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Organization Tips for School

September 10, 2012

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Summer is over–it’s time to get ready to head back to school! Whether you’re a freshman or rising senior, it always pays to be organized. Here are several things you need to know in order to stay on top of your workload while in school.

  • Always use a planner. Planners are the best things for any college student, regardless of your major. If you stay up-to-date with your homework, clubs, organizations, sports and jobs, there’s no way you’ll miss out on an activity or forget an assignment. It’s a good idea to update your planner after every class or meeting so you’ll be 100% sure of deadlines, projects and meetings that are approaching in the future.

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The Best Schools by the Beach

With the month of June finally here, it’s time for many of us to start hitting the beach instead of the books. Summer is here! At some colleges and universities in the U.S., it feels like summer almost year-round. Here’s a quick list of…

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How to Be a Great Intern

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Study Abroad: Why I'd Do it Again
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Study Abroad: Why I’d Do it Again

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The Most Expensive Schools in the United States

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Choosing the College for You

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Prevent Theft in Your Apartment

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Interview Tips and Tricks

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