majors and academics

93 articles tagged with "majors and academics"

The Many Branches of Ecology Majors

"Ecology" as a general major is just the beginning. A little bit of digging reveals tons of education and career possibilities.

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Student, Wellesley College

4 Ways to Get Ahead in College and After You Graduate

Real-world experience in college is one of the secrets to getting ahead academically and professionally. Here are some opportunities to help you gain it.

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Freelance Writer

How to Stay Involved in the Arts as a Non-Major

Love the arts but not majoring in them? You don't have to give up your watercolor-painting, tap-dancing, horn-playing habits just yet!

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Student, Wellesley College

4 Things to Consider When Choosing Electives in College

Electives shouldn't be considered throwaway classes you have to take to earn your college degree. Here's what you should think about when choosing your gen eds.

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English Tutor, TutorNerds

6 Quick Tips for Better Reading Comprehension

Students do a lot of reading in high school and college! Here are six tips to help improve your reading comprehension for tests and assignments.

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Freelance Writer

How Can I Improve My Grades With a Learning Disability?

Getting through school with learning differences is hard. Here's some advice from someone who's had to overcome academic obstacles and improve grades.

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5 Simple Ways You Can Make Studying More Fun

How do you make studying more fun? It's often a matter of doing a few simple things to make yourself more relaxed and open to enjoying the process.

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What Kind of Engineering Do You Want to Major In?

You want to major in Engineering, but which type? Don't worry! We've got you covered from Agricultural to Mechanical Engineering and everything in between.

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Director of Communications, Commonwealth School

4 Important Lessons From High School to Take With You to College

There are many new things to learn in college, but students can still apply some of their successful high school academic techniques. Here's what to know!

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Writer, Varsity Tutors

A Step-by-Step Guide for an Effective Research Paper

Research papers can't just be your standard five-paragraph essay. Here's some step-by-step advice for writing an effective paper that'll score you a good grade.

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Freelance Writer

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