Archive for 2008

Sports & Athletics Resources

December 31, 2008 10:53 am Resources

Sports and athletics are a fun part of any college experience. Whether you are rooting for your college sports team, participating in college intramural sports, or attending a university on an athletic scholarship, sports and athletics programs provide an outlet for any student. Students can get burned out on only focusing solely on their education [...]

Health Resources

December 16, 2008 10:51 am Resources

Our health is probably one of the most important aspects of our lives. Proper health care, health education and personal habits can enable us to live longer, healthier lives. Taking the time to learn more about your own health as well as your family’s health can help you to make the most out of your [...]

Personal Care Development Resources

December 6, 2008 10:50 am Resources

Invest in yourself by ensuring you take some time for yourself once in awhile. Even if it is just a few minutes a day, that extra time spent meditating, relaxing or creating a healthy, put-together appearance with makeup, cosmetics or beauty care products can make a world of difference. Putting your best foot forward can [...]

Language Lessons and Their Economic Impact

November 30, 2008 12:00 am Career Advice

I’d like to learn another language, but I do not want to take it from a college or some other class. I do not have time to fill out assignments and show up everyday for a set class time.

Personal Development Resources

November 29, 2008 10:48 am Resources

Personal Development is a lifelong endeavor. It requires an ongoing effort to better oneself and a constant desire to become a better person. Whether it be for the job interview process, scholastic education or social skill development, there are many resources available to help you improve in any area of your life. All it takes [...]

My Advice When Going to School

November 18, 2008 1:32 pm Preparing for School

College is expensive; there’s tuition, books, rent, food, beer, etc. Being short on cash can add to your stress level and make for a miserable existence. Here is one piece of advice I have to help you save some money: Never, never, never buy your text books.

What take attendance?

November 18, 2008 1:26 pm Education

In almost every course the professor requires that we be present in class and, to make sure we are, takes roll and awards points accordingly. This logic baffles me. Students pay a lot of money to attend college; we are, by all intents and purposes, adults. Why should any of us be penalized if, for whatever reason, we decide not to show up to class?

BYU vs. U: The Football Holy War

November 18, 2008 1:17 pm Entertainment, Preparing for School

The Holy War, which got its name due to both universities’ strong ties to the LDS church, is one of college football’s longest rivalries. The competition between the two teams is so heated neither can agree on when the first Holy War game was fought. Utah contends the first match was in 1896 against then named Brigham Young Academy. BYU sports fans argue the first match didn’t actually happen until 1922. You know its a heated rivalry when the two sides can’t even agree on their first match.

Life Coaching Resources

November 16, 2008 10:46 am Resources

Life coaches are dedicated to helping you become the person you’ve always wanted to be. Instead of just feeling "fine" about where you are at, why not reach your true potential? Don’t settle: reach the point where you can feel truly happy about where you are at in life. Life coaching and career coaching can [...]