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Dealing with disappointment
Disappointment is an inevitability in every aspect of life, and everyone will face it in one way or another during college. A lower-than-wanted test score, not making it into the ideal program or internship, relationship misfortunes, whatever. It will happen. The key is in what you do next. Here are some tips. Learn lessons, but […]
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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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Ways to make money in college
College brings a rush of excitement and independence, but the time constraints of school limits most college students’ ability to work. That being said, there are many ways to earn a little extra money while still attending classes full time. In order to help you decide what side hustle best fits your lifestyle, let’s look […]
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When to seek out therapy
College is stressful College is stressful. It just is. If you’re reaching the point where you feel you can’t handle your stress, you feel absolutely overwhelmed, or you find that your work or relationships are starting to suffer, then it may be time to seek help. If you have had thoughts of hurting yourself, or […]
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Making Time for Hobbies
As a college student, there’s never enough time in the day. Between classes, studying, and late nights with friends, it can be difficult to find time for anything else, let alone hobbies. At the same time, having hobbies is a crucial part of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and taking care of your mental and […]
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Chill Summer Activities in Utah Valley
“Only boring people get bored” is the maxim that haunted my summers when I was growing up. But getting creative about how to have fun when it feels like you’re melting isn’t always easy to do. At least when the heat won’t let up, it narrows the options down. After all, is there a better […]
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A Guide to Buses in Utah County
BYU and UVU students have free transit on all UTA (Utah Transit Authority) services, including the UVX bus line, the FrontRunner, SLC light rail, and local buses. Your student ID card functions as your bus pass. Note that the UVX bus is free for all riders. If you’re not a student at these institutions, or […]
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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 […]