To those in professions that involve using your mind as a tool, keeping skills like critical reading and critical thinking sharp is an absolute must. Most of us have been required to read critically during our education, but, strangely enough, the skill remains untapped or undeveloped by most adults.
Though you might not be planning to become a professional writer, creative writing is an important skill to hone if you’re planning to have any occupation that requires you to think – which is pretty much all of them. It’s a muscle that can and should be developed with the right exercises.
Even if your class or major is unrelated to English, strong writing skills are crucial in any endeavor or career. Use this grammar cheat sheet to check yourself, and make a note of any weak spots you have or things you tend to forget or mix up. Keep a physical or digital sticky note on your computer, and glance at it any time you sit down to write.
Up through high school, you had parents or guardians to keep you on track when self-discipline failed you. Now that you’re in college, it really is all about you (when it comes to getting things done, anyway). We recommend that you check out at least one of these helpful self-discipline books. They’ll get you into action in no time.
Time management is probably one of the most important skills for surviving and thriving in college — and in life. It’s a wonder more schools don’t include it as a class for freshmen. Juggling classes, labs, study time, work, exercise, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, parties, and sleep is a major challenge.
Are you in love with wide open spaces? Are you always in for a bit of adventure? If you answered yes to either of these questions, these ten excellent outdoor blogs may be for you.
College: the time when we stretch our wings, learn to fly…and do some serious partying! All levity aside, college is an important time in any person’s life. It’s where we set the stage for the rest of our life and form habits that will serve us well in the years to come – habits like smart budgeting.
It’s easy to reach information-overload at college, especially when the professor talks too fast, or when you are doing final preparations for an exam. You need to organize the data right from the beginning. Outline note taking is one way to achieve this.
Graduate students are not sure what to write in their resume, because it’s the first time they’re applying for a job! So what should you include in your resume if you don’t have any real work experience? See tips that will help you out!
Reading is a valuable skill that transcends scholastic texts and opens up a world of information, creativity, and personal development. Embracing many literary genres may be a transforming experience for college students, enhancing their academic path and preparing them for the chances and difficulties that lie ahead. Beyond the walls of classrooms and study halls, books provide a window into other philosophies, historical periods, and cultural viewpoints
