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It’s completely normal to believe, as I did in the summer of 2013, that leaving for college is the end of your childhood, the beginning of the “real world.” You may be upset at leaving your friends, your family, your hometown, everything that’s been comfortable and known to you. I certainly was. You may think …

For most students, the biggest struggle between high school and college courses is the autonomy you’re given. Professors don’t monitor your progress nearly as close as most high school classes. The course may have very little homework and tests create a large portion of your grade. It is easy to fall into the trap of …

Going away to college was one of those butterflies-in-your-stomach-but-it’s-reached-capacity feelings. I had an idea of what to expect because I had heard stories from friends and family members, but not really. Even with the stories, I still learned some things I didn’t sign up for. So, I’m sharing my knowledge with you. Here are three …

If you think you are doing everything in your power to do good on a certain class, but you still feel like results aren’t good enough, it’s time to reassess your methods and come up with a new plan. Here are some tips that will help you get the most out of every class, improve …

Going away to college was one of the best decisions I ever made, hands down. It gave me so many wonderful experiences. However, before that happened, the thought of college was both exciting and daunting at the same time. I was one of those kids itching to leave the nest, but at the same time …

If I had one phrase to tell my college-bound self it would be: love yourself. I think when most students go off to college they fall into an array of traps that leads them to self-doubt. I have always been a sentimental person who feels very deeply. When I started college and was bombarded with …

Notes are essential to the successful college student. Good notes can be the difference between passing a test and failing. I know I took my first year or two to discover how I needed to take great notes. Here is a short list of suggestions to help new students out: Organize The biggest thing I …

Studying for the ACT or SAT? Gearing up for a test in your least favorite class? Got a college final coming up? Just need to memorize something quick? We found 5 more ways to improve your memory. Pay attention! There will be a pop quiz. (No, really, there’s a quiz at the end). The 8 Second …

Dear Parents, College transitions aren’t easy, not for your student and not for you either. You spent 18 or so years of your life raising someone, teaching them what is good and what is bad, helping them become the best person they can be. Seeing them leave is one of the hardest things you will …

The laptop is used with more and more frequency in college classrooms, but what about the classic notebook? Is typing better than writing by hand? Professors say that laptops are a liability and distraction in class. However, students report that laptops are more beneficial than traditional note-taking. So who is right? What are the pros …