Starting college is so exciting, but we know it can also feel pretty intimidating. For a lot of students, fall semester is the first time living away from home and starting almost completely fresh. Even if it seems like everyone…
Productivity apps are everywhere, and they all promise to help you get your life together. Some actually help. Others just make you feel productive without getting much done. Here’s a more honest look at a few popular ones and how…
When school gets out, most of us are ready for a break. After months of classes, homework, and then finals, more free time is well deserved. After a few weeks, summer may have flown by without anything getting done. Without…
You pick up your phone to check one little thing, and suddenly it’s 45 minutes later. If this happens to you, especially when you’re supposed to be doing homework, you’re not alone. Phones are designed to keep your attention, which…
A lot of students hit a point in college where they think: “I’ve always been a good student… so why is this suddenly so hard?” It’s not because they aren’t smart. It’s because college is different. In high school, everything…
As the spring semester wraps up, most students are focused on finals and summer plans. Reflection is probably the last thing on your mind, which is understandable! But if you don’t reflect now, you’ll likely forget what actually needs to…
Finals are stressful for pretty much everyone. The goal of a good schedule isn’t to cram more in, it’s to build something you can realistically stick to. Here’s some tips on how to do that: 1. Start by taking a…
Everyone tells students to go to office hours, but many students are hesitant. Students often wonder… What would I say? What if I don’t have a “real” question? What if it’s just me and the professor sitting there? What if…
Spring break is a great time to relax, sleep in, and pause thinking about assignments for a few days, but it can also be a great time to reset. By this point in the semester, a lot of students feel…
First, take a breath. One exam does not make or break your semester, even when it really feels like it does. That sinking feeling after a bad grade is real, but at some point you have to decide what happens…