Stress will ruin your ability to learn, decrease your skills, and even bring down your GPA. These seven tips will help you cope when you feel too stressed to study. These “stress management” tips are actually about better time management. Stress is often caused by feeling out of… Read More »Too Stressed to Study? 7 Better Ways to Prepare for Exams
It’s a problem most college students face: you have to study for the exam or prepare for the test, but you’re stressed and distracted. These tips on how to study when you can’t focus will help you learn what you need to know. The first… Read More »How Do You Study When You Can’t Focus?
Most Master and PhD programs are competitive and difficult to get into. Here’s how to improve your chances of getting accepted into the graduate school of your choice. These tips for applying for graduate level studies are from my own experience – they’ll help you complete… Read More »How to Improve Your Chances of Getting Into Grad School
Is dropping out of college the right decision for you? Here’s how I decided if I should stay in my two year MSW (Master of Social Work) program. My decision-making strategy – and the end result – may help you know if you should drop out… Read More »How to Know if You Should Drop Out of College
Congratulations – you decided to start blogging! Here are several tips for overcoming the obstacles you will inevitably face. Starting a blog is fun and challenging…but it can also be frustrating and annoying. I’m always reading a book about blogging or search engine optimization; currently,… Read More »Overcoming Obstacles When You’re Starting a Blog – Day 2
If you’re asking “should I go to grad school?” and you’re considering a Master of Social Work (MSW) program, you’ll find my experience helpful. I earned my MSW as a mature student or adult learner – I was in my early forties when I started… Read More »Why You Should Get a Master of Social Work (MSW)
This list of good first jobs for teens was inspired by a comment on my article about teenagers finding work and making money. I started working when I was 12 years old (yes, babysitting). I saved my first $1,000 when I was 14 years old,… Read More »Good First Jobs for Teens
At year end, you need fresh ways to thank your teacher! This list of teacher appreciation ideas includes thank you notes, teacher appreciation poems, and creative quotes that express gratitude for your teacher. The Teacher “I Teach” Jumbo Tote for Teachers says, “I teach, so I inspire,… Read More »Teacher Appreciation Ideas for the End of the Year