Student Profile: Christina Talks About Life
life lessons | laughing and loving | family | heartbreak | spirituality
Learning about life in university:
>University brings the challenge to live out of my comfort zone -- everything is unfamiliar because my parents have for so many years set the guidelines I live by. And suddenly I have to learn everything... >Read More
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Advice from a Prof: Get through Life Without Really Trying
At the age of 41 I find it strange being asked to give advice to students on what makes a successful life.
By some measure I have been successful. I finished my PhD on time, and was a university endowed professor by the time I was 40. I've been married 18 years … to the same woman, and I have... >Read More
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Advice to Freshmen (First Year) Students
I was hopelessly naïve in my first semester at university. It took me over a month to realize I didn't have to go all the way across campus to staple my assignments; I could in fact staple my math homework in the very same building where I handed it in. And it took me a while to figure out... >Read More
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Choosing your Major in College and University
When it feels like you can't even decide what to have for dinner or what to do on Friday night, choosing a major may be a little daunting.
With some research and planning, you can make an informed decision based on facts, personal experience and a knowledge of what best suits you.
1. Assess your interests and skills.
A good way... >Read More
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University Survival Guide for Students
University Survival Guide
University life is full of challenges: getting good grades, surviving the dating game, getting into campus life, living with crazy roommates (or with your parents!), exploring your beliefs and learning who you are... Whew!
If you've got it all figured out, good for you, but for everyone else, here's a little bit...... >Read More
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Cheating in School and Life: What to Do?
Cheating is up these days. Just ask the nation's merchants, says The Wall Street Journal. Consumers shoplift everything from jellybeans to gasoline. They sneak into entertainment venues, run tollbooths and seek unwarranted refunds.
The Journal cites a litany of examples. One Los Angeles TV network employee buys coach airline tickets then occupies...... >Read More
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Erika's Thoughts on Family and Spirituality
my family | my faith
The importance of family:
>Family has been... >more
Brent's Thoughts on Life and Spirituality
who I am | changes in my life
The... >more