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When you hear the words “spring break,” the first thing that comes to mind is probably “Party!” Even if you’re not planning a trip, you’re surely looking forward to taking a rest from your busy days. But don’t relax too much over spring break. Enjoy yourself, but spend your time wisely by investigating college scholarship

When you’re spending so much time writing papers for your classes, keeping a journal may seem like one more chore. However, a journal can actually declutter your mind and help you focus on your schoolwork. Here are some reasons why keeping a journal can actually help you study better. Keep track of dreams and creative inspirations

What is your first association when you hear the words “research essay”? It must be a mountain of books you have to dig across to discover a treasure deeply buried at the very bottom. Or maybe it is a ton of articles you have to flounder through to gather some ideas and thoughts. No matter

  A lot can be said in a short amount of time if you include enough detail. One sentence is enough for you to learn something about the characters, setting and circumstances. Use these one-sentence stories to inspire you to write a longer piece or simply enjoy reading them for their own sake: 1) The

  Valentine’s Day marks the time of year, traditionally, for lovers to express themselves to one another through dates, gifts, and romance. Those in relationships have heightened experiences and the single folk feel lonely. Some of us unfortunates somehow power through the hardship that is the long distance relationship. This can be a difficult time,

Super Bowl 50 is going to be the one to watch, even if you’re not a diehard football fan. This golden anniversary game between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers is being played in California for the first time in over a decade. Whether you’re cheering along with your roommate or joining a massive

In this time when daily life is so busy and so full of decisions, who wouldn’t want to be able to increase their thinking speed in order to keep on top of everything? Training the brain to think faster is not only useful for making decisions faster and with less of a fuss, it also

Now when the Hateful Eight is out in theaters, the time is right to see what makes Tarantino stories so spectacular. Let’s start with the basics: Pulp Fiction was released in 1994. Every Tarantino fan remembers the dialogue between Samuel L. Jackson’s character and John Travolta’s as they drove through the streets of LA on

If you dream about being paid for creative writing, you’re not alone. Many people want to sell their written work but don’t know how to go about it. Before the Internet, becoming a creative writer was tough. Today, plenty of websites, books, and courses are available to help you on your journey. Check out these

With the lean job market we have today, it may seem counterintuitive to decline a job interview, any job interview. Recent college grads may be extra eager to accept an interview in the hopes of landing a job. In fact, on the whole, it’s better to accept most interviews than to decline them. Even if