Today’s Real Life College Student Blog comes from Utah college student, Cole Spicker. He currently studies Chemistry and Spanish and really enjoys reading, good food and great friends. Cole admits he’s a little “obsessed with education” and hopes to make lasting, positive contributions to society. It has been just a little while since Cole’s last [...]
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Real Life College Student Blog: Why College?
What is the purpose of college? Why do so many people–professors, deans, provosts, and other faculty–desire to claim their career at a college? What makes students fork out big dollars for four years? Why college? The reasons vary, but I certainly hope that you have a lot more things on your mind than just football as you make your way in the university atmosphere.
Real Life College Student Blog: Declaring War on Procrastination, Part 2
Last week, we declared war on an underlying commonality of students (and, quite frankly, a commonality that exists among us humans). It’s a horrible thing. It runs a mock in our lives. It’s not a lack of money, but procrastination. The oh-so-dangerous-and-easy-to-get-ensnared-in procrastination. Please, if you haven’t, read my last post about procrastination (you will enjoy it, I am sure!). Today, the war rages on and I have a few more tricks up my sleeve, some good advice to win the battle.
Real Life College Student Blog: Declaring War on Procrastination
One of the many armaments of a great college student is a task list, a list that has everything you need to do for the day, week, month, and even year. I have to have a daily organizer for a successful day and for a successful year at school. Luckily, an iPhone app aids me in my high-achieving hopes. So, I proudly wave my iPhone above my head as a banner and as a symbol of efficacy. Will you join me? Will you join me in declaring war on procrastination?
Real Life College Student Blog: How to Use Social Media to Create Your Personal Brand
Using social media to create your “personal brand” has been all the rage for job hunters coast to coast. What steps should you take to create such a beast to behold? Let’s take a deeper look…
