Advice for Freshmen

Foreign what?

Taking a foreign language is a requirement at most schools. While it is hard to learn another language, it can be extremely benificial in the work-field. Companies need people who speak multiple languages. Businesses are always looking to expand their client-base by added employees that can communicate with non-English speakers.

I am taking Hebrew One right now. I have learned how to have a basic conversation with a person in just a little over a week. While foreign languages take time, patience, dedication and commitment your skills may land you a job in the future.

Why I Stuck With My Hopeless Major

So, I major in creative writing.  Yes, I know that it probably won't lead to a high-paying job and my classes are subjective, but I wouldn't have it any other way.  When some of my roommates come home and study for hours on end to take tests to make sure they can stay in certain classes or even stay in their specific school.  Not only do I think school should never be that stressful for anyone... [More]

Working on campus

If you want a little extra spending money, but you don't want to commit to a full time job, try getting a job on campus. When you work on campus, you can't work when you have any class, and they are very understanding about tests and studying.

I work on campus, and I get to make my own hours and study while I work. Look out for openings that involve desk-work. Every college has an office with student workers as do the registrar and financial aid office.

It is a fun, easy-going way to earn some money and work a few hours a day.

Rejection?

I'm currently in the process of applying to the School Of Education. And let me tell you, I'm freaking out. This is the beginning of my future for crying out loud! It's a pretty competitve program at my university, and I'm having major doubts about myself. A part of me thinks I shouldn't be worried, I know that this is what I'm born to do. I want to be a high school English teacher. Over the past... [More]