Do you ever feel like no matter how much you study, you’re just not learning the information? If this is the case, you may be a victim of PSH―Poor Study Habits. The good news is with a few small changes, you can overcome PSH and achieve your academic goals. It’s as simple as training your […]
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Getting the most out of the academic year
Welcome back, Sharks! I hope you had a wonderful summer. 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 […]
That time I … had a summer full of sketchy internships
Internships are a vital part of the college experience. You get the chance to “try out” the field that you’ll work in for pretty much the rest of your life once you graduate from college. Think of internships as a free trial for your career. They are a chance to learn the ins and outs […]
#CollegeSolutions to your #CollegeProbz
College is supposed to be the best time of our lives, but sometimes it can be so complicated and frustrating that we question whether this is even remotely possible. Between bad roommates, stressful workloads and the pressure of the fast-approaching “future” hanging over our heads, it can be pretty difficult to live our college lives […]
Sharks out of water: NSU students who studied abroad
The Office of International Affairs is often considered a sanctuary for our many international students. But, even though many international students do view this office as a vessel for support and information, this is not the office’s sole purpose. If you are ever looking to broaden your learning experience and career development through study abroad, […]
Making Mother’s Day memorable
May brings a special time of the year when families around the world can show their appreciation for the beautiful women who has given them life. Grandmothers, stepmothers and mothers in general can finally have a day of reprieve to bask in the aroma of essential oils, look out into an endless horizon by the ocean or even sip some […]
Diary of … a military brat
Katherine Lewis is a senior psychology major minoring in applied behavior analysis and sociology. She is a full-time employee at Baudhuin Preschool where she works with children with autism. Katherine hopes to pursue careers in both early childhood special education and family therapy and dreams of one day combining both professions into her own equine therapy […]
Career guide to summer planning
You are probably getting to that point where you are thinking about your summer and wrapping up the semester. You probably don’t want to think about your career goals as you plan out your summer and get a break from the academic grind, but summer is actually a key point in your collegiate journey to […]
Wellness Bite: April 21, 2015
“Unplug from electronics before bed. Give yourself time to unwind from the day for better sleep. Read a book magazine or journal or mediate.” — Valerie Valenti, yoga teacher
Chew on this: Exploring NSU’s dining sustainability
Think about what happens to the scraps of food left on a person’s plate in the campus dining halls. The chicken wing bones, cupcake wrappers, untouched macaroni, pizza crust, plastic straws and the Styrofoam cup that comes with a JuiceBlendz smoothie. Considering how much food a student consumes, perhaps only a small percentage of it […]