Transitioning into college can be a difficult adjustment for many people. Being successful in high school does not automatically guarantee success in college. Staying organized in college can require effort, but it is simple with a few adjustments. Here are some ways to remain organized in college. Use a planner: digital or paper. My planner… Continue reading How to Be Organized in College
Most of us don’t consider ourselves technology addicts… but have you ever noticed an itch to reach for your phone and open Twitter or Facebook when you are alone? Have you noticed a discomfort when you haven’t updated your status in a while or let your Snapchat friends know what you have been doing? I… Continue reading Increasing Productivity and Decreasing Stress by Disconnecting from Tech
I don’t know anyone who likes rejection. Accepting rejection can be difficult, and it’s hard not to take a rejection personally. When I get rejected, I think, “What could I have done to to get accepted?” or “What’s wrong with me? Why didn’t they accept me?” One of my biggest problems is comparing myself to… Continue reading Handling Academic and Professional Rejection
This is part 2 of my January favorites posts! Here are my favorite books, movies, TV, and apps of January. Books For more about my 2018 book journey, check out my Goodreads account! The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao This book is heart wrenching and has unforgettable characters. It has elements of magical realism… Continue reading January Media Favorites
One of my New Year’s Resolutions was to revive my blog and post on it more. For 2018, I will post a few favorites post every month! This is part one of two favorites posts. I realize that early February is a bit late to post January favorites, but here they are, and I promise… Continue reading January Beauty Favorites
Speaking up in class can be extremely difficult, especially if it's a part of your participation grade. If you go to a small liberal arts college like mine, small classes where all eyes are on you when you make a contribution are commonplace, and the pressure can be immense. Coming up with unique contributions can… Continue reading Speaking Up in Class When Your Grade Depends on It
When I was a first-year in college, I had barely taken upper division classes, let alone presented at a professional conference! So when I was chosen to be on one of my professors' research teams with the very little experience I had, I was excited but scared. My team and I had a poster session… Continue reading Presenting at an Academic Conference Poster Session
