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…
Self-Care While in School
by Caitlin ChenusStudent at Loyola University Chicago School of Law Every student, no matter how intelligent, organized or motivated, will experience burnout at some point if they neglect themselves. Taking care of yourself is just as important as making sure to meet your academic deadlines and do well on exams. You cannot succeed if you aren’t…
LifeSpace is My Accountability Partner
by Rebekah Baughman, Student at Emporia State University and Central Christian College “My goal with the LifeSpace app was to help myself make room for rest this past semester. I keep busy not only with school, but also with work and extracurricular activities. Although I love being busy, it sometimes leads to me having no time…
Kayla is Making Space for Travel and Experiences
“I have always been big on traveling, but I never really took the time to do it. I spent a few years in Germany as a child, and my family liked to travel to new places. It helps clear out the mind and structure a new perspective of life and the world we live in….
Caprice is Making Space for Writing
What area are you “making space” for? “Writing is important to me because it serves as an outlet. I can write about my feelings, my favorite song, food (which I have written poems about), nature, etc. The options are limitless with writing and it’s something I appreciate a lot — the freedom of writing. I…
Jen is Making Space for Creative Hobbies
What area are you “making space” for? “I have always loved art since I was a child. I believe that if you have a hobby that makes you happy, it is important to engage in it regularly to destress from work, life, school, etc. I love to draw and write, which are creative hobbies in…
Elizabeth is Making Space for Mental Health
What area are you “making space” for? “Mental health is something that affects every single person. At some point, everyone will either struggle with their mental health or know somebody that is struggling. I believe that mental health is just as important as physical health, and the stigma attached to mental illness only exacerbates the…
Alejandra is Making Space for Theatre
What area are you “making space” for? “I’m making space for theatre. It is not my career but part of who I am. I didn’t choose to act just because I liked it but also because of a necessity to feel alive. There have been parts of my life when my emotions were like a…
Brittany is Making Space for Friendships
What area are you “making space” for? “Over the last few years, I’ve been really against forming new friendships. I’ve been scorned in the past or been involved with people who’ve hurt me and taken advantage of me and tried to pass that off as friendship. It’s important for me, however, to not allow myself…
Duncan is Making Space for Self Care
What area are you “making space” for? “I am graduating from UCF in the Spring and this deadline has been giving me a lot of anxiety. Society still pressures us to choose a career, something to commit to for a large portion of our lives, but no matter what I decide to do I should…
College Advice: Red Tape Ready
Remembering deadlines for graduation applications, student aid, and graduate school applications while juggling school, work, and extracurriculars can often seem overwhelming, and students run the risk of letting one or more of these deadlines slip from their memory amidst all the hectic doings of higher education. by Alexander MontgomeryStudent at Cal State Los Angeles On…
Using the Cornell Note-Taking System During College Lectures
Cornell note-taking is effective because it helps record testable material. These simple steps will get you started with this valuable note taking system. by Kashfe Rahman, Graduate of UC San Diego Cornell note-taking has been proven to be an effective method for college students. In a nutshell, the note-taking system involves students jotting down information…