by Kate
There is tons to read in college, truckloads of textbooks. Much of it so dry and coma-inspiring that its hard to get through. I’m not a lazy reader, one of my greatest pleasures in life is reading. But its easy to get overwhelmed with so many un-read chapters before you.
In grade school there was [...]
by Kate
Tadpoles. When do we take our first breath? At birth. [NOTE: "we" here = human, non-mermaid princesses] Obviously that breath of air is a surprising first. But long before that precious day we are inhaling-exhaling fluid to our very heartbeat. Drawing it as deep as we can into tiny lungs like little fish, small [...]
by Kate
What’s your major? The dreaded question. For many this evokes an immediate anxiety response. What is my major? I can’t be undecided forever. I’m supposed to tell you what I want to be for the rest of my life?! How can I possibly know that? At 18 I hadn’t experienced enough to rule out [...]
by Kate
Now that you are familiarized with the general workings of the library nearest you, have your library card carefully ensconced in wallet and understand that librarians are critical to your efficient success; let’s talk about some basic guiding principles for behavior at the library that will keep you in good standing.
Quiet! (Sort of) [...]
by Kate
Ahhhh … the library! The ambience of a library creates a sanctuary, a bastion of knowledge with centuries of information and a multitude of authors. There is a peacefulness that comes with being surrounded by mountains of books full of treasure.
From the ancient library at Alexandria (the one that, according to legend, [...]
by Kate
“Life is hard”
A favorite saying of my father. Boy, was he right. Every day it seems we’re buried under a barrage of demands that threaten to overwhelm: bills to pay, school deadlines, and all the little things that pile up and cry out for our full attention. Add all that up and you’ve got [...]
For online students the challenge of balancing family responsibilities with college is a major source of stress. You already had a full life and adding class assignments to it means something’s gotta give.
We all want lives that run like a well-oiled clock. However, it is exactly this unrealistic expectation that often makes us [...]
