Student Life
Life outside coursework for distance learners: health, stress, friendships, independence and reading for fun.
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10 of the worst things to include in New Year resolutions
A tongue-in-cheek list of the ten worst New Year’s resolutions for students, from skipping sleep and classes to blaming others for bad grades.
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5 reasons why it’s important for distance learners to read fiction
Five reasons distance learners should read novels: a longer attention span, a love of reading, better writing, a bigger vocabulary and memory.
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6 ways distance learners can stay connected to their school (and show school spirit)
Six ways distance learners can feel part of their school, from getting to know classmates online to campus visits and attending graduation.
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5 coffee alternatives to help distance learners get going in the morning
Five alternatives to coffee for waking up, spelled NOTES: nuts, time outdoors, tea, exercise and upbeat songs, plus a splash of water.
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7 ways distance learners can be independent despite living with their parents
Seven ways students living at home can build independence, from cleaning up and banking to their own social life and a plan to move out.
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For distance learners: 7 ways to reduce test anxiety
Seven ways to ease test anxiety, from breathing exercises and positive self-talk to exercise, breaks and a good night’s sleep before exams.
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You don’t need a traditional college campus to find a spouse
Ways distance learners can meet friends and a future spouse without a campus, from church and volunteering to dating apps and Meetup groups.
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For distance learners: 6 superfoods (and 1 liquid) that will kickstart your brain
Six brain-friendly foods for studying, including dark chocolate, nuts, leafy greens, salmon, berries and citrus, plus why water matters.
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6 reasons the traditional college experience may not be all it’s cracked up to be
A former campus student’s six reasons the traditional college experience may be overrated, from student debt and dorm life to wasted years.
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5 ways to use 2021 to become a lifelong learner
Five ways to become a lifelong learner, from staying curious and teachable to launching a major project and scheduling time to learn.
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