Growing up, I was always told “Megan don’t give up! Just keep trying and you'll get there!”
Perhaps this simple saying worked with tasks like learning how to tie my shoes or even riding a bicycle,...
For freshmen and seniors alike, the beginning of a new semester can be a very stressful time. From managing an ever-growing stack of assignments, navigating on-campus organizations, and moving into your...
After a long and relaxing winter break, returning to campus for a new semester may have felt like a fever dream for some students. Reverting to a hyper-scheduled week filled with classes, extracurriculars...
Gorbert Brandon from the political science department at NMU introduced a new class in a public forum last week for the winter semester.
“I’m very excited about this,” Brandon said. “I spent...
If the potential for several inches of snowfall did not excite you enough this week, how does midterm exams coupled with the cold weather sound?
Jokes aside, we have reached the halfway point of the...
Many of us are struggling with healthy studying habits and balancing well-being with productivity at this time of the year. So, we’ve collected some helpful ideas for getting things done during exam time.
For me, there is nothing quite like the boost of happiness that results from a deep breath of fresh air and the sun shining on your skin. However, the frigid temperatures that accompany Marquette’s winters may discourage many students from participating in any form of outdoor recreation. Thankfully, there are many ways to prepare yourself for the cold so you can enjoy your time spent outdoors.
Feeling particularly stressed or burned out as the Winter 2022 semester gets underway? There’s certainly a great many reasons to feel that way—ongoing COVID-19 concerns, zoom fatigue, isolation, dining hall food. But never fear, the Wildpups are coming to Lydia Olson Library regularly this semester, making a total of eight appearances.
The few weeks surrounding finals are typically stereotyped as being a time when students are so stressed they willingly sacrifice their mental health in order to pass their final exams and finish final...
At this time of the year, tensions are running high. Stress is peaking for many students, and much of that is a result of final exams. We all share the feeling of urgency and uncertainty about how we will measure up when comparing our performance to previous semesters.
In recent weeks, I have felt that my life has become consumed by a virtual prison world, my only escape being the momentary breaks in which I dare to walk away from my desk.
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