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With tests, projects, school activities, and other academic events (mostly) out of the way, it’s time to take a well-deserved break! Summer is the perfect time to catch up on your summer reading list 2017—whether that be the latest bestseller or a classic you’ve been meaning to get to. While part of your summer should …

While the prospect of a relaxing summer sounds delightful, it might be time to consider summer courses. Internships and jobs are important to consider as well. Each course of action has its own pros and cons. Here are a few reasons to think about the choice of summer classes. Taking summer classes during college In …

Finals! Yes, they’re scary. Yes, they’re intimidating. Fortunately, they’re not impossible. You can pass your final exam. All it takes is some steps to make your exam learning a little easier and a little less frightening. Even better, if you get your final exam done well then you’ll be in a much better position for …

As you think about starting college, remember you will have a lot more on your plate than you did in high school. Besides, you would most likely not be living at home, so you will have to master the art of balancing homework, laundry, meals, a possible job, and more. If you can manage the …

Choosing a college is a huge milestone in one’s life and therefore—it can be rather stressful. According to Medical Daily, a lot of high school graduates experience symptoms of the burn-out syndrome and they find it extremely hard to stay calm due to a lot of pressure they feel. If you too are a freshman-to-be, …

It’s easy to get excited about your high school graduation and graduation party, and why shouldn’t you be? You’ve put in four years of effort for this moment. Enjoy it, savor it, but keep in mind that if you’re going to college in the fall, there are some ways to plan ahead. Save any monetary …

A college mentor can have an indelible impact on the life of a student in many different ways. Check out some of the reasons why having a mentor in college is so important. Gives Your Confidence A Boost When You Need It Most With a rigid curriculum, nonstop exams and assignments, and plenty of studying, …

“Once you stop learning, you start dying” These wise words have been attributed to Albert Einstein. It’s easy to understand where the famed physicist was coming from. After all, we’re taking in new information and processing it into understanding all the time. Even if we’re not consciously aware of it. We never stop learning, and …

Essay word counts and page limits matter a lot in the collegiate world. Almost every written assignment—whether it’s for a class, scholarship, or college admissions essay—will have some limitation. You need to be able to work within those limitations. Precision and conciseness are valuable skills exemplified by sticking to word counts. With that in mind, …

College life is demanding, to say the least. There’s so much to keep track of. Your grades, your fellow students, what party to go to this weekend and more. For that reason, you could use some help. The good news is that it’s here. All you need to do is go to the apps store …