A Good System Shortens the Road to the Goal

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Laura D'Ambrosio

It takes a lot to be a full-time college student. With various assignments, quizzes, papers, group projects, and social activities, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. However, there is always a way to lighten the load. “A good system shortens the road to the goal” is the perfect saying for a student in desperate need of time management tips. Academic or social related activities may not seem like such a “to-do” if you find a healthy way to manage your time-- but what’s the best way to manage y...

Textbooks at FSC

Posted on March 27, 2019April 4, 2019 by Alexandria Lohwasser

Unlike in high school, textbooks are not covered by your school district, nor do they send you a list of books you need for the start of the school year, where the only thing you have to do is pick them up. It, unfortunately, does not work like that. Like with any type of schooling, some form of textbook and/or workbook is usually required no matter the school, major, or class. Sometimes, you get lucky and there is no textbook, but that usually means your professor uploaded some type of lite...

Study tips!! Do not wait to the last minute to study!!

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Kamal Ojibara

Ever take a test and felt like you didn't study? Waiting to the last minute is definitely not the best choice. Studying a lot of information at one time can be consuming. I don't know how many times I’ve tried to study the day before and failed the test the next day. Over time I found that this strategy was not successful. The strategy worked a couple times but for the most part it was not successful. It wasn't until I began to try other study methods that my grades improved drastically. ...

THE HU$TLE I$ REAL

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Safwan Khan

Gain the experience to succeed. At the age of 16 I had been working non-stop, and then I got my first internship/job the summer of my junior year of high school, which lead into my first job. I’m now currently 20 and my job experience is quite full. I've had various jobs, some back to back, and working simultaneously. At one point I had four jobs, going to school full-time and still managed to still be sane. All friends would always be impressed, and just ask “How do you do it, Safwan?” I...

On Leadership

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Liam Cullen

Do you consider yourself to be a leader? All of us have the potential to be great leaders. However, it takes time and hard work. Your success is going to depend on how much you want it. There is a difference between leadership and management. There is a quote that helps to illustrate a key concept of leadership. “You manage things, you lead people”– Admiral Grace Hopper. There is a popular misconception. Leadership is not just telling people what to do. Leadership is learning to work...

High School Summers Matter!

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Laura D'Ambrosio

laura dambrosio student writing in notebook

What are your plans for the summer? A common question everyone is inevitably confronted with this time of year. Are you vacationing, traveling, spending time with friends and family? What better way to spend the sunny days! Be cautious to not let the carefree, comfortable summer daze paralyze you in an idle state. High school summers matter-- especially for soon-to-be college freshmen! If you’re college-bound, summer is a golden opportunity to focus on specific tasks and get hands-on experie...

How to Pick the Right One (A College That is)

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Francesca Frasco

Finding the right college may be one of the hardest decisions of your life, or maybe not. Everyone is different; some people have their heart set on a college since sixth grade and may already be prepping cool college gear for years before they even get there. Some people decide where they want to go a week before college decision day. Whenever you decide… just make sure it is not the day before college decision day. I’m not saying that because it is bad to procrastinate (trust me, I am a hu...

Stay Awake but Never Stop Dreaming

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Kareem Roberts

Last year I had an epiphany. And coming from a lower working-class single black mother household, those are pretty hard to come by. It was a deeply humid Saturday morning smack dab middle of June when I heard something of a racket downstairs in my family home. This wasn’t the pleasant, rhythmic noise of pots and pans I’d usually hear the day before Thanksgiving, where my mother would ready her dishes. This sound was of desperation and panic. My mother, who remained a collected person up unti...

How to Increase Your Chances of Getting a College Internship

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Charizma Paray

After graduation, employers will be on the lookout for those who stand out academically, and the graduates who demonstrate the skills, responsibility, and experience necessary to fill positions in their company. Internships, which are not always a necessary part of a college education, are great résumé builders, and they provide much of the experience and invaluable knowledge needed prior to starting a career in your field. However, securing an internship is no easy feat, as there would be ...

Socialize with Friends and Strategize Your Time

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Gianna Zizza

March has just rolled around, which means we are almost a fourth of the way done with the year, and halfway done with spring semester. With that comes a lot of stress about midterms, graduation, holidays and all the in-betweens. Take it from a person who is currently juggling a full-time job, full-time classes, and my wedding this month. I can tell you I am stressed! But every day I am making it through, and I can tell you one of the easiest ways I have managed my stress is by socializing wi...