Academics
5 Mentors Who Can Change Your Life
Let’s be real: College is confusing. By the end of it, we’re somehow supposed to figure out what we want to do in the world and major in something conducive to future jobs. If you haven’t had your “I don’t know what to do with my life” break down yet, brace yourself. The truth [...]
How to Make Study Groups Work
It’s midterms season once again and some of you may be wondering how you’re going to fit all of this studying in on top of all of the papers and reading and problem sets you have to do. It just might be time to rethink the whole study group concept and reconfigure it so it can help reduce you’re workload and stress, not add to it.
Studying Simplified: The Chegg Textbook Solutions App
The textbook rental company Chegg has developed an app for the iPhone, iTouch, and iPad called Chegg Textbook Solutions that allows you to scan your textbook barcode through your device’s camera, and have instant access to solutions to questions in that book.
Taking a Semester Off: Why It’s Not the End of the World
The best thing about college is that it is a time for growing. I think a lot of us get into this mindset of what the “typical” college experience should be, what the “typical” college student is like, and are blindsided when things change. I’m here to tell you it’s okay if plans change.
How to Survive the Housing Lottery Scramble
It’s that time of year! The housing lottery is upon us. Remember when ResLife did all of the work and all we had to do was hope our roommate wasn’t a freak? Oh, those were the good days. The roommate scramble is now in full swing and the drama is hitting an all time peak. If you’re having the housing lottery blues, here’s some key info to keep in mind.
Making the Most of Your College Experience
So, you made it, the big step, college. Want to make the most of your experience in the short time you have? Here are a few ways to get all the bang for your buck. Keep an eye out for events going on around campus: There is a lot to do besides school work, [...]