Category Archives: General

Grad School or No Grad School. That is the Question.

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

As many students come to the end of their collegiate journey and the “real world” quickly begins to encroach upon them, they face the daunting question of “what’s next”. Senior year for many is a time of great uncertainty. Should … Continue reading →

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What is the impact of a Government Shutdown?

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

photo © 2009 Daniel Borman | more info (via: Wylio)The state of our Federal Government has been in the headlines this entire week regarding their inability to reach a consensus about the Federal Budget. There have been many points made … Continue reading →

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How to land a date in college?

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

As we all know college is the best times of our lives. Some people meet their soul mate and find that special person they’ll spend the rest of their lives with. Others will settle with just a first date and … Continue reading →

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How students can cope with the loss of a friend

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

On yesterday March 23, 2011, 20-year-old Nickolas Williams a resident of Lakeland, Florida and TCC student died after being run over by a bus. Although we did not graduate at the same time, we did attend high-school together and he … Continue reading →

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How to regain motivation after Spring Break.

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance photo © 2010 William Ross | more info (via: Wylio)  It’s almost time to Spring your clocks forward. Meaning this Sunday March 13,2011 at 2:00 am time will move forward one hour.The result for you? … Continue reading →

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A program that increases success of Blacks in college.

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

Charles Harris is the Director of The Knight Division for Scholarships, Career Services and Multicultural Affairs at The University of Florida in Gainesville. I had an opportunity to speak with him to learn more about the program and why these … Continue reading →

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How to Create a Good Study Environment?

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

  Creating a good study environment is an integral part of student success. It will allow you to better manage your learning capability and make you more efficient with time management and prioritizing study time among your course load and … Continue reading →

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Foods that may help improve your grades

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

photo © 2006 Aigars Mahinovs | more info (via: Wylio) We all know how the old saying goes: you are what you eat..right? Well, if you eat smart then you may be smart….ha ha well not actually. However there are … Continue reading →

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Can low-income students earn a Bachelor’s degree?

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

Giving low-income students a voice This week there was an article in Higher Education Journal that expressed concern about low-income students and their ability to be successful. The study cited a slew of data regarding students who come from low-income … Continue reading →

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