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Maximize your university experience with these tips for all things collegiate–how to achieve a perfect GPA, select the right major, finance your college education and more.
Advice for College Transfer Students
This list is compiled from three different people's experiences as college transfer students. To hear more about the stories of where we transferred from, how it went, etc., watch the video above. In this article, we are going to focus on advice for those of you who are getting ready to transfer, or already have transferred from one college to another. These tips are taken from the video, but expanded upon. We hope this helps. Best of luck to all you college students out there!
By Reese Marie8 years ago in Education
Do We Need College Right Away?
Growing up, education was very pushed on me. I am the youngest of six children, all of which have either gotten a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD/Doctorate. My parents weren't overly stern on getting the best grades, or having the best ACT score, but overall, they wanted us to have a bright future. They didn't want us to struggle in life with money or other issues they faced in their early years. For the twelve years of public school I was in, I knew that I was going to college. Up until the end of my senior year, I looked forward to it and I knew exactly what I wanted to be. Of course, as the end of my last year in public school approached, all of my thoughts changed. Did I want to spend another four years in school, doing something I didn't even really want to do, only to have qualification for a job I didn't even want? I had a scholarship, and I didn't want to tell my parents I didn't want to go to college, so I stuck with it, packed my stuff at the end of the summer, and moved in to my dorm.
By Lindsey Ford8 years ago in Education
Help! It's My First Time Living in a University Dorm!
So, it's your first time living away from home! If you're anything like me, University was my first time living without my parents. Before university I had seldom gone a day without seeing at least one parent, so when I decided I would be going to a university out of my home city it was a completely new experience for me. Now that I'm in my 7th year, I've been able to reflect upon my time living in a first year dorm and share some helpful (I hope) tips with you!
By Nicole Carlson8 years ago in Education
Why Do You Want to Be a Doctor?
"I want to help people." If you feel medicine is the life journey you would like to take, then at 17 years old you are expected to explain yourself to a professional (under strenuous interview circumstances). Often, the first words from a candidate's mouth are, "I want to help people." True? Often. Clichéd? Most definitely. But there is something to be said for this little 'buzz phrase.'
By Ella Doolittle8 years ago in Education
The First Year of College
I’m you’re typical girl from a small town where everyone knows everybody, and you can hardly get away with anything. So you can only imagine how excited I was to start school four and a half hours away from my hometown in the fall of 2017.
By Malea Massey8 years ago in Education
Freshmen Expectations: 3 Recommendations for Upcoming Freshmen
A little past a year ago I was a soon-to-be high school graduate from Ecuador who dreamed of studying abroad, as I write this post today the last day of classes from my freshman year is about to come to an end. I lived in Washington, DC for a few years when I was a little girl and I knew from that moment that I wanted to experience things that my country and the society I grew up in would not be able to offer.
By Maria Paula Serrano8 years ago in Education
The Freshman Rut Is Good for You
Upon finishing my first year of college, I’ve come to one conclusion: I am not who I was at the beginning of this year. I’ve spent this whole year thinking about how I could be more like the “old me.” She was pretty, smart, incredibly involved, and had enough confidence to last seemingly forever. She had the best high school experience she could ask for, and the best friends anyone could want. Who wouldn’t want that back? However, as this year began to conclude, it hit me.
By Grace Torie8 years ago in Education
Confessions of a Former Music Major
I played flute from sixth grade to my senior year and I loved it. I performed in a highly recognized band in my area. I have five All Regions under my belt and even got promoted to playing piccolo my junior year and flute section leader my senior year. I really thought being a musician was made for me and committed to studying instrumental education in college. That's where I made my first mistake.
By Katelynn Marie 8 years ago in Education
How To Get Your Master's Degree While Working Full-Time
Balancing out a full-time job and college studies is no easy task. Between working 40 hours a week and studying in your free time, there's no time left to actually enjoy anything or have a social life. While the rewards of earning a master's degree are definitely beneficial, the entire process can be grueling. But that's OK. There are plenty of different methods you can try to make it easier to get through and there's people willing to help you get your master's degree while working full-time.
By Madeline Zenk8 years ago in Education
