Whether this is your first year in school or your last, I think we can all agree this semester was unusual. It’s not every day that your campus shuts down, your dorm closes, and all your classes are suddenly online. Couple that with the uncertainty of a global pandemic, sheltering at home, and an economic …
On May 14th, Take Stock in College hosted scholarship expert Casey Fisher on Take Stock Connect for another “Ask Me Anything” event. Fisher has been a proud supporter of the Take Stock network for nearly 18 years. Most recently, Casey finds himself serving as the Director of Scholarships and Program Data with the Take Stock in …
If thoughts about the current job market are stressing you out, take a deep breath. It is completely normal to feel the job market jitters, especially if you are on the hunt for your first post-college job. Not there yet? Even better! It is NEVER too early in your college career to start adding work …
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Maintaining College/Life Balance is harder than ever when you are cramming for exams from home. Not only do you have big finals coming up, but the physical boundary between your academic space and your personal space has collapsed! As we are all coming to learn, when you have to work from home, it is easy …
While Time Management is an essential skill for adult life, you may be finding yourself more pressed to develop these skills during the COVID-19 closures. Keeping up with your online classes, trying to complete assignments on time, and managing family responsibilities is a lot to juggle! It is understandable to feel overwhelmed or stressed. Time …
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One of the most vital skills you can learn to achieve success as a student, a job applicant, an employee, and as a person is how to self-advocate. What is self-advocacy? To self-advocate is to champion yourself by: -Speaking up about problems you are having-Garnering the recognition you deserve-Voicing your concerns-Openly addressing inequalities you are experiencing …
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Yesterday afternoon, Take Stock in College had the great pleasure of hosting Dan Barkowitz, financial aid expert and author of the Money Man Blog, on Take Stock Connect for an “Ask Me Anything” or AMA event. We learned quite a bit about budgeting, scholarship management, and what the CARES Act has in store for our …
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It’s safe to say that COVID-19 has turned the world upside down. All of a sudden, students across the nation are adjusting to life now that campuses have closed. Many students have moved back in with their parents to flee the dorms, and find themselves managing the new virtual versions of their classes from their …
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With more and more schools closing their campuses to protect students from coronavirus, students are finding themselves at home for extended periods. For many of you, that means you can’t go to work! We know many of you count on those shifts to make ends meet, but there are options to help keep the paychecks …
As the state prepares to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-10), more and more schools are closing their campuses and switching to distance learning models. While some of you may have taken online classes before and may find this switch second nature, others may be wondering how they can succeed in school from afar. …
Succeeding in virtual classrooms during COVID-19 closures. Read More »
Your safety is of the upmost importance to us at Take Stock in College. You have probably heard a lot about the worldwide spread of the Corona Virus (COVID-19). It is important you know the facts and have access to the most up to date, correct information regarding the disease, how it is spread, and …
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Throughout your college journey, it is essential you practice appropriate email etiquette when corresponding with your professors. Using these standard emailing practices not only give a good impression of you to your instructor, but these will help you hone these important skills for the job market down the road. Use a Professional Email Address While …
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