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Conquering Your College Freshman Fears

Published on Monday, May 6th, 2013 by admin

Going to college for the first time is intimidating, and for some it can be downright nerve-racking and scary. However, being nervous about starting your first year of university is the most normal thing you can do. Your anxiety is a sign that you are already interested in doing well. Rest assured that most of [...]

Tips on Getting a Summer Job as a College Student

Published on Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 by admin

Your finals are only a few weeks away. It may be a stressful time for you at this time but this is the best time to find a summer job or internship before it is too late. Knowing how to get a summer job is simply once you know where to look, and while the [...]

What you shouldn’t be sharing on Social Media

Published on Friday, April 12th, 2013 by admin

As the years go by, people are becoming more and more comfortable with social media. In 10 years time this is what all people will know – sharing their photos, connecting with others (and strangers) on a very personal level. The definition of privacy has been blurred by the use of Facebook and other social [...]

What is an Informational Interview and How it Can Help Your Career

Published on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 by admin

If you have exhausted your job search, an informational interview is a very effective tool for you to use in your job hunt. It’s a popular way of networking within your industry. Essentially it’s an interview initiated by the job seeker whereby they asks for career and industry advice rather than employment. The job seeker [...]

Letters of Recommendation: The Basics

Published on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 by admin

The college application process can be a stressful time with, potentially life changing decisions being made by students young and old. While acquiring a letter of recommendation may seem relatively trivial, it is still important to choose the right people and approach them in a way that will ensure you receive the letters, which are [...]

7 Items to Cook in Your Microwave

Published on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 by admin

Microwave cooking is great when you do not have a full kitchen, which is usually the case when living in a university or college dorm. However, even off campus housing can give you limited kitchen options especially when you are trying to find a budget friendly rental. Won’t this make my food taste horrible and [...]

How to Make Notes from Your Reading

Published on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 by admin

Note taking is a crucial and valued skill that is constantly honed throughout the academic process. It is essentially the ability to filter high volumes of information into precise and cohesive statements for review later so is to omit the large bulk of the information or “the fat”. If your note taking isn’t well defined [...]

The Best Cities for New College Graduates in 2013

Published on Friday, April 5th, 2013 by admin

If you remember back, we’ve all had experience working part-time jobs to pay our way through college or university, with prospects of leaving to get a full-time job and pursue a career in something you love or studied at college. However, nowadays, things have changed. Students are finding it difficult to let go of their [...]

5 Things you should never Say to Your Professor

Published on Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 by admin

Whether you are a new student or in your fourth year, there are certain things you should know about what you should and shouldn’t say to your professors. Remember, they have heard every excuse in the book – and creative ones as well. We compiled a list of what professors consider to be the top [...]

The Benefits of Waking up Earlier and How to Achieve It

Published on Monday, March 18th, 2013 by J. Gomes

You’re a night owl and have been for as long as you can remember – many of us are. It is one of the hardest habits to break, going from staying up until the late hours and waking up later, giving you just enough time to shower, eat and out the door you go. If [...]