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College Myths: Study Abroad Edition

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Studying abroad is an experience many students wish for. This can a very meaningful and inspirational opportunity for students to partake in. However, there are many study abroad myths. We are here to set the record straight.  Myth #1: I can’t afford to study abroad Studying abroad can be less than, equal, or more than …
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How To Take Great Notes!

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
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 …
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Where Powerful Women Went to College

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 29, 2024
On June 14th, 2016 the United State of Women had its first-ever summit. The event drew thousands of attendees and 278 key speakers. Included were powerful women like Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Shonda Rhimes, and Kerry Washington to name just a few. Speakers talked about a variety of issues that face women today. For example, …
Here are 5 ways to improve your memory.
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5 More Brain Hacks to Improve Your Memory

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
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 …
An icon of a laptop on the left, the word "or" in the center, and an icon of a notebook on the right.
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Laptop vs. Notebook: Which is Better to Take Notes On?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
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 …
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Do’s and Don’ts: General Education Classes

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are some basic do’s and don’ts about gen ends. Do: pick classes that you’re interested in, actually learn, and make some friends. Don’t: just go with the easiest class, procrastinate, and lean back on your high school experience. Of course, it’s more complicated than that, which is why we explain each below. When creating …

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