Monthly Archives: June 2016

The History of Flag Day
The United States of America did not have a sole flag to represent its people or the nation at the beginning of the Revolutionary War in 1775. American soldiers instead fought under many different banners: one flag that read “Don’t Tread on Me” and another that read “An Appeal to […]

The History of Flag Day

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Working can help keep your brain active in summer.
Many experiments have been conducted to examine the effects of the summer vacation gap on a student’s education. The results have shown that without any brain-stimulating activities, such as summer school, students can lose a significant amount of the knowledge they acquired during the school year. Summer classes are not […]

How to Keep Your Brain Active Over Summer Vacation

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A group of students preparing for the MCAT.
The Medical College Admission Test, or MCAT, is the test that students are required to take for admission to medical schools. The test lasts 7.5 hours, is taken on a computer, and consists of four different sections: Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems; Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological […]

Preparing for the MCAT

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Cheap Ways to See the World
The life of a college student with wanderlust is a struggle. Study rooms give these students claustrophobia. Summer classes are a ball and chain. They spend their days in the classroom, doodling on their desks and dreaming of all the awe-inspiring places outside of those four walls. They learn better […]

Seeing the World on a Shoestring Budget

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The History of Distance Education
Distance education is any learning that happens remotely; the student is in one place and the professor is in another. These days, most courses taught at a distance are online classes. They make use of cutting-edge technology, such as webinars, podcasts, and exams proctored via webcam, to help students master […]

Distance Education through the Ages

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Beach Reads: Your Perfect Summer Reading List
Everybody loves the last day of school. The tension is palpable, focus is practically nonexistent, and everybody is finishing last-minute yearbook signings before that final bell rings to usher in summer break. Most people don’t want to think about doing anything remotely academic during the summer, but there is something […]

Beachy Reads: Your Perfect Summer Reading List

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How to Make a LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn is a mecca for job hunting. It’s a place for professionals to display their experiences, connect with colleagues, search for jobs, join groups, and develop skills. The way you utilize the opportunities available through the site can open many doors for you, but first, you need a profile. Memberships […]

How to Create a Great LinkedIn

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Keywords for Cover Letters and Resumes
Cover letters and résumés are like Tinder profiles: If they’re not communicating effectively, you can kiss your interview goodbye. The words that stitch together your application submissions are more than just details in the fabric. Your future college and employer (or dating app match) have one thing in common: They’re […]

Keywords for Résumés and Cover Letters

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