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To improve college study skills, teachers encourage good study habits, following attendance policy
While of course there are the Dean’s List students out there, most college students aren’t exactly known for having the best study habits. And don’t think this goes unnoticed by your professors and employers! Whether it’s non-adherence to the attendance … Continue reading
Posted in CB Blog, College life, College majors, College success tips, Internships, Student jobs, Summer jobs
Tagged interviewing, student advice, TheBrainiac
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New school year, new experiences to boost your student advantage
“There’s a whole world out there” is probably something you’ve heard people say. And it’s so true. Maybe you spent the first half of the school year playing it safe, getting to know the school and adjusting to dorm life. … Continue reading
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Tagged bad habits, good habits, new school year, student advice, TheBrainiac
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From student health to study habits: What not to do when starting the new school year
You got through the first semester – phew! But another semester is looming. Friends, parents, and older siblings who have done it all before are hammering you with advice on how to handle dorm life, student health, study habits, avoiding … Continue reading
Posted in CB Blog, College life, College success tips, Study advice, Study tips
Tagged good habits, new school year, student advice, study tips, TheBrainiac
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Top tips for setting goals for the new year: Academic success, career planning and more
It’s now a brand new year and there’s no time like the present to re-evaluate your goals for academic success and career planning. Setting goals is the process of defining where you want to go and the best way of … Continue reading
College life: Keeping your balance the college way!
Probably the most useful thing I’ve learned in my college life is how to stay afloat while balancing school, work, personal and social life. It’s not a lesson that comes easily learned; it takes more of a trial and error approach. But … Continue reading
Posted in College life, College success tips, Greek life, Student health
Tagged career advice, student advice, time management
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After final exams are over, it’s time for winter break fun!
Once final exams have come to an end you’re more than ready for the winter break. Like many students, you’ll be spending more time with your family, but you’ll want to find other activities to keep boredom at bay. Reading, … Continue reading
Organization tips for student success in college: It’s time to create new habits
Now that you’re in college, the term papers and projects that you create can be a source of anxiety — but they are also an invaluable opportunity to hone your skills in research, organization and presentation. Although you may never use the … Continue reading
Good, better, best — How to write a winning scholarship essay
You’re getting your groove around campus. Giving class the ‘ole college try. But if you didn’t realize it before moving into the dorm, higher education has a pretty steep price tag these days, and a little extra cash sure could … Continue reading
Feeling overwhelmed: The secrets to getting good grades in college
You learn pretty quickly that college is a whole different ballgame from high school. And no, that’s not a reference to having to report to mom and dad where you’re going and what time you’ll be getting back. The responsibility … Continue reading
Posted in College success tips, Learning resources, Study advice
Tagged good grades, student advice, TheBrainiac
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