Color Coding For many, color coding is an effective organizational method. Designating a specific color for classes and extracurricular activities makes it easier to see what you need when you’re gathering items to dash to an 8 am class. For example, you could designate the color green for your biology class. If your notebook, folder, …
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4 ways to stay sharp over Christmas break….
Hello again, from the TRiO-SSS Staff! As finals week winds down, Christmas break is definitely on the brain. While it’s easy to fall into the habit of sleeping in and watching Disney+ if you’re not working during break, incorporating a few of these habits will make the transition to spring 2020 classes a bit easier: …
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Finals Survival Guide
Hello, again! Hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving break!!! Christmas break is around the corner, but each college student must cross the finals bridge before enjoying the frivolities of the holidays. I doubt that Edvard Munch was thinking of final exams when he painted The Scream, but that is often the sentiment that the last …
5 Resume Tips!
Hello, again, TRiO-SSS Participants! Sometimes writing about yourself is hard. Building a resume is even more overwhelming when prospective internships or your dream job await you. Don’t worry. Look below for five resume-boosting tips! 🙂 TRiO-SSS staff members are willing to take a look at your resume if you’d like an extra pair of eyes …
Do not fear…Test anxiety tips are here!
Midterms are here! Take a breath (or two), grab a snack and check out the test-anxiety-busting tips below! Before the test…. Eat a protein-filled breakfast and stay hydrated. Set aside 10 minutes before the exam to express your positive and negative feelings about the test on paper. This practice will free up your mind to …
Writing tips!
Hello, TRiO-SSS Partcipants! Need a paper proofed? Come to TRiO-SSS! With the semester in full swing, you may feel as though every class has a major project or paper due at the same time. Don’t suffer in silence; please see a member of the TRiO staff if you have questions about formatting or when you …
How to save $$ in college!
You’re in college. Money is tight. We get it! Juggling classes and extracurricular activities is enough to make your head spin. Throwing budgeting and money saving methods into the mix doesn’t have to be intimidating. Along with tried-and-true money-saving strategies, today’s tech makes it easier to save money, make money, and create a budget! Use …
Student Support Services–Here for you!
Hello! 😊 TRiO/Student Support Services believes everyone is a S.T.A.R. We provide the Support (the “s” in S.T.A.R.) to see you Thrive, Achieve, and Rise to the challenge of realizing your dreams! Welcome to a new semester at Oakland City University, and thank you for checking out Student Support Services’ first blog post! The Student …
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