With National Make a Difference Day around the corner on October 28, the idea of getting involved on campus and within the community has understandably been on many people’s minds. As a student, likely on a strict budget, it can sometimes feel as though you’re limited in terms of what you can do to encourage […]
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Time management tips for success
Maggie Morrissey is a full-time Career Advisor for Experiential Education and Learning and works with freshmen students. Maggie is also completing her master’s degree in college student affairs at NSU. We all want to get better at time management. Whether you’re a freshman trying to find a part-time job, a junior busy with on-campus involvement, […]
Seriously Kidding: Professor passes all students on account of “all answers” being right
She’s every student’s dream come true. Nora Ong, professor in the College of Finding the Self, has announced that she will not fail any student who takes her midterm this week because any answer could be the right one. “Truth is really subjective anyway that you look at it,” said Ong. “Facts are malleable and […]
Journey through a day in the life of an average college student
Looking back, I see how this experiment taught me that average doesn’t have to be boring. But I still find myself thinking that it’s sad that the word average exists. Average life for some is so varied, exciting and eclectic that the “other” category can range from skydiving to writing a novel to redecorating a dorm room. The humdrum of everyday life should sound like a really good adventure movie — suspenseful, stimulating and exhilarating. Some things are bound to be routine like grooming, driving and, of course, sleeping. But it’s what you do with what’s left of your time that determines whether your life is average or amazing.
Contrary to popular belief, not every student just parties in college
Compile a list of overexposed stars and 24-year-old Lindsay Lohan will be near the top. She has gained more fame for her partying and personal troubles than she has for her acting.