Managing Public Speaking Anxiety
We all have to present our work to others at some point in our graduate careers, and this commitment to public speaking can lead to real anxiety for some individuals. I know this because...
Graduate School Papers and You
Graduate study is all about writing, as the thesis or dissertation is the ticket to graduation. However, lots of writing occurs well before the thesis and dissertation are begun. Most graduate courses require students to write term...
15 Things to do This Spring Break as a Grad Student
In March or April of each year, grad students get a week off from suffering.
Or, at least, a week off from having to attend classes or undergo campus obligations. Multiple ways to spend this...
3 Tips for Conquering Midterm Stress
They say that the first step in overcoming a problem is admitting that you HAVE a problem. So before you can deal with your midterm stress, you have to recognize it for what it...
Class Participation in Grad School
In college, students are responsible for their own education. Most professors spend a considerable amount of time preparing lessons, activities, and assignments for classes, but the responsibility for embracing and learning the material lies on students....
The Commonality Between James Bond and a Grad Student
Grad students and Agent 007 might just be another two contradicting concepts. But wait; let’s see what they really have in common. Let me start with 5 of the things I can think about...
10 Best Tips for Success in Online College Classes
10 Best Tips For Success in Online College Classes
So, you’ve decided to take an online course. Maybe you’ve decided to take all of your classes online. There are certainly many great reasons for doing...
5 Ways to Get Your First Internship in College
Internships are important
In this day and age, internships are not only encouraged, but they’ve also become a necessity. Working as an intern (most of the time without pay) will allow young students such as...
Life Hacks for Going Back to School After Winter Break
Winter break … it was fun while it lasted. Whether you were ready to escape your family and head back to college or you never wanted your vacation to end, all college students must...
How to be a Better Reader
How to be a Better Reader
Take a trip to your local elementary school, and you’ll likely see one subject touted more than the rest on bulletin boards, classroom doors and motivational posters: reading. Reading...