by Caitlin Vogt | Feb 11, 2020 | College Life, High School Life
Reading Time: 6 minutes The thought of turning 18 can be daunting. There’s no doubt about it: becoming an adult is hard. No matter your age (even if you’re in your 50s!), you may feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities associated with adulting. We put together a...
by Caitlin Vogt | Dec 6, 2019 | College Life, High School Life
Reading Time: 3 minutes Whether or not you’ve heard of gaslighting, you have likely encountered this form of psychological manipulation at some point in your life. Read on to learn more about the definition of gaslighting, its effects, signs of a gaslighter, and how...
by Caitlin Vogt | Nov 19, 2019 | High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes As a high school sophomore, you already know where to sit at lunch and how to find your classes. Does that mean you should skip your appointment with your school counselor? Nope! Go to that meeting, and ask some of these questions: Am I...
by Caitlin Vogt | Nov 11, 2019 | College Life, High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes There’s no doubt, it takes guts to stand up in front of a group of people and speak. For most people, public speaking is a nerve-wracking endeavor. After reading our tips, we hope you won’t feel quite so intimidated by public speaking. ...
by Bianca Black | Oct 30, 2019 | Applying to College, Career Planning, College Life, High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes When talking to others about college majors, you probably hear tons of students who say “I’m going to be pre-med.” Typically, they are not referring to a major, rather the path that students are following in hopes to go to medical school or...
by Bianca Black | Oct 30, 2019 | Applying to College, Career Planning, College Life, High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes When talking to others about college majors, you probably hear tons of students who say “I’m going to be pre-law.” Typically, this isn’t an actual major, rather it’s a path that students are following in hopes of going to law...
by Caitlin Vogt | Oct 28, 2019 | High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes International Baccalaureate is an option for those who seek academic challenges and prefer hands-on learning. Read on to learn more about this global curriculum and why it may be right for you. What is International Baccalaureate? The...
by Caitlin Vogt | Aug 21, 2019 | High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes Class registration can be intimidating even before adding the factor of different course levels. With the option of honors, AP, and regular, how do you choose? It’s a delicate balance figuring out how to challenge yourself without taking on...
by Bianca Black | Aug 21, 2019 | Applying to College, High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes They say hindsight is 20/20, so we surveyed people who graduated college just a few years ago and some who would rather not disclose how long ago their college graduations were. We simply asked for the one piece of advice they would have given...
by Caitlin Vogt | Aug 21, 2019 | College Life, High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes No matter if you are sharing a project or a piece of writing, students of all majors will be exposed to peer review in college. Sharing your work is a vulnerable act, and can cause a bit of anxiety in anyone. Here are some things to keep in...
by Caitlin Vogt | Aug 21, 2019 | College Life, High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes Who here has ever met a person who actually enjoys a group project? No one? We didn’t think so. Coordinating a group project can result in a hot mess of unequal work, miscommunication, and unspoken resentment. When the time comes for you and...
by Caitlin Vogt | Aug 20, 2019 | College Life, High School Life
Reading Time: 4 minutes All of nature’s most beautiful and essential landscapes need our help in preservation. Here are some small, simple steps to go green and reduce your carbon footprint! 1. Put the plastic water bottles DOWN and go invest in a reusable oneThis is...
