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Maximize your university experience with these tips for all things collegiate–how to achieve a perfect GPA, select the right major, finance your college education and more.
The First Year of College
I’m you’re typical girl from a small town where everyone knows everybody, and you can hardly get away with anything. So you can only imagine how excited I was to start school four and a half hours away from my hometown in the fall of 2017.
Malea MasseyPublished 6 years ago in EducationFreshmen Expectations: 3 Recommendations for Upcoming Freshmen
A little past a year ago I was a soon-to-be high school graduate from Ecuador who dreamed of studying abroad, as I write this post today the last day of classes from my freshman year is about to come to an end. I lived in Washington, DC for a few years when I was a little girl and I knew from that moment that I wanted to experience things that my country and the society I grew up in would not be able to offer.
Maria Paula SerranoPublished 6 years ago in EducationThe Freshman Rut Is Good for You
Upon finishing my first year of college, I’ve come to one conclusion: I am not who I was at the beginning of this year. I’ve spent this whole year thinking about how I could be more like the “old me.” She was pretty, smart, incredibly involved, and had enough confidence to last seemingly forever. She had the best high school experience she could ask for, and the best friends anyone could want. Who wouldn’t want that back? However, as this year began to conclude, it hit me.
Grace ToriePublished 6 years ago in EducationReal Talk—Uni
So you're thinking about going to uni? Why? Ask yourself. Don't do it because everyone else expects you to or because you feel like you can't go anywhere or do anything else. Do it because you want to, and honestly, in my personal opinion, if you really need it for what you want to do. This may sound negative, but it isn't meant in that way, just in a way to make you think about if you really want/need it.
Confessions of a Former Music Major
I played flute from sixth grade to my senior year and I loved it. I performed in a highly recognized band in my area. I have five All Regions under my belt and even got promoted to playing piccolo my junior year and flute section leader my senior year. I really thought being a musician was made for me and committed to studying instrumental education in college. That's where I made my first mistake.
Katelynn MariePublished 6 years ago in EducationHow To Get Your Master's Degree While Working Full-Time
Balancing out a full-time job and college studies is no easy task. Between working 40 hours a week and studying in your free time, there's no time left to actually enjoy anything or have a social life. While the rewards of earning a master's degree are definitely beneficial, the entire process can be grueling. But that's OK. There are plenty of different methods you can try to make it easier to get through and there's people willing to help you get your master's degree while working full-time.
Madeline ZenkPublished 6 years ago in Education5 Tips for Surviving Residence in College
A lot can't wait for it to be over; many don't want it to end. Here are five tips for surviving residence in College. 1. Keep your room relatively clean.
Alex BoudreauPublished 6 years ago in EducationBest College Sororities in the U.S.
Greek life provides incredible organizations for college students to find friends, who will soon turn into a lifelong family. When it comes to sororities, we have concluded a list of the top organizations that have provided forever friendship and a place to call home. Sorority enrollment within the National Panhellenic Conference is up more than 50 percent over the last decade, and continues to soar in numbers.
Olivia AmberPublished 6 years ago in EducationReal Advice from a College Student
1. The first week or two of a semester, especially in the fall, parking will be hell. Give yourself PLENTY of time. (I thought an hour and a half would be enough, a mental breakdown and a missed class later... I found out I was mistaken.)
Social Etiquette Tips for College Students
As a college student, we often spend a lot of time in our own little bubbles, trying to get through the day. When that occurs, manners usually take the back burner. It may seem like something small, but once you pop that bubble, the results could actually be in your favor.
Alyssa WilsonPublished 6 years ago in EducationGet Comfortable With Discomfort
*This post references a few books and readings: Plato's "Allegory of the Cave", Charles Mooney's "Made Up Minds", and the meditations of Descartes. Part of this piece was an assignment I had for an English class, but I really liked ideas I had going so I decided to continue the paper and publish it.
Charlotte NovakPublished 6 years ago in Education10 Bachelor's Degree Programs You Never Knew Existed
A lot of people want to be the best at what they do, so they seek higher education. That's tough if you're talking about something broad like math or English; but if you get hyper-specific then it becomes easier. Just imagine graduating summa cum laude from one of the tippy-top of the nation's bachelor's degree programs specializing in citrus. You're going to be on the cover of Citrus magazine, one of the "thirty-under-thirty in citrus," and citrus magnates will be talking about you when they angrily scream, "Get me the best!" into their cellphones. Here are just ten pathways to being the best at something you didn't even know you could be the best in.
Devon ThomasPublished 6 years ago in Education