My name is April Coan, and I am an academic success coach and the assistant director at the Office of Undergraduate Student Success. Throughout the fall semester, I will offer tips and suggestions in The Current, which will focus on topics like success in college and taking advantage of the unique opportunities available at NSU. […]
Category: Features
Mythbusters: The truth about vaping and hookah
According to the CDC, cigarette smoking has caused more than 10 times as many premature deaths among U.S. citizens than in all of the wars ever fought by the U.S. Yet while we all know that smoking is dangerous to our health, many still decide to do it anyway. As a way to promote a […]
Career Corner: How to strategically prepare for interviews
Emilio Lorenzo is the assistant director of career advisement in NSU’s Office of Career Development. Emilio understands the importance of helping students reach their career goals and works with all students, including undergraduate, graduate and professional level students, to achieve their professional goals. Emily Tasca is a member of the career advisement team in NSU’s Office […]
That Time I … worked on Black Friday
Nicole Cocuy is a senior communication studies major and co-editor-in-chief of The Current. In 2012, Cocuy worked as a seasonal cast member at The Disney Store. Desperate for money and eager for work experience, I decided to beef up my resume through an entry-level job I thought I could excel in: retail. At the time, […]
The Vegan Experiment
Even as a proud meat eater, I thought one week without meat wouldn’t be a big deal. My vegan friends always brag about how the change in their diet changed their lifestyle, and, being the pessimist that I am, I was excited to finally prove to them that being a vegan is really not hard […]
Success Coach: College do’s and don’ts
My name is April Coan, and I am an academic success coach and the assistant director at the Office of Undergraduate Student Success. Throughout the fall semester, I will offer tips and suggestions in The Current, which will focus on topics like success in college and taking advantage of the unique opportunities available at NSU. […]
That Time I … traveled to Sarajevo and met the man in the red beanie
Natalie Negron is a student at the College of Osteopathic Medicine. In 2014, she traveled to Poland, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina through Dr. Gershman’s “Genocide” travel study course. My parents always told me not to talk to strangers… especially strangers in foreign countries. But on my travel study trip to Sarajevo in Bosnia and […]
Honoring military families
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, undergraduate veterans make up about 4 percent of students in the U.S. The military has affected every NSU student in some way, even if that impact simply means they are able to attend school in a relatively safe country. NSU students who have served in the military […]
Gifts that give back
The season of giving is just around the corner. Not only do we have to give gifts to a seemingly endless list of loved ones, but we also should take a moment to give back to the less fortunate and to worthy causes. Fortunately, we can accomplish both goals at once by purchasing products from […]
What even is a healthy diet?
College students balance school, work and, sometimes, athletics. We often feel overwhelmed and think that we have no spare time to eat or even sleep. However, finding the time for healthy food and rest in this busy time of life is very important for our health and should be prioritized. Many of us lack the […]