by Caitlin Vogt | Aug 16, 2021 | College Life, High School Life
Reading Time: 3 minutes When it comes to graduating high school or even college, there’s a lot of mixed messages about the relevance of your GPA. Here we will unpack the importance of your GPA at all stages in your education. Is a High GPA Crucial for College...
by Caitlin Vogt | Aug 14, 2021 | College Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes No matter if you believe in superstitions, going to college can come with some pretty bizarre traditions and rituals. Check out these college superstitions from campuses all over the country! 1. The Alma Mater Statue at Columbia University...
by Caitlin Vogt | Aug 14, 2021 | College Life
Reading Time: 3 minutes When it comes to dorm stuff, you are ready to go. You can’t wait to live in a new environment, make it your own, and throw cool dorm parties. It doesn’t get more #college than that. But what happens when you arrive and your dorm is way...
by Caitlin Vogt | Aug 12, 2021 | Career Planning, College Life
Reading Time: 3 minutes Creating a resume can seem like a lot of work. You may choose to send this resume to a prospective college, a job or internship, or a summer program. How can you make your resume stand out amongst the crowd? Highlight your achievements with...
by Caitlin Vogt | Aug 12, 2021 | College Life, High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a world with never ending Instagram feeds and Netflix documentaries, it’s no wonder creating an agenda can be so challenging. Forming a schedule will allow you to make the most of your time, prioritize your goals, and realistically achieve...
by myoptions | Aug 10, 2021 | Career Planning, College Life, High School Life
Reading Time: 3 minutes “I don’t deserve to be here,” “I feel like a fake,” and “I must not fail.” Do any of these phrases sound like you? If so, you might have imposter syndrome. This is a common affliction amongst students and people in the workplace, affecting all...
by Caitlin Vogt | Aug 10, 2021 | College Life
Reading Time: 4 minutes For most people, college is the first time you’ll have to share a living space with someone that isn’t family. Learning to live with others, to communicate, and share spaces is an important skill that will serve you well later in life. You’ve...
by Caitlin Vogt | Aug 9, 2021 | College Life, High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes Unfortunately, there is no way to avoid failure in your life. Even if you are working hard and feel that you are doing everything right, you are bound to encounter setbacks. Not only are obstacles painful, but they can be discouraging, possibly...
by Caitlin Vogt | Aug 9, 2021 | College Life, High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes Growing up in a culture that praises independence, asking for help may feel like the ultimate defeat. You should be able to handle everything by yourself, right? WRONG! We’re here to remind you that asking for help is not a bad thing. Here are...
by Caitlin Vogt | Aug 9, 2021 | College Life
Reading Time: 3 minutes Dorm room packing? You’ve got it all figured out with the trendy bedding, slick new laptop, and storage bins galore. However, when it comes to packing, often times we don’t realize we are missing essential items until after we arrive at the...
by Caitlin Vogt | Jul 31, 2021 | College Life
Reading Time: 3 minutes Surviving the hectic rush of move-in day, you’ve recycled the cardboard boxes, hung your clothes in the closet, and waved goodbye as your folks drove away. Now what? Check out our to-do list for your first week of college. 1. Get settled in...
by Caitlin Vogt | Jul 10, 2021 | College Life, High School Life
Reading Time: 3 minutes Note taking is not an easy skill to learn. From taking notes during lecture to reviewing your textbook for a test, you may struggle to figure out which information is worth writing down. Here are some ways to make note taking easier, more fun,...
