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Finals week is coming up, and with it comes a mountain of stress. Vacation is right around the corner, so close that you can almost taste it. Before you can relax too much, however, you have to finish out strong. Not to worry! Here are nine easy-to-implement strategies to help you master your finals. #1: […]
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This summer marked four years since my Fulbright Summer Institute in Belfast, Northern Ireland. While I’ve talked about Fulbright scholarships, study abroad, and studying abroad in Belfast in other articles, I’ve never talked directly about my Fulbright Summer Institute experience. Quite honestly, I couldn’t find the words to describe everything that came out of this
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At one point or another in your college career, you might wonder whether or not you should take community college classes. The idea might seem like it’s intimidating, a waste of time, or more hassle. It certainly can be frustrating to have one more thing cutting into your breaks, or one more thing adding to
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It’s easy to lose motivation, especially when life gets tough. In college, you’re balancing many things: studies, work, career searches, internships, dorm life, time management, relationships, and more. It can often feel like your mind is going in a thousand directions and you don’t know where to start. These overwhelming feelings are normal, and if
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In my experience, the people who excelled the most in college weren’t necessarily the smartest people, but they were the ones who figured out how to manage their time well. There is no perfect method for time management in college, as everyone’s brain works a bit differently. Your first semester is the perfect time to
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College graduation came and passed a few months ago, and now you’re navigating life post-graduation. While this is a time of great joy and a celebration of achievement, it can also be a time of uncertainty. These confused feelings after graduation aren’t talked about often, and today, I want to give voice to them. There
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You finally made it through high school. After having everything mapped out for you for four years, your fate is now (finally) in your own hands. While this is liberating, it can also be a bit terrifying. For many, this question of what to do the summer after senior year looms over their heads. With
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Your senior year of college can be incredibly bittersweet–and overwhelming. One of the things that becomes more and more stressful is the idea of what comes after you graduate. For those who don’t go on to pursue a higher degree, a career is usually the way to go. This can be incredibly stressful, especially if
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They say that your twenties are the best time of your life. From finishing college to finally being able to drink to establishing your career and exploring, much is changing during this period. With all this excitement, however, comes some downsides that people rarely talk about. Stress, a feeling of loss, and perhaps worst of
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Learning a language is one of the best gifts we can give ourselves. It opens doors, allows us to meet people, and teaches us infinite amounts about other cultures. However, it can often be daunting without the right support or resources. The good news is that college is the perfect time to embark on your
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