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 be offering tips and suggestions in The Current which will focus on topics like success in college and taking advantage of the unique opportunities available at […]
Category: Features
Tattoo tales
By Grace Ducanis and Stephanie Barrios Frequently, tattoos are more than just body art; they have personal, emotional meanings. They can be used to commemorate a loved one, celebrate a passion, remember an important truth or pay homage to one’s heritage. The stories behind tattoos are often as interesting as the tattoos themselves, and the […]
Maximize your macros
College students are infamous for living a luxurious life of ramen noodles, pizza and cheap Chinese takeout. As the lavish eating frenzies continue, students eventually gain the notorious “Freshman 15” and then must discover how to drop the dreaded weight without starving, going broke or losing sanity. In a health-obsessed society, there’s plenty of talk […]
Career Corner: How to find and obtain shadowing and research opportunities
Emilio Lorenzo is a Career Adviser in NSU’s Office of Career Development. He graduated from NSU with a Master of Science in College Student Affairs and a concentration in conflict analysis and resolution. Emilio understands the importance of helping students reach their career goals and works with all students, including undergraduate, graduate and professional level […]
That time I … Switched majors
Jazmyn Brown is a junior English major The Current’s copy editor. She switched majors after one semester as a biology major. She plans to go to grad school for journalism, philosophy, environmental science or all three, pursue a career in conservation and maybe write some novels. I’ve always had an affinity for science and math, so coming […]
Success Coaches’ Playbook: Textbooks Decoded – 3 Tips to Help You Master the Art of Textbook Reading
Textbooks aren’t very exciting to read sometimes. However, you’ll need to master the art of reading scholarly literature to graduate from college. With this in mind, if you feel like you’re not retaining enough information from your reading assignments, or if you just simply want to improve your reading and comprehension skills, try these simple […]
It’s not always sunny in Florida: How to survive hurricane season
Hurricane season, June 1 through November 30, is a time of caution for Florida residents because of the high probability of a hurricane. For those who are new to the state, it is important to know how to prepare for a hurricane. This step-by-step process will help Floridians, both old and new, prepare for and […]
Living in an Adderall nation
College is more than a place; it’s a time that mixes the formulas for adolescence and adulthood and creates the combustible solution that we like to call life. For some people, this combustion acts as an energy surge. For others, the combustion is an overwhelming explosion of matter. The biggest part of that struggle […]
All-nighter survival guide
College is infamous for many things—wild parties, hook-up culture and dealing with the lingering pressure to finally figure out a career path—but the one college struggle that affects nearly every student on a regular basis is the mounting workload. Regardless of how organized you are or how effectively you manage your time, it’s nearly impossible […]
Try these empowering yoga poses for National Yoga Month
Yoga and college have a few things in common. College is intended to harness our tremendous potential to change the world, and yoga provides the tools that teach us how to engage in the world with impact. It encourages us to focus on what we learn, broaden our horizons and find new understandings. The best […]