Taking Notes Doesn’t Have to Be Boring

 by Claire Golden Taking notes is one of the best ways to retain information. We’ve all heard it before…writing things down helps them stick in your mind. That doesn’t change the fact that taking notes can get a little boring. But I’m a huge nerd who loves taking notes, and there are a few ways you can spice up your everyday notes to make it … Continue reading Taking Notes Doesn’t Have to Be Boring

Writing an Essay Without Tears

 by Claire Golden We’ve all been there: the deadline for that five-page essay is looming, and you don’t know where to start. I’ve written a lot of essays in my three years as a writing student, and this is the process I use to reduce stress. Leave yourself plenty of time. Although a Red Bull-fueled typing frenzy at 3 a.m. is certainly an effective motivational … Continue reading Writing an Essay Without Tears

Homeschooling, Hens, and Happiness

 by Claire Golden When people find out that I was homeschooled, they tend to have a lot of questions. Once a classmate asked me, “Was it hard to go from homeschooling to college?” Good question! The answer is both yes and no. The stereotype is that homeschoolers are weird, and it’s true that I’m a little strange sometimes. I have a pet chicken, after all … Continue reading Homeschooling, Hens, and Happiness