College Life Articles – Page 2 of 9

What Does the Next Academic Year Look Like During COVID-19?

As of this writing, you are probably on a quarantine, no matter where you are in the world due to COVID-19 and the global pandemic. Because of this, the way we live our normal lives has changed, for better or for worse. There is a looming question on how we should move forward from this and whether or not our lives will be the same in all aspects. From the way we communicate, to the way we shop, to even the way we learn and work, all of it will have to change to assure the safety of society. Continue reading →

How Exercise Improves Your Studies and Mental Health

Stress is something that is increasingly more common as you grow older. More responsibilities, more decision making, and more obligations seem to weigh people down and cause them to feel stressed. Students especially have to carry this burden of stress because they are still learning to deal with life and everything that comes with it. Some find ways to manage it wisely, while others still struggle mentally to deal with their stress. It’s not unusual for students to have mental breakdowns because of this stress, but there are ways to avoid and even handle your stress levels. Many studies show that exercise is a sure-fire way to improve your stress levels and ultimately your mental health. Continue reading →

How to Develop Self Management Skills

As students grow older, the sense of responsibility grows. Gone are the worry-free days, where all you were concerned about was what food you’ll have for lunch at school the next day, or whether your parents would let you stay over your friends house over the weekend. It’s hard growing up and going off to college for higher education. Continue reading →

What will Summer 2020 Look Like for Students?

As the summer months approach and the weather is getting warmer and warmer, a looming question about student’s holidays hangs over our heads. No, it’s not the question of “what are you summer plans” but rather the question of “when will things go back to normal?” People are just starting to get used to distance learning and online education platforms and schools and other educational institutions have not made the move to open schools just yet. Continue reading →

How to Destress During the Coronavirus Crisis

If you haven’t already found out, the world is changing rapidly to the development of the situation that is surrounding Covid-19, better known as the Coronavirus. With the quarantine upon us, and most of the world, we have had to learn how to adapt and function during these trying times. Continue reading →

Tips for Studying at Home

As early as January 2020, the world has shifted in many ways, dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. Local and federal governments are taking measures to prevent the spread of the virus by imposing widespread quarantines and limiting the opportunities of face-to-face interactions. Continue reading →

Is Homework Beneficial To Students: Pros and Cons

There is the never-ending question of homework and whether it’s beneficial to students or not. Both camps have staunchly defended their point of view to the grave, claiming that homework is NOT beneficial or that homework is COMPLETELY necessary to a student’s learning. Well, here we are again at a crossroads trying to get to the bottom of this argument; does homework benefit the students, or is it more detrimental to their overall learning experience? We’re going to break it down so maybe you can settle this argument once and for all. But to get to the bottom of this, we should understand what the sides are — Continue reading →