Back to School STUDY HACKS
Back to School STUDY HACKS As the first day of school approaches, it means it’s time to switch gears. Whether you spent your summer lying by the pool, traveling, waiting tables, or playing sports, it’s safe to assume you didn’t spend much time studying for exams. Since you’re going to be a little bit out […]
Sorority Rush: Reasons, Realities, and Reminders
At my university, formal recruitment took place during the second semester. We had the first semester to move in, explore campus, adjust to college, make friends, and find our rhythm before the chaos of rush was upon us. My southern school was about 50% Greek, but after spending a semester on campus, it definitely felt […]
The 10 Best Things About Studying Abroad in College
I studied abroad at the University of Sydney in Australia during the spring semester of 2012. Four years later, I’m still talking about it like it was yesterday. It was, without a doubt, the most wonderful, life-changing experience of my life. Looking back, I can’t believe how unbelievably fortunate and lucky I was to have […]
Get Involved with Dance Marathon- #FTK
When you get to college, you’re inevitably going to have a few sleepless nights. Often times you’ll be in the library, finishing a paper, studying for an exam, and drinking a coffee with an extra shot of espresso at 3 a.m. Other nights, however, you’ll get to spend your nights having fun, losing sleep to […]
Five Things I Learned from My College Roommate
When I received my college acceptance letter and my application anxieties finally subsided, a whole new set of fears conveniently began to consume me. Holy moly– I’m officially going to college. Will I be able to handle the coursework? Will I make friends? Will I be homesick? One of my most pressing concerns, however, was […]
How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation
How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation The real question here is, how do you become the kind of person your teachers and bosses want to write a letter of recommendation for? They’re putting their name on the line – give them a reason to. Of course, you didn’t read this article until you needed […]
Word of Mouth: If You Like It, Share It
Word of Mouth: If You Like It, Share It Nobody hates cold calling as much as the person making the cold call. Word of mouth is the best kind of marketing. Your word is the backbone on which small businesses grow and the economy flourishes. Word of Mouth Marketing: Most of what we do at The […]
Why We Can’t Concentrate Anymore
Why We Can’t Concentrate Anymore (Hint: It’s Not Our Fault) I’ve always been fascinated by the development of the human brain. It’s a phenomenon we don’t fully understand yet (and one we might never comprehend), but what we do know is the brain has a unique and impressive ability to adapt – especially during development. In today’s […]
Secrets to Finding a Job After College
Secrets to Finding a Job After College Finding a job after college is no easy task. It is scary and feels like someone is pushing you off a cliff. But with a little information, this process doesn’t have to be so bad. Finding a job is quite do-able if you do it right. Here are things […]
14 Things You Need to Know Before Going to College
14 Things You Need to Know Before Going to College Going to college can be scary and overwhelming. But get ready to enjoy the freedom! We’ve asked parents and students to chime in to write our list of things you need to know before going to college, and here’s what they said. “College will […]