Emma Heineman is a junior from Bailey, Colorado. She is pursuing degrees in political science and international studies. Since I flew back home to Colorado in March when all of this pandemic craziness began, I have been aware of how blessed I am to live where I do. I have watched as other friends’ […]
Author: Emma Heineman
Healthy relationships in college
Navigating relationships, both romantic and platonic, can be a difficult task. Especially in college, when students are given opportunities to meet new people and foster new connections, the path to healthy relationships can be a bumpy road. College can be the place you find your closest friends, your best mentors or even your life partner, […]
A guide to living in South Florida
For many NSU students, starting college means moving away from home for the first time. For some, this transition means coming to a new state. Like any new place, there is a lot to learn and appreciate about living in South Florida. Here are some tips and recommendations for making the best out of your […]
Traveling back to school — the smart way
Every year, students from all across the U.S. and over 100 different countries come to NSU for an educational experience like no other. And while the fall semester may still seem like a long way away, before you know it, it will be time to pack your bags, load up your car or catch the […]
NSU traditions
Admission videos NSU prides itself on its tight-knit community of engaged students and incredible faculty and staff. Another one of the ways NSU expands this community is through personalized admission videos. Every college and university has a way of welcoming admitted students, but NSU goes above and beyond to make sure everyone feels like an […]
The retail apocalypse
More and more, people are trading the experience of walking through stores, fidgeting with price tags and deciding what to buy with the quick, easy convenience of Amazon. In a world of size charts, reviews, online images and great return policies, many times, it seems like in-store shopping will soon become a thing of the […]
Wonder Woman nominations and panel
On Tuesday, March 24, the Office of Career Development will host the Wonder Women panel from 5 – 7 p.m. in the Sales Institute of the Carl DeSantis building. The event is in partnership with the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship and the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement and will […]
Mardi Gras
The elaborate floats, the tri-colored beads, the music and the food — what’s not to love? Every year, Mardi Gras festivities sweep across the U.S. with their celebratory spirit. The celebration starts in January with the observance of Twelfth Night, a day in the Christian calendar that marks the end of the twelve days […]
NSU student launches Shark Speak program
NSU Fischler Academy student, Eloise Nieto, has created an English acquisition program aimed at helping local high school students, who are non-native speakers, to develop their English skills by teaching them common English words that are used in everyday conversation. The program, known as Shark Speak, has provided Nieto with a way to apply the […]
Unconventional studying tips: when all else fails, make sure you don’t
Everyone has one — a study habit or routine that they swear by; one that helps them retain information and ace exams. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably tried hundreds of these so-called studying “lifesavers” at the recommendation of your friends or peers. Sometimes, however, the end result is not an A in a […]