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Real Life College Student Blog: In College and On-The-Job

One of the most common issues circulating around the higher education sphere today is obvious: college is expensive! (And hey, that’s why an entire section of the HigherEdUtah site is dedicated to preparing and paying for college.) Today, the reality is that a great deal of the students pursuing, entering and currently attending college will need to seek out a job at some point to help cover the costs of a higher education. Now, I know working may not be number one on your list of activities to engage in after a hard day of classes, but take a look at it this way. On-the-job experience is your chance to make connections, build and acquire skills and get ahead of the competition.

READ · Jun 03

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Real Life College Student Blog: Declaring War on Procrastination

One of the many armaments of a great college student is a task list, a list that has everything you need to do for the day, week, month, and even year. I have to have a daily organizer for a successful day and for a successful year at school. Luckily, an iPhone app aids me in my high-achieving hopes. So, I proudly wave my iPhone above my head as a banner and as a symbol of efficacy. Will you join me? Will you join me in declaring war on procrastination?

READ · Jun 02 · 2 Comments

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Real Life College Student Blog: First semester? Don’t Worry, Be Happy!

As fun as it is, college can be a very stressful experience, especially for students entering their freshman year. With a million new options for fun, entertainment, learning, and much more loose class schedules, many students end up cramming at the last minute and/or pulling all-nighters for major assignments. Fortunately though, there are many ways to keep ahead of the game and keep your stress level at a minimum.

READ · May 25

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“Real Life College Student” Blog: Summertime!

What to do in the impending summer months? Will you be taking on a job or two to earn the big bucks? Doing an internship? Or is this a summer to relax? A few months ago, when deciding what to do with some extra time, I had a difficult time settling on what I’d like to do. I had made pro and con lists, and each decision had good and bad points. I was approached by a friend who suggested I ask myself this question: “Which of the options would be more memorable? In a decade, will you still remember the experience or not?” She suggested I take to the route that would mean most to me throughout my life and that would be a memory to cherish.

READ · Apr 29 · 1 Comment

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