It’s back to school time for many college students. There are some 2 million incoming freshman this year and if you are one of them, you have a lot to learn (and quick). Here are 25 untold tips about college that you should know…Good luck! Continue reading
Category Archives: Personal Development
Stephen Covey Dies, But Leaves a Legacy of Inspiration
To commemorate the impact he made on the world and giving you a little extra motivation, here are the top quotes by Stephen Covey. Whether you need that extra push while pursuing your Business degree, or are sluggishly working in a cubicle, these quotes are sure to move barriers to success and increase your productivity. Continue reading
Learning Games: Stay Sharp Over Summer
Instead of letting your brain turn to mush this summer, exercise your brain. The New York Times recently published an article about how working your brain regularly, like the muscle it is, can help you focus and retain information. The Times explained a study done with children in which a small group performed a specific memory game, “…[Students] who played the working memory games fidgeted less…[the students] also scored higher on one of the single best measures of fluid intelligence.” Continue reading
Learning Styles and the Online Student
Online education is defined as a course where at least 80 percent of the material is presented in an online format. According to U.S. News and World Report, the amount of college students obtaining online education has steadily increased for almost a decade. In fact, more than six million students are currently studying online. Continue reading
How to Increase Productivity: Life Hacks to Stop Slacking Off
College is supposed to be the most important and fun time in your life. There are many people to meet, things to do, and knowledge to gain. The college experience can quickly take a turn for the worse if you find yourself constantly distracted by things other than your online school or college work. Your grades go downhill from there, and your college experience quickly becomes a flunk-out experience. Luckily, there are some pretty simple things you can do to keep yourself on track. Continue reading