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How to Pack Books for Moving

All about books By Olivia Smith February 23, 2022 Last Updated on February 15, 2024 by Abigail White Tags: buyback, moving, packing books No Comments

Moving into a new place is always a challenge; however, if you are a book-lover, things get more complicated. A true bookworm can have hundreds of books to pack, so it is essential to know how to handle the task properly from the beginning.

16 College Dorm Room Decor Ideas

Campus Life By Olivia Smith February 16, 2022 Last Updated on April 19, 2024 by Abigail White Tags: college, college dorm, decor ideas No Comments

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Starting college is exciting; starting living independently is a new adventure. Yet, sharing a dorm room with another student may be both fun and challenging. While most dorm rooms suffer from lack of space so that everything is shared—it’s inevitable unless you are lucky enough to get a single dorm room—in this article, we’re going to focus on the fun part, the one about redesigning it.

8 Internships for First-Year College Students

Study tips By Olivia Smith February 8, 2022 Last Updated on February 20, 2023 by Abigail White Tags: college, freshman internship, internship No Comments

If you aren’t sure what you want to major in or you’ve chosen a major but aren’t sure if it’s right, internships for first-year college students can be a great way to find out. You’ll get the hands-on experience that’s necessary to determine if a major or job is right for you before you get too far into your college career.

Best Pens and Notebooks for College

Study tips By Olivia Smith February 1, 2022 Last Updated on January 10, 2023 by Olivia Smith Tags: college, highlighting, note-taking, take notes No Comments

You might have never thought about it before, but a nice pen and a good notebook can actually boost your grades. How so?

In 2014, a behavioral neuroscience study (the University of California and Princeton University) revealed that taking notes by hand improves students’ performance with conceptual questions more than using digital devices for note-taking. Besides, jotting the pieces of lecture or other information down improves retention and helps recall what you’ve memorized faster.

College Student’s Resume: Five Essential Skills

Career planning, Personal finance By Olivia Smith January 21, 2022 Last Updated on February 21, 2023 by Olivia Smith Tags: college student resume, resume, student job, student resume No Comments

Skills are essential for a college student’s resume. College students will have less work experience to speak of (if any at all). Therefore, a greater focus should be placed on showcasing skills and attributes, as well as your educational achievements. An extensive list of skills that takes up most of the page isn’t the right way to go. This article takes you through the best ways to write about skills for a resume and five of the best skills which all employers will be looking for, so your chances of getting the job after college will increase.