All of the college advice that you could ever need: academic, lifestyle, and transitioning to career. If you’re from SDSU, there’s a special section for you here!
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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So you’ve decided to become a teacher. Congratulations! While the year (or more) ahead of you won’t be easy, it will be rewarding and eye-opening, and you’ll come out understanding what it truly means to be a teacher. A credential program doesn’t always feel the most straightforward, and there are so many what-ifs within the
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Relationships are hard. Breakups are even harder. That much can’t be argued. When you have to cope with a college breakup, however, it sometimes feels as though the world is ending. Parting from the person you’ve experienced so much (and so many new things) with is difficult, and while nothing can really strip that initial
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Solo female travel is incredibly rewarding, but it can also be extremely intimidating. Unlike a study abroad, you’re providing yourself with support, and you have to plan everything out. However, also unlike a study abroad, you have near unlimited freedom and fewer obligations. While there is more to think about, traveling abroad by yourself is an amazing
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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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When I was looking for information about teaching credential programs, I didn’t have the best luck finding useful information. As I went into my program, I did feel like I was going in a bit blind. I had so many questions and so few answers. What were the job placement rates? Was it better than
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Burnout after high school is a real thing, and it’s not acknowledged often enough. While some people might spend their high school years messing around, many of us spent them working our asses off to get into a good college. After four years of a constant hustle, it’s only natural to feel exhausted. Going into
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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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If you go to SDSU, you might have heard of the Leadership Certificate. Offered through the office of Student Life and Leadership, the SDSU Leadership Certificate is a great way to gain leadership skills and set yourself apart. Below, I’ll go over what it is, what to expect, my experience, and why you should consider
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