Student Loans: 7 Words You Need to Know! Terri Lomax September 28, 2012 8 Comments If you're like me you were a first generation college student just barely making it to college due to the lack of financial preparation, financial literacy and the big F, FINANCES. I had no clue what the student loan lingo was all about and unfortunately I didn't educate myself until after graduation. Continue reading…
Take Control of Your Academic Success by Tracking Your Grades Terri Lomax August 31, 2012 Some call it “doing the most” I call it “staying in the know.” What do you expect from the girl who grocery shops with a calculator in hand to calculate the total before she gets to the cashier? What can I say: I don’t like surprises! Continue reading…
Welcome To Syllabus Week: 3 Ways to Make Your Syllabi Work For YOU Terri Lomax August 28, 2012 Semester assignments have a way of “sneaking up” on us from time to time. During the first week of classes (also known as syllabus week) we are bombarded with syllabi. The over achievers typically read the syllabi line for line as they map out plans on how to execute in a timely manner. Continue reading…
7 FREE iPhone Apps Every College Woman Should Have Terri Lomax August 17, 2012 1 Comment This app allows you to press a button at the start of your period every month and averages your past 3 months’ menstrual cycles to predict the start date of your next period. View your current and future period dates, ovulation and fertile days, your moods and symptoms. Continue reading…
7 Ways to Get Your Professors to LOVE You- Without Looking Like the Teacher’s Pet Terri Lomax July 20, 2012 1 Comment Classroom size is always a focal point when it comes to maximizing student success. Some students prefer massive lecture halls, while others appreciate more intimate and personal classroom settings. Whatever the case may be, it’s sometimes challenging to get your professors to put your name with your face, until now. Continue reading…
8 Ways to Get the Most Out of College Terri Lomax July 11, 2012 1 Comment You’ve heard these two words your entire senior year of high school and they’ll certainly follow you throughout your college career. From guidance counselors, professors to parents, they’ll all be encouraging you to “get involved.” So, how exactly do I get involved? Why, I’m so glad you asked! Continue reading…
