The Freshman Survival Guide

Finals Study Tips

Megan Stamer — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:00:53 +0000

Final exams are quickly approaching. Hopefully you wont have to cram the last 14 weeks of information into your brain. However you study, or whatever type of final exam you have, here are some tips to help you prepare for exams.

1. Check out the Freshman Survival Guide’s Study Budget to help you figure out . . . → Read More: Finals Study Tips

Is it Sophomore year already?

Megan Stamer — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:41:33 +0000

Many of you may not have declared a major yet, and that is okay. It may seem harder to plan what classes you’ll want to take for next fall when you are unsure of your degree, but that’s when you can focus on your general education requirements. If you have a major declared, it is a little . . . → Read More: Is it Sophomore year already?

Giving back to freshmen

Danielle Shipp — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:51:28 +0000

It is almost the end of the first year. For some this has been a great learning experience, a time for growth, and self-discovery. For some this has been a time of trial and error. Whichever path you took consider giving back to the next group of freshmen about to join the college ranks. There . . . → Read More: Giving back to freshmen

The post that keeps on giving.

Danielle Shipp — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:33:01 +0000

Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; and so much more.

Take a second and Google your name. What did you find? Pictures, links to your Facebook, a full history? In today’s technological age you have to be careful with the brand you create for yourself. The internet has made it extremely easy to market yourself, but it has . . . → Read More: The post that keeps on giving.

Where to Live?!

Josh Martin — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:41:48 +0000

When you are trying to figure out where to live for your upcoming year, you may not realize it, but you are making one of the biggest and most important decisions of your upcoming year. As you approach the end of your freshman year, you have started out on a new path of independence that . . . → Read More: Where to Live?!

Keeping the Weight Off During the Winter

Megan Stamer — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:07:24 +0000

Sometimes it is hard to find the time, or the motivation, during the winter months to work out and keep in shape. We find ourselves indulging in “comfort” foods and curling up with blankets, staying warm indoors. There are some things we can do to help keep in shape during these cold months.

1. Find a workout . . . → Read More: Keeping the Weight Off During the Winter

Roomies

Danielle Shipp — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 07:40:02 +0000

It is now almost a month into the Spring semester, for new roommates the honeymoon phase is nearing the end, and for continuing roommates you getting back into the swing of things. By now, you should have a good understanding for each other’s preferred lifestyle. For some this may be working out perfectly, while for . . . → Read More: Roomies

Love Advice from Our Favorite Winged Archer

Josh Martin — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:46:41 +0000

Love is in the air, because tomorrow is February 14th! Valentine’s Day! The Day of Love! … or Single’s Awareness Day! Or to the more counterbalanced individuals among us, it may just be Thursday! Regardless of the holiday you find yourself celebrating tomorrow and who you are celebrating it with, be it a boyfriend, girlfriend, . . . → Read More: Love Advice from Our Favorite Winged Archer

Spring Break Ideas

Kailynn Cerny — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:35:49 +0000

It is currently February. You have been back to school for about a month and you have probably already taken your first exam. If you are like me you are ready for a break, spring break. Spring break is known as a March/April mid-semester break. This maybe a time for you to catch up on . . . → Read More: Spring Break Ideas

A Major Dilemma

Josh Martin — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:05:08 +0000

Let’s start out the new year with a story, shall we?

Once upon a time, there was a recent high school graduate going away to his first semester of college at a university. His orientation day went great, and he signed up for all general education classes for his first semester. Come second semester, . . . → Read More: A Major Dilemma