Applying for work study can be a tricky process. Many incoming students don’t fully understand the difference between work study and on-campus work. Let’s clear up some common myths and dive right into the differences in work experiences for college. Work Study Work study is a … [Read more...] about What the heck is work study? The skinny on working in college
Effective note taking
One thing that students seem to be worried about (I'm a perfect example of this) is note taking. How should I take notes to ensure I understand the material completely? Students want to find the best way to fit our social life and time off around college and work. Although … [Read more...] about Effective note taking
Employment FAQ: your guide to landing a great student job
Worried about finding a job to make ends meet while you're in college? Money exists on campus if you know where to look for it. I went ahead and talked to the folks over at Student Employment to figure out what students can expect from employment at EWU. I also did a little … [Read more...] about Employment FAQ: your guide to landing a great student job
Five tips for surviving your first (and second) week of school
I graduated high school with the assumption that college would be stricter and more difficult than anything I had ever faced. I brought along my backpack with all the books for the quarter, about twenty assorted pens and pencils, and enough paper to write a novel. I used none … [Read more...] about Five tips for surviving your first (and second) week of school
Admitted Student Day: The Things You Missed About Admissions
In April, EWU hosted one of the largest admissions events in over 10 years, Admitted Student Day. We filled the two largest auditoriums on campus, nearly filled a third, and an estimated 1,000 people took part in the day-long event. For those students looking to make their … [Read more...] about Admitted Student Day: The Things You Missed About Admissions
College fit: it's about you
If you’re in the middle of your college search, you probably have one huge question: “Out of all the thousands of colleges in the world, which one is the best fit for me?” Traditionally, our society emphasizes two approaches to answering this question. One is the “true … [Read more...] about College fit: it's about you