The following is a guest post by Desirae of thefullestlifeblog.com I’m a teacher and a grad student, but six short years ago, I was a freshman in college. Six years go extremely fast, and so did the four that I was in college. Some days I miss college. I “loved” college, but not for the reasons that many do. I loved college because the community that I experienced there was the most unique community that I will probably ever experience…. Read more »
What if I told you there is a way you could quickly turn a set of notecards into a customized practice test? Or that you could use those terms to play a game against fellow classmates… when you are miles apart from each other? Well, with Quizlet you can do all that and more! Quizlet is a fantastic, versitile study tool that allows you to create “study sets” of terms and definitions and then study them like note cards. Quizlet… Read more »
Christmas is quickly approaching! I don’t know about you, but I only have two weeks left until Christmas break. TWO. Those two weeks are full of projects, tests, presentations, stress… and final. The end of a semester can get pretty crazy, and last minute Christmas shopping on top of finals only adds to the crazy. While at college you’re always meeting new people and making new friends. Even if you haven’t known your new friends for very long and thus… Read more »
Have we made an idol of school? Do we bow to it before we bow to our Lord? Do we place our value and worth in the hands of the grade book, instead of in the hands of our loving Father? Sometimes. I don’t think we intentionally worship school. In fact, if you’re like me, the mere thought of worshiping school sounds revolting. Because we have become bored with our classes, school stresses us out, or we just plain don’t like school…. Read more »
Please tell me I’m not the only one with a gazillion things due this month. It seems like I have a project or test or paper or something due every second now. You know that feeling that comes after studying too much? When your brain turns to mush and you can’t hardly think at all? And you try staring 30 ft away to rest your eyes, but it just doesn’t help? This is me right now. Making a massive to-do list… Read more »
Got a big test (or two) coming up? Research paper to write? Homework to complete? Don’t want to study? NO PROBLEM! Today I’m sharing my favorite ways to NOT study. Procrastination 101 here we come! Now, I’m sure you’re more than capable of finding suitable distractions on your own, but here are ten of my favorite ways to procrastinate: 1. Netflix Marathon. Ah yes Netflix. Such a beautiful creation. Have a Netflix account? Sign in and get watching! Don’t have… Read more »
Dear High School Senior, Welcome to your final year of high school! I bet you thought senior year would never come, that you would be stuck being an underclassman for eternity. Well, I’m pleased to tell you that you are now the top dog at your school and with that position comes a unique opportunity. You are one of the eldest students at your school. The younger classmen will be looking up to you. They’re watching to see how you… Read more »
Like many students, in my mind the new year starts in August, not January. So, HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! **Throws confetti** My sophomore year is about to begin. Next Thursday I move back on campus- I can’t wait!! I’m so excited to see how my roommate and I decorate our apartment. I’m excited to see all my friends again. I’m excited to be on campus again! I love my university! In the light of this new year, I thought I… Read more »
Hola!! Last month I had the AMAZING opportunity to study abroad in Costa Rica! It was a blast and I had so many adventures, many of which you will read about here. :) This is the first post in The Chronicles of Costa Rica series. :) Today, I’m giving y’all a peek into my suitcase. Y’all can use this as a study abroad packing list if you’re studying somewhere! Here we go… -Study Abroad Packing List- Clothes: 4 t-shirts 6… Read more »
Those hard AP classes really do prepare you for college. You may not keep in touch with all of your high school friends, but that makes the two or three you do stay friends with even more special. The first round of tests of the semester is always awful. Community bath isn’t really that bad. Sometimes you don’t have to open the book you bought for the class. So be sure you find your text books as cheep as possible…. Read more »
