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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 are in it. This guide covers what depression in college actually looks like and what to do.
Read article →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 to ignore, and how to get through it without catastrophizing about the next four years.
Read article →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 can do as a student. Here is a realistic system for making it work without burning out.
Read article →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 how to start building credit as a student even if you have never had a credit card.
Read article →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 say, when to ask, and how to frame the request so you actually get a yes.
Read article →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 build a genuine professional network without pretending to be someone they are not.
Read article →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. This guide helps you figure out what is actually happening and what to do about it.
Read article →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 guide teaches you a simple system that actually works on a student income.
Read article →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. This guide separates what is real from what is catastrophizing — and what you can actually do about it.
Read article →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 it. Here is how to study effectively anyway.
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