Since you decide to attend college to change your future and get a better grading out of life, you might as well work on improving other aspects of your life for good too. Going to college is a critical part of your life. If you are not mindful, you might come out with a degree but probably one of the unhealthiest persons alive (both psychologically and physically). There are some practices you engage in now while out of college or even while in college that you should work on changing. It is the perfect place to start working on these habits, so you can have a rewarding life when you enter the more significant phase of life. While you study and achieve greatness, here are a few healthy habits you can work on as well... Healthy Habits To Start In College Getting Enough Sleep Sleeping has a lot of benefits for our bodies, such as rejuvenating and restoring our energy, rids the body of illness attacks, builds brain functionality, and improves our overall immune system. College … [Read more...]
Must-Have College Supplies for New Students
Must-Have College Supplies for New Students. When you are going through your college packing list, checking and re-checking each and every item, the sheer amount of stuff that you will need for the next 4 years can be really overwhelming. To make things easier for you we have compiled a list of the must-have college supplies for new students. We have tried to cover all bases and once you go through this short but informative list, you will have your college packing done in record time. Must-Have College Supplies for New Students 1) A Sleek Functional Backpack If you are looking for a basic backpack that is lightweight but big enough to fit your laptop, then you can go for the STARTTID Backpack from IKEA, which starts for as little as ten bucks. There is a front pocket where you can keep the essentials, and the two side pockets can be used to keep the water bottle and the umbrella. This backpack is a must-have for your first day on campus. Buy it here: backpack 2) … [Read more...]
10 Things You Should Know Before Starting College
Going to college is a great accomplishment, no matter how old you are, what your choice of study is, or how long you intend to stay. However, there is much more to it than stepping through the gates and starting your journey. We are sure you have heard a lot about college and the fun experience the kids have, but there is so much more to it than meets the eye. The disadvantage to the whole experience is that not knowing some critical truths about life in those walls will help to shape the overall outcome in the next couple of years. Planning to start college should see yourself doing the following...and what you should know before starting college. 10 Things You Should Know Before Starting College Prove Yourself The requirement for a lot of the colleges is that you graduate from high school, so you need to prove to them that you have. You need to provide them with proof that you have earned your diploma and are qualified for entry. Also, even if the college does not require … [Read more...]
All About Unclaimed Scholarships
Every year, thousands of dollars are spent by a family on their college degree of their child. The students spend hours finding scholarships that will help them lower the cost. But how will anyone feel if he/she come to know that billions of dollars go unclaimed each year? There are strong rumors that billions of dollars go to waste in unclaimed scholarships every year. Well, this information is outdated and outright false. In reality, the majority of college scholarships are claimed as they receive more applicants than they have money. Why do Scholarships go unclaimed? There is plenty of financial aid out there for students, and unclaimed scholarships are not so common. But there are certain things which you can do to increase your chances of laying a hand on that unclaimed money. So let us explore the kinds of funds available, the reasons behind the unclaimed scholarships, and how one can benefit from these. Are there really unclaimed scholarships? Some scholarships … [Read more...]
Note Taking Methods for Creative Learners
Gone are the days of Cornell, two-column notes. Note taking is no longer just a sequential presentation of a summary of information. These note taking methods for creative learners give new, innovative ways to present information. Note Taking Methods for Creative Learners Sketch-noting A popular method of note-taking, sketch-noting, involves using images and words to illustrate learning. Sketch-noting can start simply with doodles or elementary sketches depicting ideas from lectures or readings, or it can get more complicated when students actually study how to take creative sketch-notes by practicing drawing certain icons or images. Some sketch-noters prefer to take their note-taking to a digital format using apps on iOS, such as ProCreate for iOS and Android-friendly apps like Adobe Sketch. Whether in electronic form or using a notebook, sketch-noting engages both sides of the brain to help learners remember content. Webbing Mind mapping or webbing is another way … [Read more...]
Welcome Channel 3 Viewers!
Welcome Channel 3 Viewers! I had so much fun today taping my segment with Jamie from CBS Channel 3 about my Camp with a College Kid! It is kind of awkward talking about yourself, just in case you didn't know. I would rather talk about the fun things that we can do! We will cover everything from why leaves change colors to moon phases! We have writing exercises ranging from learning Haiku to small essays - we will even make pasta one day because kids learn so much when in the kitchen! If you are interested in Camp with a College Kid - it is filling up fast - but you can register here: Sign Up If next week won't work out for your family, I will have 5 full weeks next summer! If you want to be added to my mailing list - just fill out the form below and I will keep you in the know - registration starts in February. Other posts you might enjoy if you like Welcome Channel 3 Viewers: … [Read more...]
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