Photos and written by Amy Bridges I deal with A.D.D. and migraines which means some days can be not so nice. On days like those where I have one or both things active to a high degree notes are necessary. If I have a migraine I will concentrate as much as I can on... Continue Reading →
Why you should take classes for fun and not just for your major
While we are all at university to get a degree in the end, there is one thing you should make sure you do before you graduate, and that is take some classes for fun. That’s right you read that right – For FUN!
Amy’s 6 Top Tips for Researching
With big projects and essay due dates rolling in I thought I would give some of my research tips. After going to Durham College for Journalism and being an Anthropology major, I have done a lot of research so I thought I would share what I have learned.
A no good very bad week… so what do you do about no internet and online classes?
Photos and written by Amy Bridges This past month has been horrible in my house but this past week just takes the cake. Since everyone has been online at the same time the internet, I have at home has been so slow that my partner hasn’t been able to attend classes. So, we decided to... Continue Reading →
Considering your options for the 2021 academic year
By now, the majority of us have become accustomed to remote learning… whether we like it or not. With the 2020/2021 school year coming to an end, students should start considering they're plans for the fall semester of 2021. Every individual student has their own considerations and potential complications that impact their decision to potentially return - or not return - to campus. The pandemic is dynamic in the restrictions that have been added and taken away, and added again. That being said, the plans announced for the fall semester are subject to change, but here is a compilation of all the information you need to make the best decision for you individually. Everyone has to consider what works best for them and their return to the 2021/2022 school year.
To summer school or to not summer school, that, is the question
Photos and written by Amy Bridges As this semester ends most students don’t want to think about starting up again but the summer semester is coming up. Sign ups are open and most students are just waiting for the first breath of April when there are no more readings, essays, and quizzes. While I... Continue Reading →
So, its time to find a job… now what? An Interview with one of Trent Durham’s Careers Assistant
One of the most difficult things to do is finding a job, especially during this time. Where do you start? How do you write a resume and cover letter? I know job searching can be stressful but, with the right mindset, a few tips and a lot of positivity, anything is possible.
5 tips to control your procrastination monster giving you bad advice
Written by Amy Bridges With the end of the semester looming so are the bigger assignments. As stress gets higher and the dates get closer a lot of university and college students get hit with the procrastination monster. I have been able to control my procrastination monster for the most part but there are still... Continue Reading →
The best apps to use for studying and productivity
I’m all for the old-school methods of note taking, but I also love using technology to help me with my schoolwork. I’ve compiled a list of apps/programs that are extremely useful in taking notes, studying, being productive, and keeping organized.
5 Tips and Tricks to taking notes and understanding them later
Even though this year looks a little different the most of the other ones there is one thing that has stayed the same – taking notes. Over my years of taking notes, I have perfected a system.