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Question Asked · Grad School Q&A
What are some things you are going to do to make the next semester go smoother?
Question Asked · Grad School Q&A
If you're finishing graduate school in the Spring, will you strive toward your dream job in the Summer?
Question Asked · Campus Life Q&A
What dreams came true for you in 2017 and/or what goals were you able to reach in 2017?
Answer · Academic Life Q&A
How do you plan to improve your relationships/friendships in 2018?
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I plan on telling the people in my life how much I appreciate them regularly. I have a lot of people in my life that do things for me and... (more)Read 1 Answer
Question Asked · Study Abroad Q&A
I'm traveling to Mexico, any tips on how to travel safely in the country, best food to eat while there?
Question Asked · Housing Q&A
What are 10 things every guy should have in his apartment no matter what?
Question Asked · Housing Q&A
What are 10 things every girl should have in her apartment no matter what?
Question Asked · Housing Q&A
I'm getting my first apartment in the Spring, can you help me with a list of essentials?
Answer · Academic Life Q&A
While everyone is planning new resolutions for the new year, I'm planning to keep some things that are working for me the same. What are some things you will just continue doing once the clock strikes 12?
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I'm going to continue to use a planner to keep my life planned and organized. I feel like it helped my 2017 feel a lot more organized and... (more)Read 1 Answer
Answer · Housing Q&A
What are some tips on changing my apartment around just a little for 2018?
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I think rearranging your space can completely change how you feel about it and in it. Try moving bulky furniture like a couch,... (more)Read 2 Answers
Question Asked · Health & Wellness Q&A
Does anyone travel for both work and school simultaneously? If so, how do you balance it?
Answer · Academic Life Q&A
What are some of your favorite activities to do off your college campus during Winter?
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Reading! I love to work on my list of books to read because I don't have anything assigned to me and have the time to read what I want. I... (more)Read 2 Answers
Question Asked · Academic Life Q&A
How many books do you read in a year completely? Are they nonfiction or fiction?
Answer · Health & Wellness Q&A
Is it okay to fast periodically [from food, social media, parties] in college?
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Fasting from certain things is definitely healthy. I have found that when I am super busy I go on "fasts" from social media by accident,... (more)Read 2 Answers
Answer · Health & Wellness Q&A
What is your daily soda/soft drink intake?
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I try not to drink soft drinks at all, but I absolutely LOVE sweet tea. (more)Read 1 Answer
Answer · Health & Wellness Q&A
What is your daily coffee/caffeine intake?
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It depends on my schedule for the day but I always start out with one cup of coffee, if I need a pick me up by afternoon I'll get another... (more)Read 4 Answers
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Be willing to work [even longer than required and even if you don't get paid]. Also, be willing to learn, meaning be teachable. Be eager to make progress for the company and for yourself.
The type of degree program the school has as well as how far a degree from that school will take you in life. Secondary to that is finances and I think this is secondary because once you get the education no matter the cost, you will always have... (more)
It isn't a wise idea to have your mom tag along with you into the interview. Of course, she can sit in the car or drop you off and pick you up or even stay at the hotel or in the waiting area. Many parents do. But the idea is that you will have to... (more)
There are often current students who might have a two-bedroom apartment and want to rent out the other room. You can find many of these by looking on Facebook groups specific to your college or your location.
Grad school is a time to make your mark in your academic career (make extra efforts to study hard and pay attention in class, use your time wisely and stay focused on your end goal). Grad school is also a time to network (get to know people who... (more)
Bring a list of pertinent extra-curricular activities, honors [especially if they relate to the degree program you're looking to get into] and your passion for a particular subject or hobby.
Sometimes, it can be a great idea to live with other people while in graduate school, but sometimes it can be the worst decision. It depends on the level of responsibility amid the shared living space as far as finances, utilities, and supplies.... (more)
This depends on your lifestyle and the way you prefer your living arrangements to be. It also depends a lot on your financial situation. If you're in a dorm, it may not be a lot of choices. But you have an apartment or shared house, you may be able to arrange this.
Work and make your own money. Make two or three jobs if you have to. Take responsibility for the decisions you make and blame no one for your upbringing or for the difficulties you face. Pay ALL of your bills. Get your education and set your own... (more)
If you think you will need everything within the next semester, find some storage space to keep it for a few months. If you won't need it for another year or so, ship it home or to a friend's house. Then, there are always people in need who could benefit from it.
Start asking at least 4-6 months ahead of time as many professors [depends on subject matter] so they can put it on their agenda/schedule. Follow up each month until you get it.
Get some good sleep and have a plan and purpose for the next day so you can have a "why" to wake up.
If all your notes are on your computer, I would say to save them until the end of college. If the notes are on paper, I would think to throw away notes after each school year depending on the class and what you need or don't need.
At the end of the semester, you can choose to keep your textbooks and read through them as most students don't read the entire textbook in a semester. Or, you can sell them. Facebook is great way to sell your textbooks.
Get a partner, meaning a classmate who is also in the class, and work through the class together. I've worked through several classes with two of my friends and it has made it so much easier.
Pick a quiet place that works for you. Some like the library while other prefer a coffee shop or their room. Log out of your social media accounts. Turn your phone on silent and turn it face down on the table or set it across the room. Mentally... (more)
Throw a party at your house or a friend's house and choose who brings what and who comes.Get into a small group and work on vision boarding and planning for following year.Go to the movies -- find something inspiring or exciting to watch.Go to... (more)
Wearing your PJs to class can give the impression that you don't care about your education and/or that you are not serious. It can also make other students feel a certain uncomfortable way. Yes, college can be a pre-curser for how you should act professionally in your next phase of life.
Be strategic and methodical about what you absolutely have to do to complete finals. Then, list it out and apply a time window to get it done. Clear your schedule of everything else if you can and focus in that time window on the task until it is... (more)
Read a little bit at a time every day. Since I do not have much time in the day between work, school, and traveling, reading for 5 minutes a day has been helpful and allowed me to finish multiple lengthy books.
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