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You have to make a presentation or a speech for a class and you are uncomfortable about speaking in public. Avoiding the discomfort is not the answer. Being prepared will make you feel more confident. (more…)

It is the end of the day and you got nothing accomplished except for eating your meals. You have two tests this week and your roommate wants to talk about his recent break-up with his girlfriend. When you were in high school, it seemed easier to (more…)

Every year, there are several studies that monitor and capture the most popular college majors. Regardless of what these studies say, it is ALWAYS more important to choose a major that will interest you, in a field that will satisfy and fulfill your career goals. (more…)

Go to one popular college student website and you will find a discussion about the easiest classes each student has taken. Believe it or not, you will find course titles like: History of Baseball in American Society, Introductory Ice Hockey, Spain in the Golden Age, Greek and Roman Epics, Freshman Seminar (a course that is designed to help the students adjust to the culture and campus of the school), Rocks for Jocks (an Earth Sciences course), (more…)

As your college career proceeds you will become a real pro at balancing class load, and figuring out what you can handle in the way of study, research and class time during each semester. In the beginning, however, you are likely to feel a bit overwhelmed by the choices and wonder whether you are overloading your schedule. During your freshman year, it is likely that your college or university will ask you to take a number of general, liberal arts courses in history, English, sciences, etc. Even if you start with these general courses (which may seem easier but are often very challenging), you should consider the total load as you add classes to your schedule. (more…)