July 13, 2012  Creating an effective schedule can be one of the most important aspects of college. A bad schedule can unnecessarily drain you of your energy and motivation, take time away from what could be used for ... read more »

July 13, 2012 Most people take pride in their personal integrity. We don’t like to be accused of dishonesty. Colleges have very strict practices on academic dishonesty. If you are accused of being dishonest, you will ... read more »

July 13, 2012 In the previous topic Understanding What Constitutes an Art of Academic Dishonesty, you saw how cases of bad judgment can lead to serious consequences. In this topic, you will learn of what you can do ... read more »

July 13, 2012 Every student will have an assigned advisor. Your advisor will help you determine the courses you need to take and guide you through the requirements to get a degree. You are likely to have two or more ... read more »

July 13, 2012 A mentor is someone who you can turn to for a variety of advice concerning professional and personal issues. Your advisor can be your mentor, but this isn't always the case. A mentor can be another faculty ... read more »

July 13, 2012 In high school, most teachers were called Mr., Mrs., or Ms. In college, titles are a little more complicated. Most of your faculty will have a doctoral degree. Whenever this is the case, you should ... read more »

July 13, 2012 Universities can be bewildering bureaucracies. Organizational units may have titles that are not obvious. Outlined below are some organizational unit titles you might need to interact with: Bursar ... read more »

July 13, 2012 Resident Assistants (RA) have responsibility for students in a part of a residence hall. Being a resident assistant is one of the most responsible positions you can have as a student. You can have a tremendous ... read more »

July 13, 2012 A number of classes will have a teaching assistant. The duties of the teaching assistant include: Grading papers Taking attendance Support in the class setup and presentation Answering routine ... read more »