How to Do Less and Achieve More

→  December 10th, 2011  →  advice

The following post is contributed by Christy Whitman and Rebecca Grado. In this fast paced, hectic world, most young women struggle to keep up with the endless list of demands required of them—college courses, job requirements, and house hold duties. With so much on their plates, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, overwrought, and exhausted. If [...]

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Five Mental Barriers to Speedreading

→  May 24th, 2010  →  academic advice Blog education guest post skills

This is a guest post by Stefan Knapen from StudySuccessful.com. I am a speedreader. Having the ability to speedread triggers a lot of people to ask the question: ‘Can you really do that?’ Yes I can. And it is not that hard to learn. But before you are going to learn it, you first have [...]

How to Make the Most of Your College Education

→  April 30th, 2010  →  academic advice Blog college education

The following is a guest post by Anna Miller, who writes for OnlineDegree.net. Some people choose colleges with care; others are not so lucky and end up having to go with the college that chooses to accept them. But no matter which of the two categories you belong to, it’s up to you to make [...]

Characteristics of Successful College Students

→  October 3rd, 2008  →  advice Blog college school

College can be an overwhelming and intimidating experience for even the best student. What characteristics do the most successful college students have? Below are some traits and skills that will help a student have a happy and successful college experience. Good time management skills Learning to balance school, a social life, and extracurricular activities is [...]

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