I’ve been trying to figure out how to tackle The Mess. I’ve talked with relatives and friends, and I've Googled, and I want to share their wisdom because it’s good, and maybe it can help both you and me.
Tips for Dealing with Tough Situations
Tips For Surviving Final Exams
Here are some tips to help you survive and thrive during finals week. Good luck, and may the academic force be with you.
Effectively Efficient at Excellent Endeavors: 16 Ways to Become More Efficient
Sometimes, the only answer is to finding more time in your day is to become more efficient with your existing time. Therefore, I have done some research on how to use one's time efficiently, and the majority of my findings have pointed to the following list of tips.
Pucker Up: Writing a Kissing Scene
I’m working on a kissing scene for my young adult novel, and I did a little research on the matter. Apparently, there's quite a bit more to a young adult kissing scene than I had originally thought. Here’s a list of some interesting findings.
How to Study for a Test the 4.0 GPA Way: Part Two
In honor of finals week’s looming arrival, I’m doing a three-part series on how to study for tests the 4.0 GPA way. Last week in Part One, I gave some general tips. This week, Part Two is all about how to memorize the material.
Beware the Thesis: How to Craft an “A”-Worthy Thesis
The thesis sets the tone for a paper, and without a solid one, your chance of getting an “A” on that essay is about as slim as finding Bigfoot poop (see my last post). So, without further ado, here are some tips for crafting an “A”-worthy thesis.
Write This Down: How to Take Notes the 4.0 GPA Way
Note taking is one of the most important skills that you can have when trying to obtain a 4.0 GPA or when trying to improve your current GPA. I’m not sure why, but students are just expected to know how to take notes when they arrive at college. There’s no orientation on the subject, there’s no class. It’s a situation of *poof* here’s your instructor. Now, start writing. Here are my secrets to taking good, reliable class notes.
At the Foot of the Sierras 