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3 Tips on Picking a Major

Picking a major isn’t always easy. In fact, most people I meet in college are either undeclared or unsure about their current major. Here are 3 things you need to understand about the process of choosing a major: 1. You’re not alone So many students feel overwhelmed and start panicking when they don’t have their… Read More
How to Stay Safe at Night While on Campus

Late nights are inevitable in college. Whether coming from a late class, long club meeting, or just studying at the library, it is important to be aware of the many ways to stay safe on campus at night. Be aware Avoid walking alone in unlit areas. If possible, walk on lit sidewalks and pathways. Don’t… Read More
How Being Undecided Can Help You in the Long Run

Are you worrying because you are “undecided” about your major? You shouldn’t. Sometimes “Undecided” is the best major choice. While some college students may know from the start of their freshman year what they will major in, many of us have no clue. And some, like me, may have an inkling but end up changing their… Read More
Documentary of the Week: “Amanda Knox” Sheds Light on the Faults of the Media

[divider] Documentary: Amanda Knox Netflix release date: September 30th, 2016 Directors: Rod Blackhurst, Brian McGinn. Writers: Matthew Hamachek, Brian McGinn [divider] The Amanda Knox documentary explores the many aspects of the famous case. For those who are unaware, the case involved the murder of Amanda Knox’s roommate and fellow exchange student, Meredith Kercher, in Perugia, Italy.… Read More
STEM and Liberal Arts: Pros and Cons of Both Degrees

*Updated June 30, 2020 With science and technology driving the future, many teachers are motivating their students to succeed in their science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) classes. STEM has seen an increasing amount of attention in recent years. Though many colleges haven’t seen the kind of art and music budget cuts that plague… Read More
3 Likely Habits College Students Develop and Ways to Retaliate Them

Unintentionally, college has forced me into certain habits – some worse than others. When I feel stressed I oversleep, and when I sleep I pay no mind to the excel lab I have to finish or the micro-economics test I have in 2 weeks. Then I wake up and it’s 6pm – I’ve clearly wasted… Read More
Email Etiquettes: How to Email Your Professors or Boss Without Annoying Them

I am no professor (or boss), but I do get countless emails from high school students whom I oversee at my volunteer work. As a supervisor, one of my key responsibilities is communicating with the high school volunteers throughout the week, via email. Over time, I have become – involuntarily but naturally – the point person for questions,… Read More
4 Ways to Deal with a Tough Professor

So the professor you wanted isn’t available and you’re stuck with a tough professor. Don’t worry – it’s not the end for your GPA. Follow these steps and maybe you’ll be walking out of this semester alive. 1. Make friends in class. This is true for any class, but especially for a class with a… Read More
Unconventional Television Has Become the Norm

Unconventional television has become the norm and the 2016 Emmys proves that. This year’s Emmys was full of surprise winners and snubs, but whether or not The Americans should have won best drama series following its best season to date is a conversation for another article. What became glaringly clear after this year’s Emmys is… Read More
Transfer Effortlessly: 5 Steps to Remember Before Transferring to Another College

Transferring schools should be enjoyable for a college student. After all, it’s like having a new beginning. Your new college won’t have that professor who has a 1.8 rating on ratemyprofessor.com, but seems to be the only professor in your major’s department. But for so many students the transfer process is a pain. If you… Read More
Going From Clueless to Studious: Make a Friend and Get an A!

When a new semester starts, I want nothing more than to be able to understand the material, effortlessly. It’s a new beginning, another chance to redeem myself from bombing the previous semester. My hope and excitement , however, last about as long as it takes for my professor to read everything off the powerpoint –… Read More
Revolutionize Note-Taking: 3 Fun and Creative Ways to Study for Exams

Some people hate this saying, but I try to live by it: if you can’t avoid it, enjoy it. For many students, the unenjoyable thing is, of course, studying. Finals week has earned the title “hell week” because it is hard to bear — torturous, even. But if we prepare well in advance, and throw in… Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Public Speaking

Ah, public speaking. We all hate it, but we have to do it in every career. I know from experience that in high school, this was not a skill that was stressed enough (not nearly as it should be). Reading directly off of the PowerPoint slides basically guaranteed you at least an A- on the assignment.… Read More
Our Beautiful World

My mind is always racing, I can’t help it. I always dreamed to be the kind of person that just falls asleep at night the moment their head hits the pillow. Unfortunately for me it takes some time because I always need to think about what happened during my day, start to finish, and what I have… Read More
Seize the Day: A How-To Guide for Millennials

I often sit back and think about how much my parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents (the list goes on) had to sacrifice in order for me to be where I am today. With each generation, the goal is to improve and better the lives of each individual. Although the ones that started the hard working trend… Read More