5 Health Benefits of Picking Up a Book

I know what you’re thinking–who has time to read for pleasure amid the pile of projects, papers and assigned reading during the semester?! I know where you’re coming from, and let me assure you, I don’t get the chance to pick up a book of my choosing nearly as...

The Road to a Realistic Resolution

When making New Year’s Resolutions or just goals in general, my number one mistake is making goals that are out of the ballpark huge. For example, am I really going to go to the gym seven days every single week? The answer is a definite and capitalized NO....

Protect Yourself on Social Media

In my last post I warned you about some of the dangers of social media. So, now I am going to tell you how avoid such embarrassing, future-ruining and potentially law-breaking activity? 1. Follow Codes of Conduct Just do it. Yes, most of it is common sense and your...

Social Media’s Hidden Dangers

How many days could you go without checking social media? Maybe two, tops? It seems we live in a world where social media runs our lives. We check Instagram while walking to class, take Facebook breaks during study sessions and tweet while out to dinner with friends....

How to Deal With a Class You Just Don’t Like

We’ve all been there. It’s the beginning of a new semester, and you’re anxious to see what it has in store. Your first class goes pretty well; you already know the professor and aren’t worried because you know she always gives study guides. Your next class goes even...