The College Corner Podcast is back for Season 3! We’re starting the school year with an interview with one of our Take Stock alumni—Bobbi Pinkard! She shares her Take Stock story, how her Take Stock mentor inspired her to pursue a career in education, and advice for college scholars! You can watch the full episode …
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Written By: Gigi Graves As a first-time college student, learning to manage your finances is vital. Here are three tips to help manage your finances and make the most of your college experience. As a high school senior, you applied for the FAFSA using an email address and cell phone number. Suppose you now have …
Author: Da’Ishah Collie, M.S.Ed. Do you remember your Take Stock in Children mentor’s impact on your high school experience? Your mentor is likely just a phone call away if you need anything now in your collegiate journey. Mentors matter and they play a critical role in your overall success in life. They provide support, motivation, …
No matter where your career leads you, you will develop a set of transferrable abilities that you can utilize all along the way. Transferable talents are traits you either consciously or unconsciously pick up over your professional encounters. Your transferable talents are frequently built by success in challenges outside of your training. In general, your …
Author: Dr. Grimmage We are all aware of how difficult final exams can be and that they are just around the corner. The majority of us hate this period of the semester, inducing worry, doubt, and anxiety within ourselves. However, these tests can also serve as a reflection of how much effort and preparation you …
Author: Da’Ishah Collie, M.S.Ed. College life is full of exciting opportunities and moments, but some days we may find ourselveslacking the motivation or energy to get through the day. If you often find yourself looking atyour daily to-do lists and feeling mentally drained, you may be experiencing “college burnout.”Knowing the signs of college burnout and …
Written by: Jeremy Jones Budgeting seems to be the last responsibility on many students’ to-do lists when it comes to attending your college or university. Just remember that the Take Stock in College team is here to help guide you in using budgeting as a crucial tool in your postsecondary journey to degree attainment. And …
Written by: Da’Ishah Collie, M.S.Ed. Pause for a second and observe your surroundings. You’re experiencing the moments you spent your entire high school career working hard for and dreaming about. Some adjustments to your daily routine can be necessary whether you are entering college for the first time or beginning a new semester. You have …
A syllabus outlines the course requirements, class policies, and due dates. It also includes information on the weekly schedule, grading procedures, and compulsory reading. Your edge in class will come from carefully reading the syllabus. What Is a Syllabus in College? A course syllabus serves as a general overview and course schedule for college courses. …
By: Carrie Garcia Sometimes college can be a scary transition in your life, especially if you go away to school. It may be the first time you are on your own, the first time away from home, and maybe even the first time out of your city! It can be a lot of change at …
Many of you have begun your college careers; congratulations! You must first attend orientation, though. Are the stories that orientation is horrifying and devastating true? Absolutely not! However, I can offer suggestions on making the most of it and what to expect. Orientation may be thrilling but sometimes intimidating. Your first experience with college life …
