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How to Memorize Large Amounts of Information Quickly for an Exam
Staring at pages of notes the night before an exam wondering how you are going to retain any of it? These evidence-based memorization techniques actually…
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How to Get an Internship When You Have No Connections and No Experience
Getting your first internship when you have no work history and no professional network feels like a catch-22.…
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How to Deal With Depression in College When You Cannot Get Out of Bed
Depression in college is more common than most students realize, and more treatable than it feels when you…
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How to Survive Your First Week of College When Everything Feels Overwhelming
The first week of college is genuinely overwhelming for most students. Here is what to focus on, what…
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How to Manage Your Time When You Have a Part-Time Job and a Full Course Load
Working a part-time job while carrying a full course load is one of the most demanding things you…
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How to Build Credit as a Student With No Credit History
No credit history makes it hard to rent apartments, get loans, and sometimes even get jobs. Here is…
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How to Ask a Professor for an Extension Without Sounding Irresponsible
Asking for an extension is nerve-wracking. This guide shows you exactly how to do it — what to…
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How to Network as an Introvert When You Hate Small Talk
Networking does not have to mean awkward cocktail parties and forced conversations. This guide shows introverts how to…
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How to Handle a Professor Who Clearly Does Not Like You
Feeling like a professor has it in for you is one of the most demoralizing experiences in college.…
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How to Budget as a College Student When You Have Never Done It Before
Budgeting sounds complicated until you realize it is just knowing where your money goes before it disappears. This…
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How to Deal With the Fear That Your Degree Will Not Get You a Job
The fear that your degree is not leading anywhere is one of the most common anxieties in college.…
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How to Stop Getting Distracted by Your Phone While Studying
Your phone is designed by some of the most sophisticated engineers on the planet to keep you on…
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