In truth, there’s not a whole lot of time between the end of the spring semester and the start of summer courses, also known at the University of Akron as “intersession.” But according to their schedule, students should have about eight (or more) days between handing in their final exams and s…Read More
Can you believe that it’s already finals season? Well, you probably can believe it because you’ve put in so much hard work over the past several months. The stretch of the spring semester from spring break to your final exams is truly an academic grind, and now that we’re soon approaching what…Read More
Getting back into the swing of things might seem a bit challenging after spring break. Don’t worry, however, as this is completely natural — the whole idea behind spring break is to do exactly that, take a break. While this week off from classes is a great opportunity to either catch up or get a…Read More
There’s an age-old debate between studying at home versus studying at the library or somewhere else on campus. Well, this debacle isn’t necessarily age-old, per se, but it is a distinct point of contention among the collegiate crowd. Some students swear by studying at a certain spot on campus, o…Read More
In the aftermath of the “big chill” as a result of the Great Polar Vortex of 2019, you’ve probably struggled to get back in the normal swing of classes. With several weeks in a row of classes with little to no break leading up to midterms, visualizing the next month or two can seem a little da…Read More
As most people know, the midwest is experiencing bone-chilling, record-shattering temperatures due to wind chill. Certain places in Iowa are expected to drop down as low as -60. That’s absolutely absurd; any exposed skin will get frostbite in a matter of a few minutes. We’ve seen some pretty col…Read More
The roommate dynamic is a fairly interesting one: you may end up becoming lifelong best friends with someone that you once never knew, or you may end up becoming mortal enemies with your once-best friend. Living with roommates and complaining about the pile of dishes “soaking” in the sink is pra…Read More
Not unlike Thanksgiving break, the holiday break seems to pass by all too quickly for most students. And who could blame them? After a period of two or three intense weeks buckling down for finals, the steam rising from a student’s brain is practically visible. Truly, taking another few weeks off …Read More
The idea of turning in your last final exam (or final final, if you will) probably seems like a heavenly prospect. We wouldn’t be surprised if this fantasy has played out in your dreams over and over. The bad news is that we’re not quite there yet, but the good news is that this seemingly intang…Read More
It’s finally time for the final push. We’re almost there! As you’ve settled back in from Thanksgiving break, you may have looked at your giant pile of schoolwork and thought to yourself, “How do I even manage all of this?” Our two-word answer to this finals conundrum is an answer that near…Read More