Tag: student success

A Productive Summer

Des Easton May 22, 2017 0 Comments
I know everyone is ready to kick off their summer. Finals are finishing up, grades are being entered, and we can finally exhale. I have already had plenty of daydreams about lying down at the pool, eating popsicles, and buying a hot dog at the Braves game, but this summer I have decided to do more than just daydream - I am going to be productive. Now, before you throw tomatoes at me, just hear me...

Which Student Are You This Summer?

Samantha Holt May 17, 2017 0 Comments
Many moons ago (before college), my summers were always the same - whether I was sitting at home watching cable TV or walking around outside with the neighborhood kids, the summer was consistent. Since beginning college, however, each summer has been a new experience for me, with its own sets of friends, goals, and activities. My first summer was spent recklessly (see below, "The Partier") while...

How to Stand Out in Class

Damie Omole April 28, 2017 0 Comments
Whether you are afraid your voice won't be heard in a class of over 200 students, or you simply do not care about being noticed in class, it is important to set yourself apart from your peers. Getting noticed in class plays a big role in getting good grades. So, why is it important? Professors. Although your personal hard work contributes to getting good grades, professors are also important...

LinkedIn: Your Link to the Business World

Alem Sahic April 12, 2017 0 Comments
Most people hop onto their computer immediately after waking up, mug of coffee in hand, to start one of their many social media check-ins to see what is going on in the world around them. Professionals, however, have a different style of rising in the morning. Instead of checking updates on Facebook, they check for updates on LinkedIn: their link to the business world. LinkedIn launched in 2003...

5 Steps to Becoming a Healthier Student

Des Easton April 10, 2017 0 Comments
I'll be the first to admit that I am not the most athletic of people. Growing up in a family full of athletes, I had to find my own ways of staying healthy and active. College doesn’t exactly lend a hand, what with all the amazing culinary options we have on campus. This semester, I have intentionally searched for ways to stay fit while doing very little. Here is my lazy man’s guide to...

Building a Personal Brand

Damie Omole April 5, 2017 0 Comments
I use Colgate, I have always used Colgate, and will probably use Colgate for many years to come. Many of us get attached to products; whether it is a certain type of toothpaste or a type of phone, we are so accustomed to these products that we swear to be loyal to them. So, what gets us attached to these products? The branding! Brands affect our decision to use certain products consciously and...

The STEM Career Fair: A Bazaar of Opportunities

Alem Sahic March 28, 2017 0 Comments
Walking around the room for the STEM career fair, I was reminded of a bazaar. Crowded and hot, the people move about, looking for what interests them. Men and women in suits go up to the merchant's stall, filled with curiosity. However, at this bazaar, it is the merchants doing the buying and the browsers doing the selling: selling their skills, selling their personality. They move onto the next...

Saving as a Student

Ebony Ruffin March 20, 2017 0 Comments
You're completely on your own and your bank account has fallen to almost zero - we've all had that experience at some point in our college career, or have at least known someone who went through it. It's difficult to be completely on your own when your bank account has dwindled down to nothing. I experienced this my sophomore year and didn’t know how I would survive from one day to the next....