Our annual book swap is going on right now. There’s no better chance to add books to your collection than when you can do it for free. Right outside the Writing Center is a table full of beautiful free books just waiting to be taken home. If you have time to stop inside the Writing…
You’ve probably gotten an email with a subject line that sounds like this: “So-and-so wants to connect with you on LinkedIn.” And you’ve probably deleted those emails, because let’s face it, they’re pretty spammy. But LinkedIn can be more than just an annoyance in your inbox. LinkedIn is kind of like glorified resume and a…
Since I started writing papers I enjoyed (say, roughly, ahem, high school age), I’ve tried to save my drafts and final copies of papers. Why in the world would I do this? you ask. Well, I enjoy collecting paper. I like stacks of paper all over the place. I like how it looks covering every…
Have you ever gotten an assignment from a professor, planned out when you would begin it, and sat down at your freshly-cleaned desk with your laptop, a drink, and a healthy snack, only to find that you don’t understand the instructions? This happens to everyone at some point. Sometimes professors’ instructions are vague (perhaps purposefully…
Location, location, location: You have to read 60 pages a night for the literature class you now regret taking. Reading in a quiet, comfortable location – such as your room, or in the library – will help make the experience a little more bearable. [caption id=\"attachment_1245\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"] from https://www.flickr.com/photos/kuriousoranj/[/caption] Quietness is most conducive to…
(Photo credit: memecrunch.com) Writing an essay can be difficult. Writing an essay on the spot can be even more difficult. I always dread in-class essays. From forgetting information to losing feeling in my fingers, nothing is enjoyable about them. Some may say that there is no way to prepare for an in-class essay and that…