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How to Ace Your Online Courses — Interview With Dr. Amanda Groff From University of Central Florida
TUN sits down with Dr. Amanda Groff, an associate lecturer and online coordinator in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Central Florida, to discuss how students can ace their online courses. TUN: Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with us today! DR. GROFF: Hi! Thank you so much for… Read More
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How to Write an Essay Outline: Complete Guide
For an essay to be compelling, it needs to have a solid structure. That’s why it is so important to create an outline before diving into the writing process. Your outline is the bones of your essay. It helps you portray your ideas in a logical and digestible order. It also serves as a handy… Read More
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How to Improve Writing Skills
The benefits of being an impressive writer extend way beyond English class. Putting in the time and effort to improve your writing skills will help you in many steps of your academic and professional life, from drafting your college admissions essay to writing a compelling cover letter and beyond. For many students, writing can be… Read More
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Helping Teens Overcome Heightened Anxiety
The teenage years are a transformative time in every person’s life. Despite the typical struggles faced by teenagers, these years are meant to be a period full of exploration and growth. Traditionally, it’s a time when they begin to form the passions and ideas that will shape them throughout their personal and professional lives. In… Read More
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New Free Service Helps College Students Access Aid Amid COVID
College students facing increased financial, academic or personal crises amid the COVID-19 pandemic could increase their chances of receiving aid or assistance by using a new free service jointly created by two non-profit organizations, Swipe Out Hunger and Rise. The service, named the Student Navigator Network, is staffed by college students who are trained to… Read More
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How to Set and Achieve Academic Goals
The grades you earn in both high school and college have enormous implications, as they can greatly influence what will be the next stage in your life. For high school students, the grades on your transcript will play a big role in where you’ll attend college. And for those already pursuing undergraduate degrees, your grades… Read More
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How to Make Your College Application Stand Out
Each year, colleges and universities across the United States receive thousands of applications from eager young applicants, just like you. To stand out from the crowd, you need to submit an application that is strong enough to catch and sustain the attention of admissions officers. A strong application gives admissions officers a full glimpse into… Read More
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Rebuilding Higher Education to Improve Students’ Career Outcomes
With fall semester quickly approaching, an overarching question is whether colleges and universities, many of which have turned to online teaching models, will be able to give students an education that will prepare and qualify them for secure and fruitful careers. While COVID-19 has undoubtedly made things worse, the U.S. postsecondary education system has, for… Read More
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How to Learn Online
Online learning, which was once seemingly reserved for degree-pursuing adults whose busy schedules didn’t allow them to take in-person classes, is now more popular than ever before. There are many advantages to online learning, as it lets you learn nearly wherever, and often whenever, you want. Online learning presents a number of challenges, though, particularly… Read More
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Personality Traits May Make People More Addicted to Social Media
What draws people to social media, and what can make quitting so difficult, is that nearly every time a user logs on, they receive small “social rewards” through interactions on the platforms. And not all of these social rewards are as innocent as the feeling of reconnecting with an old friend or getting a “like”… Read More
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8 Most Common College Application Mistakes to Avoid
You’ve made it this far. Your high school years are coming to an end, and college is right around the corner. Before you submit your college application(s), though, there are a few “red flags” you should be aware of. Red flags are the issues and mistakes, both big and small, that may cause college admissions… Read More
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Colleges Reconsider What It Takes to Reopen Safely
With cases of coronavirus spiking in many U.S. states, colleges and universities are reconsidering what it will take to safely reopen campuses and conduct in-person classes this fall. Despite continuous pressure from the White House to open schools, many colleges and universities see real reasons to be cautious. Some institutions have completely reversed their original… Read More
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4-Year College Students May Benefit From Community College Courses
For students attending four-year colleges and universities, taking some courses at a community college may boost their academic and employment outcomes, according to a new working paper from the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Columbia University. The authors of the paper determined that four-year college students who completed 1-10 credits at a community college… Read More
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9 Key Tips for Your College Interview
If you’re applying to a selective university, you may be asked to take part in an admissions interview. While this can feel like a daunting task, particularly for the introverts out there, it’s really an exciting opportunity to set yourself apart from a crowded pool of applicants. In the grand scheme of things, interviews don’t… Read More
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‘Masks Work’ to Slow Down COVID-19 Infection Rates, Study Finds
A new study on thousands of health care workers at Mass General Brigham Hospitals in Massachusetts has proved that masks are effective in slowing down the spread of COVID-19. The findings of the study further validate that mandatory mask policies are necessary on college campuses and in stores, restaurants and other places where it is… Read More
