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Grade Grubbing -- Is it worth it?
11/01/2011 09:57
Not familiar with grade-grubbing? I'm sure you've seen it in action. Just think back to the last time one of your professors returned a graded assignment. After class, you probably noticed a handful of students circling vulture-like around the teacher with their papers in hand -- these are...
Stereotypes and College Majors
10/30/2011 19:09
A couple of posts ago I discussed the types of professors you will likely meet in college. I realize I was typecasting teachers of certain majors, and if I want to be fair, I should also talk about some of the students found on campus. So, in response, I've created this...
Halloween Costume Ideas
10/25/2011 09:39
Halloween is less than a week away -- do you have your costume yet? And don't tell me that you aren't going to dress up, because as a college student it is your duty to attend a Halloween party, and you can't show up to a Halloween party without a costume.
Sure, there are plenty of...
5 Professors You Will Meet
10/23/2011 11:26
On my last post I discussed how you can get more information about your professor before enrolling in his or her class. So, I thought I would continue with that theme and fill you in on some of the typical professors found on every campus. If you stay in college long enough, you are...
Rate My Professor
10/21/2011 10:27
With it being well into the fall semester, undoubtedly you have at least one course that leaves you shaking your head and asking yourself, "why did I choose this class?" Sometimes it is the subject or the time of day, but usually it's the professor that is making you...
Tiresome Cliches
10/14/2011 13:00
I realize I have been doing a lot complaining during the last few blogs, but I've been in kind of a George Carlin type of mood lately and I just can't help it. So, you're just going to have to deal with it for a while.
Here is my complaint for today:
It's Friday,...
Using Your Cell Phone to Look Busy
10/11/2011 11:19
You know you've done it … you're walking across campus and you see someone walking towards you from about fifty yards away. You don't know this person and you uncomfortably realize that the two of you are going to have to come face to face as you pass each other. For a brief instant you...
Top 10 Most Annoying People in Class
10/06/2011 12:22
Today, I have created a quick list of who I consider to be the 10 most annoying people in class. If you recognize any of your own habits within this list, then please, stop doing these things -- you're really ticking us off.
1. The Foot Relaxer
Do you view that...
Embrace Your Inner Child
10/04/2011 17:21
Being an adult is great. You can have your own money, make your own decisions, have guilt-free sex, and can stay up as late as you want. However, even with all of these added pleasures, there are certain childhood things that many adults still enjoy.
I recently...
How to Reinvent Yourself for College
09/30/2011 15:33
No one can graduate high school without getting pegged with some type of label: jock, nerd, band geek, sweet, ditzy, etc. Once you've been branded it becomes almost impossible to form a new identity. However, if you are sick of the status quo, fate does offer you one reprieve --...
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