Imagine this: you have 10 minutes before your next class, and you are starving. The only problem is, you don’t have any food in your bag and your class is nowhere near the new Café in Iowa Hall. Your only option is to tough it out for the [Continue Reading »]
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Staying healthy during the fluctuating weather of an Iowa winter can be difficult, especially as college students who are around many other students, faculty and staff while on campus. Some of the tips we’ve gathered to stay healthy this season are to get plenty of sleep, drink water, [Continue Reading »]
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Many ask or make statements like “Why celebrate Valentine’s Day, or what’s the point?” Well my answer to that is yes we should celebrate. The modern celebration of Valentine’s Day as a holiday dedicated to expressing love and affection dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries. It [Continue Reading »]
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There are few things in the world that are more daunting than a massive pile of homework and college assignments rapidly approaching their due dates. Returning to college after a break and having to immediately face such a pile is no easy task, but there are ways to [Continue Reading »]
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“I’m looking forward to Microbiology because I am excited to look at microorganisms under the microscope.” “I’m looking forward to Introduction to Nursing because it’s very cool and I enjoy nursing.” “Classical Physics 1 because I enjoyed physics in high school and wanted to see if I could [Continue Reading »]
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“I would change my major to Business because the classes would be easier than the digital arts classes I am in.” “I wouldn’t change my major, but if I were to pick, it would be Liberal Arts so I could learn more about what I actually enjoy.” “If [Continue Reading »]
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The holiday season is a time to be with family, have fun and ring in the new year. Many feel obligated to buy gifts for others, or even host large gatherings. It is important to balance the fun with the money spent to achieve it. Students are often [Continue Reading »]
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Winter break is coming up and it is time for a much-needed break. However, this is also a time when break-in and robbery rates tend to go up. So it is important to have a safety refresher. Personal safety is something we should be concerned about all [Continue Reading »]
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From the transition to summer break into the start of a new semester of college, students often have difficulty adapting to a new semester. Although the first week of school is known as “Syllabus Week,” depending on the class and professor, the class may enter full swing. [Continue Reading »]
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As the fall semester ends, many students are facing their last semester at Kirkwood this coming spring. Whether students plan to transfer to a four-year college or begin job hunting, the excitement of the next career stepping stones can quickly turn to feelings of anxiety and overwhelmingness, especially [Continue Reading »]
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