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College is a very stressful period for the majority of students. Before entering it, a lot of them have great expectations – they believe that this is a time filled with new experience, new colleagues and friends, and interesting lessons. However, very soon they found out that these expectations were unrealistic. During the studies, students have to fulfill piles of obligations (attending lectures, passing the tests, learning for the exams, etc…) in a very short period of time, which leaves them with almost no time for recreation and relaxation. The kind of obligation that is the most common is writing…

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Modern media affect nearly every career field in some manner. Whether professionals are interfacing with it to stay informed or to be aware media coverage concerning one’s industry, it’s important to recognize that one’s work never exists in a bubble. Within contemporary educational programs, understanding the effects of media as well as interacting with it are emphasized as part of students’ total learning experiences. Understanding how to deal with it in strategic, intelligent ways must be included as a component of every curriculum in the 21st century. Sports Industry Pros Need to Be Media-Smart The glare of the media spotlight in…

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Are you looking to create a new science lab or improve an existing one but you’re struggling to raise the funds you need to complete the project? You’re certainly not alone. Many schools, colleges and universities face this problem. As UK lab furniture specialists Innova Design Solutions highlighted in a recent blog post, good lab design can significantly improve students’ performance, so it’s essential that these environments are spot on. Fortunately, through crowdfunding, the internet has opened up a new way to generate resources for these projects. Keep reading to find out more about this approach and to see whether…

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Photo by CC user Mummelgrummel on Wikimedia Commons As a college student, you will likely be faced with the task of writing quite a bit. Along with reading, it’s one of the most important things that you will need to be competent at in order to succeed in college. But for many students, succeeding as a writer can be difficult. To help you with this, here is a look at a few easy ways that you can improve writing in college. Start a Blog The best way to improve your writing is by simply writing. There are few ways around this.…

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Online education is becoming the norm for many college students instead of the exception. Traditional and non-traditional students alike are enjoying the benefits of getting their degree online. Just as careful planning and consideration is needed when selecting a traditional college to attend, the same care needs to be given to the choice of which online college you go with. However, it is important to remember that the requirements for what makes a college one of the best is largely dependent on what programs and degrees you are interested in, your budget, and other considerations. But as a general basis,…

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