When I attended College Days in high school, one of my favorite parts was being able to ask students all the “college questions” that were on my mind. What’s it like to have roommates? (check out Aspen’s post!) Can you really get from the Academic Center to the MacKenzie Building in just 10 minutes? (Surprisingly, you can make it anywhere […]
For many who come to college, sharing a room with people is a foreign idea. It can be a bit of a culture shock, especially if you're not used to sharing a room with anyone. But there are some simple ways that you can help roommates be one of the highlights of your college experience. What really makes a good roommate? […]
It was the epitome of a bad day…or was it? The rain in Florida can certainly be conducive to a grumpy mood, and it’s very easy to start complaining about everything. Maybe you wore the wrong shoes and your feet are soaked. Maybe you ran into someone because you had to hold your umbrella in front of you to shield from the slanted rain. Although there’s always something we […]
We recently had an English seminar titled "Frills and Facades: the Wit and Wisdom of Jane Austen." Several of the English faculty spoke about Austen's satire of the upper class English society. Her novels clearly display her thoughts toward Gothic novels, marriage, and men during the Regency Era of England; and I learned much about her writing that I had never […]
Last but certainly not least! We've already discussed Schedule and Sleep as essential to college life. Here's Part 3: #3: Study. ... "Duh, we're at school. Of course we need to study." Yes, but how do you study? What do you find most effective and time-efficient? Here are some of my favorite study tips that I've learned at PCC. Study daily. How […]