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Study help: Academic tutoring and college writing centers take the stress out of studying
As you finished up the end of your previous semester, you may have felt as if you were barely able to keep your head above water. As you venture into this new semester, however, take a look at all the study help … Continue reading
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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Post holiday blues: How to have fun on a college budget in the new year
If the holiday spending spree has left you feeling post-festivities withdrawal, no need to despair. Just because your wallet seems vacuum-dried, it doesn’t mean you have to stay home alone munching on ramen for the next month. Here are some … Continue reading
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
How to make new friends and get rid of bad habits in college
The new year is here, and while you have been hard at work studying this term, you may not have found the time to have an active social life. In addition, you know that bad habits die hard, and this … Continue reading
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Top 10 college safety tips
With your new-found freedom at college, sometimes safety precautions are the furthest thing from your mind. However, from the college dorm life reality of someone stealing something from your room to running into trouble while walking home from a late … Continue reading
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
Packing up: Tips on moving out for winter break
Colleges and universities across the United States will close their doors in a week or two to allow staff and students a much-needed break for the holidays with families and friends. So, what does this mean to you, the student … Continue reading
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Tagged dorm life, moving out, organization, TheBrainiac, winter break, winter vacation
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