September 16, 2019
How to Write the Perfect Essay Outline by Bid 4 Papers
Bid 4 Papers provides a comprehensive breakdown of how to write an essay outline.
Tag: writing
September 15, 2019
Majoring in Liberal Arts: The Pros and Cons
Liberal Arts is a field of study provided at both two year and four year colleges alike that allows students to dabble in a variety of interests through the degree’s heavy reliance on elective credits.
The flexibility of this degree can be alluring to students as they continue to explore themselves and flesh out their passions, but it doesn’t come without its fair share of criticism, either.
September 15, 2019
Weekly Newsletter #37: School Rules
School drools? Nah, school rules.
September 13, 2019
5 Things to Consider When Choosing an Apartment in College by College Cures
College Cures provides insight on five imperative factors to consider while apartment hunting in college.
September 12, 2019
Back to School Safety Tips by The Institute for Childhood Preparedness
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness shares back to school safety tips for parents and children with us.
September 12, 2019
Overcoming First Day Jitters
School’s back in session, rapidly reversing summer’s recession of classroom blues.
Whether you’re the new kid or a seasoned pupil amongst the hustle and bustle of peers hurrying through the hallways during the first week, you’re not alone in your first day jitters. 50.8 million students will be at the hands of 3.2 million teachers in public schools across America, the National Center for Education Statistics reports.
September 9, 2019
How Going Back to School is Pretty Cool
Education is a facet of modern living, an enriching experience we often take for granted in 2019 – and there are a lot of reasons why. While the slight majority feels engaged in school, only 48 percent of secondary school students feel what they are learning will benefit them in the real world, according to Youth Truth student survey issued in 2017.
Other factors that contribute to student dissatisfaction come into play, as well: inadequate academic environments, the competitive attitude towards grades, peer pressure, and the meer fact that school starts so early in the morning.
However, the negative attitude towards school as a whole only perpetuates feelings of dread, anxiety, and indifference towards course materials, when there’s a lot that could be celebrated, instead.
September 8, 2019
UFFFF… Exams Approaching by Mahik’s
Mahik’s shares a clever poem about exam season with us – good luck this school year! 😉
September 6, 2019
Summer Break by Mahik’s
As we begin the school year, Mahik’s delights us with a poem of a appreciation for summer break.
September 4, 2019
How to Save on School Supplies
Everyone wants to go back to school feeling cool with decorative notebooks, colorful pens, mechanical pencils, novelty erasers, and sturdy binders, but the price of school supplies themselves can leave you in a bind – especially if you’re a parent supplying two, three, four, or more children.
In fact, the National Retail Federation (NRF) reports that families will be spending record-breaking amounts on “back to school” shopping this year, with the average household that has K-12 students spending $696.70. Households with college-aged students plan on spending $976.78, the highest amount ever recorded by the NRF.
However, you don’t have to drop hundreds – nearly a thousand – to send your kids back to school in style and equipped with the tools they need to succeed.
