If a career in nursing interests you, then you should be excited. Working to save lives and improving patient health is a fantastic job. However, have you thought about the path you will take to get there? Because you can take various paths before becoming a registered nurse (RN), it can be confusing to know … Read more
I’m leaving for my first year of college and my mom is already suffering from separation anxiety. What can I do to ease her stress? Your question is frequently asked, as parents and students often struggle to overcome “empty nest syndrome” when their children head off for their first year. With 2.2M traditional first-time freshmen … Read more
Unlike shopping for clothing, buying new jewelry often requires a bit more planning and consideration. After all, if you’re going to a high-end jeweler, you’re probably looking to make a sizable investment. Whether you’re purchasing fine jewelry like a wedding band or are considering a gift for a significant other, it’s a good idea to … Read more
I spent a semester abroad. I’m sure it’s much easier for international students to adjust to America. What do they think of studying here? You ask about international travelers in America with the benefit of having lived abroad. This country has greater wealth, more support systems, more civil rights, a better educational system, etc. Foreign … Read more
Health can be tricky to get right. It seems like there are countless think pieces and advice columns telling you what to do to be healthier, but the fact of the matter is that sometimes lifestyle changes aren’t enough to address more serious underlying conditions. For example, sometimes you might be exhibiting signs of a … Read more
Which is better, using a printed text book or digital e-book? This is a question every college student wonders heading off to school. E-books are inexpensive and convenient on your laptop. Text can be quickly searched and there are plenty of apps for note taking and sharing. But do students actually prefer them over traditional … Read more
When I went to school, we didn’t have social media. Now that my daughter is in college, I’m wondering if students were better off before social media. This is a question asked by many parents of college students. Before there were laptops, WiFi and Facebook, there were pens and spiral notebooks. Social media facilitates idea … Read more
Let’s get real about it — the COVID-19 pandemic has not only devastated the health and safety of the entire world, but it has also had an immense financial toll on individual countries. Whether or not you’ve been personally financially affected by the pandemic, you’re most likely not unshaken by its effects. A June article … Read more
In the Fall, I’ll be in a campus-community partnership to help homeless students. While this is a required course, are these valuable for the community? Your question about taking part in a campus-community initiative is one that many students are asking, as more and more universities are engaging in these types of programs. The community … Read more
Diets have become a huge part of our culture, but with so many diets out there it can be very difficult to understand which routes to weight loss are the healthy ones. There are numerous ways to lose weight fast, but they are not always safe. Many are often left feeling hungry when they try … Read more
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