Category: Productivity

by Rebekah BaughmanStudent at Emporia State University Online education has given us the amazing ability to continue to attend classes even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. While transitioning from in-person classes to online learning has its obstacles, it is a necessity. Online learning can be great because it allows us to stay connected,…

by Priscilla KwatengStudent at University of Michigan Ann Arbor It’s funny how change comes in many forms. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a positive, negative, or neutral change, there’s still that bubble of anxiety that resides in the pit of our stomachs whenever it comes around. It’s something we all have to live through at…

by Rebekah BaughmanStudent at Emporia State University There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has turned our reality upside down, and that is especially true when it comes to the college student community. With the shutdown of colleges, universities, and businesses comes the loss of many student jobs. On top of that, if you…

by Terra GiddensStudent at UC Santa Barbara When COVID 19 became a serious topic in our community, my housemates and I were in the middle of planning our spring break trip. We weren’t sure how to understand the realities of the pandemic, and frankly, we mostly cared about getting out of our tiny college town…

by Rebekah BaughmanStudent at Emporia State University With the recent precautions surrounding COVID-19, dozens of colleges and universities are transitioning from traditional to fully online courses. Many students are taking their first online classes and beginning to learn how to navigate participating in school while staying home. There is no doubt that online learning requires…

by Kathryn BennettStudent at Loyola University Chicago January is no longer new, but 2020 still comes across as a shock when spoken out loud. As life gets ahead of us, how can we take control of our own experiences? We tend to wait for changes in life to be designated for us, spelled out by road…

Questioning your existence can lead you to a deeper understanding of yourself By Priscilla KwatengStudent at the Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago What is an existential crisis? An existential crisis is a psychological moment in which an individual questions if their existence has any purpose or value. You don’t have to be super philosophical…

These tips will help you get the most out of your online classes by Rebekah BaughmanStudent at Emporia State University and Central Christian College of the Bible I absolutely adore online classes. I love that I am able to get the class I want without having to leave my house or even be in the…

by Jen NguyenStudent at University of Irvine Until recently, I thought group studying was an excuse to get together at a noisy Starbucks to have an excuse to gossip and buy overpriced coffee. Then I entered university in a competitive major and realized I’d been completely wrong!   So what was I missing? A few tips will…

by Caprice WilliamsStudent at Chatham University College can be overwhelming at times. There are thousands of classes to choose from and dozens of majors and minors. These decisions can seem daunting, and for good reason–they’ll help shape your education, career, and life. Here’s How I Chose My Major One of my biggest struggles in college…

by Mela LozanoFood Blogger and Student at University of Texas at San Antonio Every college senior feels the pressure to land a professional job after graduation, but it can be hard to know where to look. You might be asking yourself, “How do I get my life started?” “Where do I look for a job?”…

4 more free apps that are a must-try for students to get organized, maximize free time and prepare for life after college by Elizabeth WhitcombStudent at DePaul University Although technology can be a distraction while trying to finish an essay, there are smart ways to take advantage of its available resources. Below is a list…