Sometimes, the familiar is comforting. After a long day, a homey dorm room or your favorite Starbucks drink might be just what you need to settle in for the night. Still, redundancy is often the “oh no! I forget salt!” of life. Luckily, spicing up life at NSU is plausible with a sense of adventure […]
Tag: Midterms
Staff Picks: “What’s your favorite music to listen to while studying?”
Christina McLaughlin, opinions editor, said: “When I study I have a few playlists I use interchangeably depending on my mood and the amount of actual concentration I need. If it’s for a class I really struggle in, I have a playlist called ‘Intense Studying,’ which is basically light piano music and gentle love music. When […]
Preparing for midterm week
We are not very far away l from one of the most stressful weeks in the semester — midterm week. On the bright side, this means that you are already halfway through the semester. On the other hand, midterm week is usually the time when people stop taking care of themselves properly and spend time […]
Winding down after midterms
Whether you’re a seasoned senior or a fledgling freshman, midterms can be pretty stressful. Here are some tips on how to wind down after acing your tests. Catch up on sleep This one may seem obvious, but it’s even more important after exams. If you’re guilty of late-night, caffeine-fueled cramming, you’re probably going to feel […]
Staff Picks: Midterm Tips
Midterms have arrived, but have no fear because our staff is here to give you their secrets to midterm success. If you are stressed about your ever-expanding to-do list, check out our best tips to crush those midterm exams. Michaela Greer, co-editor-in-chief, said: “I’m a pretty visual learner so one thing that I find helpful […]
How to survive midterm week
Eek, it’s midterm week! Can you hear the sounds of panicked students frantically trying to shove knowledge into their brains while gulping down coffee to keep them up, or the students freaking out over a 20–page midterm that’s worth 35 percent of their grade (which they had almost a month to do)?
Organization: Midterm style
There are many events that college students dread, like hearing their overzealous teacher lecture, or being cut off by a crazed driver on I-95. However, nothing causes students to panic more than hearing these two words echo endlessly in their minds: midterms and finals.