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Diary of… a Contemporary Pop Artist
My name is Albina and I’m a recent resident to the state of Florida. I emigrated from my native country of Russia in 2001 and have since been privileged to live in several states as well as travel throughout the US and abroad. While living in Richmond, Virginia I exhibited work at several Richmond galleries […]
The Dreaded “Freshman 15” Inevitable or Avoidable
It is known that attending college expands ones mind, however, for a few it’s also a time of expanding ones stomach. This is known as the Freshman 15. There are ways to avoid gaining the infamous Freshman 15 as well as ways of rapidly gaining the Freshman 15, and there are also ways to get rid of the Freshman 15. It’s important to know the most dangerous factors contributing to weight gain and what to do to avoid them.
Become a Certified Scuba Diver at NSU
Scuba diving can now be checked off the list of exciting programs at NSU, thanks to the new academic diving program. This program offers scuba diving training for academic credit as well as for recreation purpose.
The Introduction to Scuba Diving (MBIO 4900), was added to the course catalog this summer. The course is a three-credit hour elective from Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. Students become certified divers at the end of the course. There is a $200 lab fee, which covers boat fees, lake dives, books and other materials needed for the class.
Diary of… a student who visited genocide memorials abroad
Lindsey Farah Goldstein is a sophomore education major and leadership minor. She is the vice president of Hillel, is in the Razor’s Edge Leadership Scholarship Program, is the Relay for Life Committee Team Development Chair, is the Office of Student Activities SEA Thursday Chair, is the Secretary and Historian of CAUSE and an Orientation Assistant for the 2012-2013 school year. Her favorite quote is, “Life is like photography, you develop from the negatives.”
How to dress for an interview
Your parents have always told you that first impressions are important. They were right. How you present yourself can make a lasting impression on someone you’ve just met, like a future employer. A great first impression doesn’t just mean answering all the questions correctly or having a perfect resume with references on hand. It includes dressing the part and looking appropriate. If you’re scheduled for an interview soon, keep these tips in mind:
Eating healthy at NSU
At NSU, eating healthy can be quite difficult, as well as quite expensive. Most of the food options don’t offer readily available nutritional information to students and tend to charge high prices for items that appear to be healthy alternatives. So here are a few tips that will save you money and keep your waistline in check:
Farquhar Writing Contest winner
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences held the 1st Annual Farquhar Writing Contest this semester. The contest was for undergraduate students who wanted to submit a 3-5 page personal essay surrounding NSU’s theme of “Truth and Power.” The prompt for the contest was: “How does the theme of Truth and Power help you understand your role as a student at NSU?” Below is the winning essay written by Kareen Barakat, freshman English major.
Faculty Spotlight: Rashid Moore
Rashid Moore, Ph.D., program professor in the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education, believes Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) is so important for teacher candidates and teachers to understand.
Hop onboard a summer cruise
Summer vacation is almost here. I’m beyond excited to sleep in, relax and not check my email — I’m betting you are, too. But the next three months are not just for making up for the sleep we lost, they’re about having some fun. One way you can have fun, get a tan, and meet new people is to book a cruise. To help you on your search, here’s a breakdown of five of the most popular cruise lines departing from South Florida.