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How to Stop Procrastinating
Everyone has their own unique approach to studying and completing assignments. There are night owls, morning birds, marathon studiers, sprinters, and the list goes on. Each specific study style and approach is valid. But one thing is for sure. If you’re routinely waiting until the last minute, you’re not maximizing your academic potential. This article… Read More
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Transfer Student Guide — Interview With Dr. Martha Parham, Sr. Vice President of Public Relations, American Association of Community Colleges
TUN sits down with Dr. Martha Parham, senior vice president of public relations at the American Association of Community Colleges, to discuss how college students can effectively transfer to another college or university. TUN: Dr. Parham, thanks so much for joining us. DR. PARHAM: Thanks for having me. It’s exciting to be here. At what… Read More
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Taking a Pandemic-Induced Gap Year: Yes or No?
As safety measures continue to fluctuate across the nation, high-school graduates, college-transfer students, and working adults alike wonder whether they should take a gap year or gap semester and just wait out this unprecedented tide until we collectively land in more conventional waters. So far, 2020 has yielded a surge of three times the usual… Read More
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Email Etiquette When Writing to Professors and Teachers — Interview With Vicki Lavendol, Instructor, UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management
TUN sits down with Vicki Lavendol, an instructor at the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management, to discuss the dos and don’ts when emailing professors and teachers. TUN: Professor Lavendol, thanks so much for taking the time to speak with us today. LAVENDOL: Thank you for the opportunity to join you today.… Read More
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Benefits of Attending a Community College — Interview With Dr. Martha Parham, Sr. Vice President of Public Relations at AACC
TUN sits down with Dr. Martha Parham, senior vice president of public relations at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), to discuss the benefits of attending a community college. TUN: Dr. Parham, thanks so much for joining us. DR. PARHAM: Thank you for having me. I’m excited to be here! When I ask you… Read More
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How to Choose a College Major — Interview With Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry From University of Central Florida
TUN sits down with Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry, Dean of the University of Central Florida’s College of Undergraduate Studies and Vice Provost of Student Learning and Academic Success, to discuss how students can pick a major that is right for them. TUN: Dr. Berry, thanks so much for joining us! DR. BERRY: Thank you for… 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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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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Job Opportunities to Expand for Climate-Focused Public Health Majors
There’s good news for public health majors focusing on climate change. New research suggests they will be increasingly sought after in the job market. An overwhelming 92 percent of current employers reported that the need for public health professionals with training in climate change will very likely increase in the next 5-10 years, according to… Read More
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5 Tips for College Students to Avoid Burnout
Burnout is a stress-related state of exhaustion and often leads to feelings of isolation, low accomplishment and even depression. Although research has long shown that burnout affects employees, we now know burnout also affects students. As a researcher who specializes in identifying strategies to help college students get through their first year of college, I’d… Read More
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23 Lessons for Freshmen as They Begin College
The Class of 2023 is arriving on university campuses across the country. For the majority of new college students and their parents, they’ve been so focused on the application process and securing financial assistance that successfully transitioning from high school to college is just coming into focus. I surveyed and interviewed current college students and… Read More
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A Play Book for College Kick-Off
The end of summer as we approach the fall season is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s football season but more importantly, it’s the start of a new school year. It is particularly exciting for those entering college, especially in their freshman year or first semester in college. Just like football, everyone… Read More
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5 Tips for College Students to Use Final Exam Stress to Their Advantage
For the nearly 20 million college students in the U.S., one of the most stressful times of the year comes at the end of the semester, as they prepare for final exams, graduation and – for many seniors – yet another life transition. Almost 60% of college students report they are experiencing more than average… Read More
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How to Succeed in College with a Disability
If you’re entering college as a student with a disability, the first thing you should know is that you’re not alone. In a study of approximately 11,000 young adults with disabilities, nearly 20 percent were found to have attended a four-year college or university at some point after high school. And, like all students, you… Read More
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Can You Trust ‘Rate My Professors’?
Nearly every day, college students are faced with decisions that could change the direction of their lives. Career paths are molded by the judgments students make in college, such as choosing one professor or class over another. For help making these difficult decisions, students often turn to Rate My Professors, a popular online destination where… Read More
