So, You Want to be a Political Science Major This week we were able to interview Rebecca Sparks, a student currently working on her undergrad in political science. She clearly has a passion for what she is preparing to do and may be able to shed some light for those who are considering a similar…
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Spooky Classic Recommendations Halloween season is finally here and it’s time for some spooky reads! Several weeks ago we wrote about the benefits of reading classics, along with some good places to start. This week we have some classic recommendations that are great for Halloween. See if you can find time to give one of…
Read moreBenefits of Participating in Theatre Yes, theatre lovers, the time has come. In our continuing series on the benefits of extra-curricular activities, this week we will be discussing the many benefits of participating in theatre. Academically Studies have shown that students who participate in theatre tend to do better in school. Those who struggle…
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Keep the Lights On: Banned Books Week 2019 Since 1982, librarians, booksellers, publishers, authors, and booklovers across the country take a week every September to celebrate banned books and discourage censorship. The event was started due to an increase in banned and challenged books in the early 1980s. Some may be wondering what a banned…
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So, You Want to be a Criminal Justice Major This week we were able to interview Felicia Christiansen, a student currently working on her undergrad in criminal justice. She clearly has a passion for what she is preparing to do and may be able to shed some light for those who are considering a similar…
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Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument In the past month or so we have already discussed the incredible benefits of both playing sports and reading classics. This week we will be discussing the benefits of learning a musical instrument. Several of the benefits are similar to those discussed in the previous few posts, however there…
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What’s so Great About Classics? English classes are notorious for insisting that students read fifty-year-old (or older) novels and short stories that are difficult to understand and seem way behind the times. Fortunately, many English teachers are requiring more modern reads but there seems to always be at least one classic required reading. Many students…
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So, You Want to Be an English Major This week, in our ongoing “So You Want to Be a…” series, we were able to interview Heather Parrish who is about to complete her final semester as an undergrad in English. For those who are considering a major in English, perhaps her thoughts will help you…
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Benefits of FAFSA Most people have heard of FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). However, due to some misconceptions about the purpose of FAFSA, many people never fill it out. This is because it’s commonly believed that only those who come from households with extremely low incomes can qualify. This is not true. Nearly…
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It’s wind down time! Summer is coming to a close and it’s time to get back into the school focus. This week we’ll be discussing some tips and tricks to make the transition easier. You can use these for yourself or for your kids, depending on your situation. Get Those Summer Assignments Done Some teachers…
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