How to Play (and Win) the Waiting Game March 11, 2014 by Mike Sheffey It’s that time of year: admission decision time. Those daunting, time-consuming and incredibly necessary applications that you sent off months ago have yet to result in anything concrete and you –
Making Time for Reading Assignments October 22, 2013 by Veronica Gonzalez Stuck on a textbook or novel on your syllabus? Want to make your reading assignments much easier? Here’s an idea: JUST READ! This may sound too obvious or pointless but it just might be crazy enough
Majoring in a Foreign Language Yields Lifelong Benefits September 24, 2013 by Mike Sheffey As my bio states, I am a Spanish major...and I love it! If you’re considering majoring in a foreign language, here are some helpful tips: It’s time intensive. Foreign languages are about
Federal Incentives for Aid September 9, 2013 by Mike Sheffey Recently, the federal government came out with a proposed plan to encourage academic excellence in college and linking it to federal aid. Linking financial aid to academic performance? Wasn’t this
Understanding College Syllabi August 30, 2013 by Veronica Gonzalez It’s the first day of school. Your instructor walks in and he or she hands out or displays a syllabus on the board. Syllabi will be your best academic friends in college: They will be dispensed to
What to Expect as a Resident Assistant August 27, 2013 by Melissa Garrett Resident assistants. So you’ve seen them around campus and you admire how much they help out their fellow students. You’ve seen how much everybody loves them and what a positive impact they have on
Getting to Know Your College Library August 21, 2013 by Veronica Gonzalez College libraries are often misunderstood and get very little spotlight in the student world. Many students miss the fact that the college library isn't just a place to study – it's also a place to
College Classes: A Matter of Endurance, Not Skill August 1, 2013 by Anthony Guzmán Most can agree that high school was not too challenging. I know this because the standard procedure for me was to complete busy work, memorize stuff and regurgitate that information on test day,
Getting to Know Your Professors August 1, 2013 by Veronica Gonzalez In college, you will never be a stranger to professors. In fact, professors can be your greatest allies if you get to know them academically, professionally and socially. All professors are different
Taking Summer Courses at a School Other Than the One You Attend July 30, 2013 by Mike Sheffey I took AP Statistics in high school and I attend Wofford College full-time during the traditional school year. This summer, however, I’ve been taking statistics at UNCG...so what gives? Well, Wofford