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How to Send a Professional Email

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

In high school and college, you’ll likely be in contact with teachers, professors, employers, and more through email. It’s important to know how to send an appropriate, professional email that doesn’t make the reader cringe. Here are 6 tips to help you communicate like a pro: Use an Appropriate Email Address “BasketballLuvr99@hotmail.com”…Wait, what? No professional …

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College and High School Studying: When to Partner Up and When to Go Solo

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are advantages and disadvantages to both studying in a group and studying alone. While there is no perfect answer, we came up with some helpful ideas of when to consider studying on your own, and when to get together with a partner or group. Studying Alone Studying alone can be beneficial for a variety …

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Scholarships for Anthropology Majors

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Anthropology is the study of humanity, regarding the development of various cultures and societies across the globe. Understanding anthropology is important in realizing how our societies relate to one another. If you’re an anthropology major, keep reading to see the scholarships that are out there for you! Arthur C. Parker Scholarship for Archaeological Training Amount: …

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5 Reasons Why You Should Join a Student Organization

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Involve yourself with what’s going on on campus and make new friends through a student organization! They often offer leadership opportunities, learning experiences, and environments to network with professionals. Here are five great benefits of joining student organizations: Better Grades and Time Management While you may think that keeping up with your classes is going …

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Are There Any Resources for First-Generation College Students?

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

The answer is yes! In the world of higher education, about 30% of all students are first-generation, meaning they are the first in their family to attend a college. Because they are a large portion of students today, colleges and universities need to have resources available for them. First-Generation Scholarships There are many scholarships out …

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5 Things Freshman Should Do Their First Week of College

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Starting off on the right foot at college is important for staying on track. Here are a few tips for freshmen to consider doing during their first week of college. Be Prepared Make sure you have all the materials you need for your upcoming coursework. Show up to class with pens, pencils, notebooks, maybe a …

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What are Sun Grant Colleges?

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

The United States Congress passed the Sun Grant Research Initiative Act of 2003 in an effort to pair land-grant universities with national laboratories and other groups to work towards creating a more sustainable country with domestically produced energy. The Sun Grant Centers are the land-grant university representatives for their regions of the United States. The …

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What I Wish I’d Known Before College: Smile, Relax, Think

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Four years ago, I moved into Burge residence hall at the University of Iowa. I was excited as could be to start my new journey. Although I was going to school in-state, I was about five hours from home. Moreso, I was further than some of my peers whose homes were in another state. I …

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Do’s and Don’ts: College Study Groups

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on February 24, 2023

Academics in college can be more time-consuming than you are used to. There are lots of different ways to study and prepare to succeed in your classes. A popular study method in college is to form study groups. Having other students to study with can help with accountability. Here are some tips for how to …