Although we may not know it, our daily lives and actions are informed greatly by our understanding of cultural norms. In our native environments, these cultural norms are all but invisible because we’ve learned to adhere to them without even thinking about it. But when you leave your home to travel or live in a [ Read More ]
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Categories: Class, Internships, School, Studying
As many of you know, it can be difficult to meet up with a tutor on campus. Finding a well-qualified and enthusiastic tutor is the hard part. Then, comes the even harder task of trying to fit a tutoring session into your already-packed schedule … during the times your tutor has available. While you can [ Read More ]
Categories: Class, Everything, Life in College, School, Studying
Online college classes have a reputation for flexibility, allowing you to set your own schedule and work from any location. But this doesn’t mean that an online class is easier than a traditional class; the course content is the same and, despite the obvious benefits of online courses, there are some drawbacks. You can avoid [ Read More ]
We’ve all been there. After what seems like forever, the end of the semester is now upon you. It can sometimes feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Well, guess what, it’s time to stop worrying and start getting your hands dirty in some good, old-fashioned studying! Create a study schedule [ Read More ]
Categories: Class, Life in College, School, Studying
One of the most stressful decisions you have to make during your college years is picking your major. At most schools, this decision has to be set in stone by the end of your freshman year – some programs need to have you started the second you set your foot in the door. So where [ Read More ]
Categories: Class, Everything, Life in College, School, Studying
If you’ve been able to make it this far in your collegiate career without pulling an all-nighter, consider yourself lucky. Those nights with Red Bull and practically falling asleep in your library cubicle are no fun at all – no matter how easy movies or TV make them seem. Unfortunately, I’ve had to pull far [ Read More ]
Categories: Class, Everything, Internships, Life in College, Partying, School, Studying, Work
While my freshman year was practically perfect, there are a few things I wish I would’ve done a little differently. While I can’t change the past, I can fill you in on a couple things I wish I had known when I stepped onto campus for the first time. 1. College Relationships OK so I know [ Read More ]
Categories: Class, College Relationships, Everything, Life in College, School
Go to the Beach or Write That Paper? I Vote for Both! Every now and again the time comes when you are faced with an assignment and you’d rather just jump back in bed, take a long hike, hang with your friends or do just about anything else than write that paper that’s due next [ Read More ]
Science is not just for the here and now; it’s a roadway to the future. Just like a Los Angeles freeway, the scientific roadway divides into smaller pathways going in different directions. Some of those pathways are nearly parallel; others veer off at varying angles. If we think of that freeway as a basic degree, [ Read More ]
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