Staying Immune to Spring Fever
Staying Immune to Spring Fever
Written by Devin Miller
source: sxc.hu
The weather is warming up, the sun is out, and the school days seem to be getting longer and longer. If the clear skies and higher temperatures are making you feel less motivated in school, you probably have a case of spring fever. Some simple tips can [...]
Ever Feel Like you’re Living Two Different Lives? Well, You Might be Right
Written by DeAnna Britton, Relate Contributing Writer
It doesn’t matter what year you are in college; once you leave home and then go back, it’s always different. I still remember my first time coming home from New York when I was a freshman. I had decided to fly home for Thanksgiving and so I flew into [...]
How You Can Edit a College Admission Essay
College essays are basically the ones written as a part of the admission procedure. These have to be very well-written and accurate because your dream rests on them. If you make any mistake, then you will lose the opportunity of joining your dream college. There are several websites that give you tips on how to write [...]
Avoid Dreaded Freshman 15!
Written by Shama Hussain, Relate Contributing Writer
While living on campus is fun, living off of dining hall food is not (most of the time, at least.) Having greasy pizza and fried chicken every night leads to the dreaded “Freshmen 15.” However, you don’t have to resort to an unhealthy eating style if you live in [...]
Sharing Space: Basic Rules for Dorm Life
Written by Shama Hussain, Relate Contributing Writer
Living in the dorms is one of the most exciting aspects of college. You’ll be moving away from your parents for the first time and surrounded by other first-year students who are just as excited as you are. One of the most deciding factors about whether you will love [...]
Slim Down Your College Options
Written by Katie Hinderer, Web Editor
If you are a senior in high school you are probably knee deep in college applications and preparations. And as your mailbox can likely attest there are thousands of options for you pick from. How in the world do you narrow it down to a few solid choices to send [...]
Little Study Tips that Can Make a Big Difference
Yeah, it’s that time already – mid-terms! Gasp!!!
Did you know there are little things you can do to make a big difference on the test day? Don’t get distracted!
Check out our suggestions:
The big key: try to mimic your test-taking facilities when studying.
Chew gum while you study and then chew it again during your test. There is [...]
The Ten Most Easily Overlooked Must-Haves for College Living
Written By Katie Hinderer, Web Editor
By now all you soon to be Freshmen have probably purchased your bed spread and towels for college. And you’ve likely packed up at least two sets of sheets and your poster of Orlando Bloom. But there are a few items that can be overlooked but are a complete must-have [...]
Line Up that Internship
By Kathryn Papanek
It may seem like summer is ages away, but it’s sooner than you think! It’s never too early to start thinking about summer internships—they are a great to learn about a career you might like, meet other people and get experience for your college application. Not sure how to get an internship? Take [...]
Nikki’s Story
By Jessica Trusiani
Nikki’s senior year of college started out great. “I had a lot of good friends, I was rooming with my best friend and I finally felt secure with my life,” Nikki says.
All that changed one night when Nikki went to a party in her dorm building.
“All my friends were there,” Nikki says. “Including [...]
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