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A Year Off School
June 19th, 2018. The day I finally graduated from high school. There was people crying, people jumping up and down & even people who had already left the premises; they got their diploma & left! I was just worried about getting enough pictures of my family & I. An eternal school vacation was about to begin...
By LEX BASEHORE7 years ago in Education
5 Lessons I Learned as a DCP Student
When I accepted my position in the Disney College Program, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was worried I wouldn’t gain anything from the experience, because I was going to be working on a roller coaster, even though I’m an animal science major. I didn’t think I was going to stay for my entire program, but I was excited to try it out. I quickly found out the program was going to teach me some of my most important life lessons.
By Hannah York 7 years ago in Education
Five Assigned Reading Books You Shouldn't Skip
No one likes assigned reading; it’s okay to admit it. A lot of the time they are boring and drone on and on and on. Each page is a chore! However, my rebellious "I'm not going to read this and you can't make me" stage in school meant that I missed out on some really great literary works, just because I thought they were boring and unrelatable at the time. I couldn’t see the use of them or how they applied to my life, so I searched the internet for overviews, summaries, and key themes within the novels. Thank you, Sparknotes, for helping me pass 10th grade.
By M.G. Sprinkle7 years ago in Education
10 Reasons a Student in College Is Too Busy for a Job. Top Story - September 2018.
There once was a time when I read an article on ten questions someone had for students who were "too busy" for a job while in college. It is linked below if you'd like to read this article first!
By M.G. Sprinkle7 years ago in Education
4 Ways Working at Disney World Helped Me Towards My Animal Science Degree
When I was accepted into the Disney college program, I was so excited to start my journey. My advisor, however, was much more hesitant on me leaving for Orlando for six months, pausing my classes and degree for the time being. I went anyways, and although in the back of my head I questioned if I was making the right decision, I started to realize that the lessons I learned by working with tens of thousands of people a day could easily be applied to my future career of being a veterinarian.
By Hannah York 7 years ago in Education
Get an Easy A+ on a Test
Tests. I mean, we all hate them. Sitting there in that cubicle of a classroom and regurgitating the information you learned weeks prior—not fun for anyone, trust me. Yet, there really are a few simple steps you can take—besides your typical flashcards of course—in order to know, for sure, that you will receive a good grade on that exam.
By Katie Curt7 years ago in Education
5 Ways College Students Can Save Money in a Practical Way
College is no doubt the most money-consuming time of your life. Throughout the whole process, there is so much "free money" that students overlook, as well as opportunities to not pay anything at all. Many websites, apps, and even your school have opportunities to save money that you may not even know exist.
By Emily Martin7 years ago in Education
Preparing for Exams
Now that school is about a month in session, many classes are beginning their first round of exams. While studying may seem intimidating, learning how to study effectively will be extremely helpful and hopefully reduce the amount of stress you may be feeling. By properly preparing, you can learn to avoid stress and ace every single one of your exams. With that said, I’m here to give you some tips and tricks on how to succeed in your studying so you can get the grade(s) you are striving for.
By Holly Rutherford7 years ago in Education
