What Our Country Really Needs

It may be an understatement to say that this year has been pretty crazy.  Not only have we been dealing with history-making events, we’ve also been bombarded with millions of opinions attacking from all sides.  With the recent election and some of the comments that have been made in regard to the likely outcome, our…

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Tools for Memorization

The most daunting aspect of education is memorization.  For some people it may come fairly easy.  For others it is the bane of existence.  However, it doesn’t have to be.  While it may always be time consuming and a little frustrating, there are many techniques you can try to make it easier.  This week we…

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Tips for Taking an Online Test

Taking an online test is simply a different experience.  When taking a test in person, prep for the actual testing process is nearly all the responsibility of the teacher.  Beyond showing up on time and making sure you have a pencil, there’s not much more to worry about.  Online tests, by contrast, require a lot…

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7 Fun Facts about Halloween

It’s spooky season!  Though not necessarily the holiday for everyone, Halloween has quite an interesting history.  This week we want to have a little fun and discuss some fun facts about the history of Halloween.  So, sit back and enjoy ! Jack O’ Lanterns were inspired by an old, Irish legend following a man named…

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Since We’re All Stuck at Home Anyway…

Since We’re All Stuck at Home Anyway… The internet has provided so many opportunities to connect with people engaged in all sorts of hobbies.  By doing a quick search you can find yourself part of a community of people with similar interests.  It’s honestly incredible! One of the communities I have the blessing to be…

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Why Everyone Should Take a Psychology Class at Least Once in Their Lives

Why Everyone Should Take a Psychology Class at Least Once in Their Lives Warning, this post may be slightly biased as it was written by a Psychology major.  That being said, hopefully you’ll still take these points into consideration.  While not everyone is going to feel inspired to study psychology in depth, knowing a little…

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Fun Labor Day Activity Ideas

We have our first holiday weekend of the new school year coming up and most of us will probably spend it doing yard work. But, for those who want to add at least a little more fun to their plans, here are a few ideas!

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Sorting Through Information

Sorting Through Information There are billions of websites available on the internet, led by people with billions of different agendas.  With so much information available to us, it’s important that we learn how to sort through all the noise.  This week we want to discuss a tool that can help to narrow our focus when…

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How People Really Get Jobs

How People Really Get Jobs No matter what age you are, finding a job is hard.  For every ten applications you send in you might get one response.  Yet, even that is not a certainty.  So how can you be more effective when job searching?  While the majority of job searchers utilize search engines and…

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