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Developing Routines
Most of us benefit greatly from routines. They help us stay consistent and effective in our work. Now, there are some people who don’t seem to require organization or routine, and by some strange alchemy produce effective work from chaos. For these people I have envy. For everyone else, I have some advice. So, here […]
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How to Find an Internship
We’ve all heard the word internship before, but what does that really mean, why would you want one, and if you did, how could you find one? I remember thinking all of these things to myself when I was graduating from high school and deciding whether to go to college or to start working. Internships […]
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Why You Need a LinkedIn
When I was a freshman in college, multiple professors emphasized the importance of networking and preparing for the future. They recommended stopping by their office hours and connecting with my peers in my classes. At the time, I figured it was something to worry about later, I simply wanted to enjoy being a new freshman […]
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How to Decorate Your Dorm Room
Even if your room is the size of a postage stamp, you deserve to live in a beautiful space. It’s that simple. Starting college can be a stressful time, and transforming blank cement walls and a mini fridge into a personalized space can seem intimidating, you should make your room visually appealing because… A cluttered […]
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Recreational Reading
Perhaps you’re like me. Perhaps, as a kid, you could easily tear through multiple 300-page novels in a week – and now find it difficult to sit through a 25-minute TV show without instinctively checking your phone. Perhaps you’re also like me, in that you find yourself regularly wandering used bookstores and buying new volumes […]
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Test-taking Strategies to Get You Through Finals
Not everyone is equally suited to excel at standardized testing, but until that staple of our education system changes, it’s best to approach tests in an organized way.
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Finishing the Semester Strong: A Post-Thanksgiving Pep Talk
Thanksgiving break has just ended. Finals are around the corner. The assignments are piling up. This is the epitome of crunch time. It’s going to be hard, but here are three tips from a hardened college vet on how to finish strong:
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Tips for studying when you’d rather be doing anything else
As the semester goes on and the burnout builds, work for your classes may feel like the last thing you want to do (in fact, sleep might be the thing you want most—I get it). But most assignments are actually for the benefit of your own learning of the material, and studying is an inevitability. Here are a few ways to help you study smarter instead of harde
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How lists and planners are the lifeline of productivity
If you’re a full-time student, you likely will be taking anywhere from three to five classes per semester, and, unfortunately, professors usually assign homework as if they’re the only course on your schedule. Staying on top of deadlines will be your saving grace.