Welcome to my new series – Ask a Graduate! In this post, I’m answering some questions I received about preparing for college. This is such an important topic! Why? Because preparing…
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I have to be honest – I’m totally traditional when it comes to providing note taking tips for college students. What do I mean by that? Well, it means that you aren’t…
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I always saw myself as a good student growing up. I never seemed to have an issue with staying on top of my work or getting good grades without studying much.…
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Two years ago I wrote a popular post called 10 Study Tips for College Students, and I’m honored that it has reached the computer screens of thousands of people all over…
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Whether you’re an incoming college freshman or a soon-to-be graduating senior, learning how to be organized is extremely important. Not only will you need this skill to stay on top of…
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Shopping for college dorm room decor is almost as exciting as the first day itself! I saw aisles and aisles of cute pillows, light up signs, and other knick-knacks as I…
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I know how stressful the transition from high school to college can be. I was there only a few short years ago. I remember worrying about whether I would get accepted…
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You’ve finished your finals, packed up your dorm room, and drove off into the sunset (or down the street if you live close to your school). After nine months of late…
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What does it really mean to be a successful college student? For some, it’s getting a high enough GPA to graduate with honors. For others, it’s showing up to every class…
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In high school, you probably had the idea of going to college shoved down your throat, but as important as higher education is, the truth is that nothing makes you more…
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There are thousands of articles out there teaching you how to write a college paper, but today I want to focus on those things you SHOULDN’T do. In a professor’s eyes,…
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If there’s one thing my undergrad years taught me, it’s that life is so much greater than the drama that goes on during high school. On that same note, the academic…