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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
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Ultimate College Care Package Idea Guide
Whether you’re giving a care package or receiving one, these simple boxes are a wonderful surprise for any college student. Show someone how much they mean to you with these 8 great care package ideas! Feel free to swap, add, or remove any items you see fit. ➵ Hang In There Care Package This is… Read More
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The Secret to Making A Profit Selling Back Your Textbooks
Making a profit selling back textbooks … That’s unheard of, right? I mean … if we’re lucky, the campus bookstore will pay us $5 for a $120 textbook, and if we’re extra lucky, we might get $20 for it from a friend who needs it desperately. But that’s still $100 spent on a single textbook that… Read More
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How to Become Better Organized This School Year
Being organized is a necessity when tackling a new school year. Organization can help lessen stress in your life, increase productivity, and give you more free time to enjoy college instead of spending it trying to find your missing paper! However, far too many college students aren’t organized or on top of their daily tasks… Read More
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3 Reasons You Should Get to Know Your College Professors
Sometimes I think it is hard – or even scary! – for college students to interact with their professors. My freshman year, I felt exactly the same way and so I avoided office hour visits unless I had important questions to ask and didn’t spend much time raising my hand in class. However, getting to… Read More
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10 Tips on Choosing the Right College Classes
Whether you’re a freshman just getting ready to choose your classes or a returning student at the start of a semester, choosing the right classes can be a struggle. But, don’t worry. Here are 10 tips on how to choose the right college classes for you. 1. Start early Don’t be that student who looks… Read More
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7 Effortless Ways To Get Better Grades
Before saying anything, I’d like to emphasize that grades are not a wholesome reflection of your character or your capacity to move the world. Sure, to some extent, grades show comprehension of material. However, being an A student rather than a B student doesn’t necessarily make you a better person, or even a smarter one.… Read More
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Finding a Mentor in College
All walks of life feel strange to the newcomer. Regardless of age, status, or other seemingly relevant circumstances, individuals need guidance. As a college freshman, this was the last thing I could admit. I wanted to believe I was self-sufficient, intelligent, capable. I wanted to believe, after leaving home for the first time, I didn’t… Read More
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9 Must-Have Electronics to Make College Easier
1. Lightweight Laptop Before college, I didn’t have a laptop of my own. My sister and I would hog our parents’ desktop computers day and night, which wasn’t exactly charming. You can imagine my excitement when we went out to buy laptops as graduation gifts. Pre-freshman-year-me was hellbent on purchasing something trendy, silver, and medium-sized… Read More
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How to Get the Best Sleep in College
I get it. Sleep is a scarce resource in college. You’re averaging a full 8 hours between yourself and your roommate. Your eye bags have eye bags and you’re crossing your fingers that your shirt isn’t on inside out. College means you might grit through a number of these days. The thing is, your lack… Read More
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10 Best Education Apps and Hacks for College Students
It’s true – today’s college students can’t live without technology. BUT IT’S NOT THEIR FAULT. You see, nowadays, so much of the “college experience” has shifted over to the digital domain– from research databases to paper/assignment submissions— that not using technology can be a serious hinderance to a student’s success. And let’s be real: we already spend so much time online (much… Read More
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The Complete Guide to Scholarship Hacks
“Well begun is half done,” Aristotle had once said. And he was right. When it comes to applying for scholarships, front-loading really pays off. So take your time to carefully plan and organize, and you will save a LOT of time and energy in the long run. When applying for scholarships, remember these 4 key ingredients: 1) organization; 2)… Read More
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The Single Most Important Skill You Don’t Learn in College: Listening
Listening 101 is not a course offered in college but definitely should be. Recently, there have been many talks about the importance of listening in communication, and it’s probably worth paying attention to if psychologists, pastors, motivational speakers, CEOs and ordinary people like myself are talking and/or writing about it. 💁 But really, I believe that listening… Read More
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How to Survive Group Projects
Group projects can be a nightmare; conflicting schedules, slackers, different ideas. People end up hating each other and the closer the deadline, the more stressed out everyone becomes. Does anyone actually enjoy working in groups with a bunch of busy, moody college students? Before you go crying to your professor, check out these 5 tips… Read More
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30+ Free Apps Every Student Should Know About
How many apps are installed on your phone? Most modern students have many apps on their cellphones which they use daily. The number of mobile apps is growing daily, and students can make the most out of it – just download useful apps and start using them! Here is a list of 30+ free apps… Read More
