which guides first gen students through the college process.  She has more than 10 years working in higher education and in 2007 spent three months in Tuscany attending a language school and experienced and observed the importance of study abroad and GAP programs for college students.   Comments or questions:  melissa@spadefined.com