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What ya gonna do with that?
For anyone embarking on their studies in the Humanities such as Literature, History or Philosophy, they more than likely are faced with the question: What are you going to do with that? Followed by Teach? My fellow Philosophy Majors from undergraduate and graduate school have gone on to different careers from writing, law, music, corporate…
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Staying Motivated
If you find that you are losing momentum (be it school or a job search) one of the best remedies is to pick out a biography/memoir of someone you admire. When a paper or an exam doesn’t turn out the grade you had hoped, do not despair or give up. This is all part of…
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Childhood Sans Pop Culture
I was doomed to nerdom by my upbringing. Rarely allowed to watch television, I fell painfully behind on the lingo and fads. What was this Married With Children and The Simpsons everyone talked about? I’d feign a knowing chuckle at the recess table chatter or act busy peeling the bruised banana mom packed in my…
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Joining a Club on Campus
In the first couple weeks of the term there will be sign-up tables galore for different University clubs. No matter your interests, there is a club for you. There are social clubs, academic clubs, book clubs, hobby clubs, and political clubs. What are the benefits to joining? 1. Becoming a member of an organization brings you…
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4 Key Habits of Excellent Students
How can you boost your college performance? 1. Excellent students maintain a high attendance record. Yes, showing up for class impacts your grades. In fact, I’ve noticed that the percentage of a student’s attendance nearly matches the overall grade of the student. It is simply not possible to earn an A and to attend less…
