Ask yourself this question: What will hold my semester together? Sure you may start off with balance in mind, but will it last? Will your first things remain first? Will you keep your priorities in order? On Monday, I played a game with a group of freshmen. We stood in a circle so that we [...]
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Nucleus
Posted: 26th August 2010 by Trevor in A Higher Campus, College Ideology, College LivingTags: A Higher Campus, college, College Living, college students, Daniel, higher, integrity, nucleus, planning, scripture
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Recession-Proof
Posted: 2nd July 2010 by Nicole in College BoundTags: anxiety, career, college opportunities, college students, Georgetown University, higher education, Job, Money, planning, pray, purpose, recession
In a recent report from Georgetown University called “Help Wanted: Projections of Jobs and Education Requirements Through 2018,” researchers looked at the effect of the current economic recession on education and the job market. They concluded that some form of postsecondary education (this includes college, on-the-job training, military training, apprenticeships, formal employer-provided education programs, and [...]
An Orientation “How-To”
Posted: 14th June 2010 by Nicole in A Higher Campus, College Bound, College Leadership, College Living, College Opportunity, College Professors, College and FamilyTags: A Higher Campus, anxiety, classes, college, college campus, College Living, college opportunities, dorm, fear, higher education, orientation, parents, planning, pray, professors, wisdom
If you’re gearing up this summer to start your first semester of college in the fall or even if you’re already a few semesters in and getting ready to transfer to a university, you’ll likely be signing up for new student orientation. This is your day or two to get acquainted with your new school, [...]
To Plan or Not to Plan?
Posted: 17th March 2010 by Nicole in College LivingTags: College Living, goals, John Maxwell, planning
In his recent article “Shooting the Rapids: How Good Planning Carries You through Life’s Challenges,” Dr. John Maxwell hits on some key snares that can impact our planning. I think we all know the importance of good planning; who hasn’t heard the old adage, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”? Good planning [...]
Procrastination
Posted: 8th January 2010 by Nicole in College Living, College OpportunityTags: David Jeremiah, goals, new, planning, procrastinate, wisdom
Charles Schwab, President of Bethlehem Steel, hired Ivey Lee, a consultant to increase his efficiency. “Show me a way to get more things done with my time,” Schwab said. He agreed to whatever the fee if Lee’s suggestion worked. Some time later, Lee handed Schwab a piece of paper with his plan. It said: 1. [...]
Top Ten Ways to Study for Finals
Posted: 4th December 2009 by Nicole in College Living, College ProfessorsTags: finals, planning, pray, prioritize, professors, sleep, strategies, study
The Holiday Season is in full swing, and finals are upon us. How to stay focused so near the end? You’ve come so far this semester; it’s time to finish strong! Everyone has their own method of studying, and you likely know what works best for you. Depending on the type of class you’re taking, [...]
Sleep–It Always Has a Price
Posted: 29th October 2009 by Trevor in A Higher Campus, College LivingTags: evaluate, grades, planning, science, sleep, study
Sleep—The Price Tag We’ve heard the list before, so why are we still willing to pay such a high price? A recent podcast by Scientific American reminded listeners of the negative effects of sleep deprivation: “Increased risk of obesity, diabetes, psychological problems, and car crashes. Students who don’t get enough sleep have poorer attendance and [...]
Making Plans
Posted: 2nd June 2009 by Nicole in College LivingTags: career, college, planning, purpose, try
College involves a lot of planning. Planning your future career, planning your class load, planning your schedule to balance school, a job, family, and friends. It’s a lot to think about. Some of us are natural planners. We thrive off organization, knowing our goals, and working with a purpose. Others aren’t so much, but everyone’s [...]