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Maximize your university experience with these tips for all things collegiate–how to achieve a perfect GPA, select the right major, finance your college education and more.
7 Reasons to Finish Assignments Early
One of my favorite undergraduate literature professors had a mantra that there were no due dates for papers in his class. You could do them all in the first couple of weeks, you could work on them gradually throughout the semester, or you could do them all at the last minute.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA7 years ago in Education
Liv Boeree and Igor Kurganov Come to Warwick University!
On Saturday, November 24, Warwick University's Poker Society (WSP) will hold a 24 hour charity event. Both donations and the money placed into each poker game will be presented to "Raising for Effective Giving" (REG). This charitable organisation aims to create "a world where all people use evidence and rationality to have the biggest impact with their philanthropy," in which the group attempts to "empower people to make better giving choices by promoting the idea of effective giving, providing donation advice to individuals and organizations, and supporting fundraising campaigns and events."
By Gregory Segal7 years ago in Education
Transfer Tips from a Community College Employee
After working at a community college for nearly two years and being a transfer student myself, I’ve got some tips and warnings if you’re embarking on this journey too. In that time, I worked in a one-stop-shop registration and advising office and later in the designated registrar’s office.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA7 years ago in Education
7 Important Questions for College Roommates
College acceptance letters should be littering social media posts in the next couple of months which means there will be an abundance of incoming college freshman rushing to join FaceBook housing groups. Social media is a great way to meet potential roommates, especially for students who do not want to room with someone from their hometown. In the excitement of finding a roommate and thinking about housing assignments, however, some important questions for potential roommates can be overlooked which leads to potential consequences down the road. Hindsight is 20/20 and I personally wish I would have asked my current roommate some of these questions before rooming together for the 2018-19 academic year. Seven of the most important questions everyone should ask potential future roommates are listed below.
By hannah Long7 years ago in Education
Did You Know You Can Go to College Debt-Free?
Ah, student loans, how I loathe you. I loathe what you've done to every generation of college student. I loathe how easy it is to sign up for you, how much you cost, and how long it takes to pay you off. Actually, I feel that way about all loans, but that's another story. :)
By Sarah Jane7 years ago in Education
Failure of Education Today
I have a deep concern for our education system in the United States. I don't believe young people are receiving the quality of education needed to survive in this world successfully. I will give you some examples from my own life that will explain what I mean.
By Denise Willis7 years ago in Education
How to Survive College
College is basically the point of life you officially become an adult. Like, grade A adulting. Most of you are living with parents still like I am, some are living on your own. This is some tips and tricks to SURVIVE college and get GOOD grades.
By Brianna Olson7 years ago in Education
