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Honors Societies
NSU offers plenty of different honors societies for many programs, all of which are great opportunities for networking, resume building and receiving recognition for your academic accomplishments. Checking them out early on in your college career can help you set goals for your education. For more information regarding honors societies at NSU, check out the […]
College is all about the experience
If you haven’t heard it already, college is meant to be a time in your life that you will make memories you will never forget and receive an education at the same time. It’s a staple to hear adults and those slightly older tell you the tales from yesteryear while they were in college, the […]
Places to study on campus
While pursuing your higher education, developing effective study habits is of the utmost importance for absorbing the information you’re learning. The proper place to study, much like the old real estate adage, is all about “location, location, location.” Research has long shown that where a person studies has a huge impact on how well they […]
Tricks by the textbook: How to find the best textbooks for the best price
It’s that time of year again: the time where every student is rushing to get their textbooks. Buying textbooks can be tricky business and nearly every student has had a textbook nightmare that they can recall and never want to live through again, be it paying for an overpriced book that you only used once […]
Acing your online courses: it’s all in your hands
There are two types of students: those who enjoy online classes and those who don’t. Regardless of your preference, it’s inevitable to participate in an online course during your college years. With that said, acing your online courses is entirely in your hands. Here’s how to assure success. Hold yourself accountable You should take […]
Tech rentals at the library
Access to technology is an essential part of everyday life and is integral to our college experience. For students, NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library is a great way to access the technology that they need. The first floor of the Alvin Sherman Library offers best-selling fiction and nonfiction books for kids and young adults and […]
Enhance your education
While not every professor will let you use a computer in his/her class, there is no denying that technology has become an essential part of education in the modern world. As such, as students, it is critical to use the technology around us to our advantage and help support our academic careers. Technology can help […]
Move in like a pro with this packing list
Packing for college can be tough. With so many different lists that you can find online, it’s hard to really know what you need or even what you need it for. To make it easier, The Current has created an NSU-specific college packing list to help all students lighten the load. On-campus residents Anything […]
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 […]