category: high school life
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how to stop procrastination
most students (myself included) frequently fall victim to procrastination, especially at this time of year. we’ve lost that back-to-school motivation from september, but winter break is still some ways away. but we all need to get rid of this harmful habit asap because now is the time to hit the books! to the seniors reading:…
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food for thought: maximizing mental performance through your diet
no matter how many study tips you research, none of them will matter if you’re working on an empty stomach! eating the right food and having the right eating habits can do wonders for your productivity. you really are what you eat! well, okay. maybe not. why is eating right so important anyways? according…
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5 tips for writing your first resume
it’s never too early to start putting together a resume! in fact, the earlier you start on this, the better off you’ll be when it’s time to job search. so check out these tips from zakiya harris at university language for how to craft the perfect first resume! sometimes the thought of putting together a…
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what i wish i knew in high school
i don’t know about you, but high school felt like forever to me. i couldn’t wait for the day i’d graduate, and each 10-week semester seemed to loom on for ages. but looking back, i realize now that my “can’t wait to get out of here” attitude actually robbed me of the moments i should…
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sage magoosh wisdom: 10 things you need to know about dorm life
an inevitable change that comes with the victorious freedom of moving out, and the intense education-level up that is college, dorm life is a minefield of unknown challenges. to help prepare you for this next great task, the massively wise magoosh team of magical sages got together to come up with a list of ten…
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10 productive ways to waste time
procrastination gets a really bad rep when you think about it. everyone’s always talking about ways you can stop procrastinating…but did you know? wasting time can actually be one of the best decisions you made today! there are tons of ways you can waste time in a fun, yet productive manner. (in fact, there are…
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how your personality type can help you win at studying
i have been rabidly obsessed with mbti for about two years now. i’ve read way too many articles, researched for way too many hours, and generally become way too interested in psychology (especially for someone who is mentally insane!). what is mbti? it stands for myer-briggs type indicator, and it was engineered by renowned psychologist…
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books you need to read (that aren’t on your summer reading list)
summer is the perfect time to finally get to your reading list — and though you might want to re-read harry potter and the deathly hallows for the third time, or buy the entire young adult section of your nearest barnes & noble — there’s always another part of your life for the sat to…
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high school freshman year bucket list
contrary to what some sources claim, your freshman year of high school does matter. for tons of incoming freshmen, this year will mark the beginning of the long, arduous journey to college. and if you’re a freshman, though you certainly don’t have to stress over college this early, this is a great year to get…
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volunteer/community service hours
time-consuming, sometimes difficult, and often complained about, community service hours are a notorious section on college applications. for many of us, it pretty much feels like… but when should you start volunteering? what kind of activity should it be? and most importantly, how will they show up on your college application? in this post i’ve…