Building a College Essay
May 16, 2008
The TEEP structure is the best advice I received from an English writing professor, one that I still use today. The structure is especially great when one has writer’s block. There are four things to remember when building an essay: TEEP – Topic sentence, Explanation, Example and the Point. Just string those sentences together. That’s [...]
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May 16, 2008
Not everyone is familiar with college essay writing. A longtime friend of mine, who had decided to go back to college at 34 years old, called me one afternoon in sheer panic: “I have to write a 1200-word essay! I don’t remember how to write a college essay! How do you write an essay? I’m [...]
The Other Nightmare: Algebra for College Students
May 14, 2008
Algebra for college students is oftentimes a nightmare, especially for older students who have probably forgotten how to do, for example, algebraic equations. That x+7=10 horror show? Obviously, the answer is 3. Share and Enjoy:FacebookTwitterGoogle BookmarksemailPrintPDFStumbleUpondel.icio.usYahoo! BuzzPing.fmRedditDiggLiveLinkedInMySpaceTechnoratiRSS
The 15 Commandments of Classroom Etiquette
May 14, 2008
There is a certain way to behave at the office, at your neighbor’s barbecue, at church and in the classroom. This is “college classroom etiquette.” These unwritten rules of the classroom ensure a favorable learning environment for all students. Share and Enjoy:FacebookTwitterGoogle BookmarksemailPrintPDFStumbleUpondel.icio.usYahoo! BuzzPing.fmRedditDiggLiveLinkedInMySpaceTechnoratiRSS
The Fear of Failure in College
May 13, 2008
Oftentimes, professors assign students into groups. It’s usually the people sitting next to you, so there will be no awkward, oddball stances about who wants to team up with the “old” person. With that in mind, from day one, sit next to someone who doesn’t look too creepy; who looks like they bathe and do [...]
Seeking College Help
May 12, 2008
Whenever you get confused about what to do or where to go in the school, go to “student services.” Most colleges have a student services center that can help you with just about everything you need. It’s like having your own concierge, but I doubt if you’ll get free baseball tickets, though it’s worth a [...]
College Graduation: Are You Still Alive?
May 12, 2008
If you’ve made it to this point, college graduation, pat yourself on the back, deservingly so, because you’ve just surpassed the unthinkable, surviving college as an older person. It wasn’t easy, was it? Yahoo professors and laxer students who should’ve had a little more home-training when their parents unleashed them into the world. Share and [...]
Indentured Servitude: Internships
May 12, 2008
Make sure to do internships starting in your junior year, earlier if possible, unless your goal is to be a career student. A prospective employer will want you to have experience in your newly chosen career, even if you’ve just graduated college. “How can I get experience if no one will hire me?” you might [...]
