College Life / Suddenly Single
Hello everyone: Today’s blog discusses the early-bird approach to class attendance versus the always-tardy look at school. Why should you show up early? If this is one of your major classes, you have the ear of your professor before the other students arrive. Based on some classes I have taken, this means that you get to talk with him or her before the other 500...
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College Life / Suddenly Single
Hello everyone: This blog is about interacting with your online or face-to-face college professor in a way that will save you both a lot of time. When you email the prof, make sure that you state clearly in which one of his or her classes you are enrolled. We waste valuable time either looking up your enrollment or asking you via return email which course...
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Books / College Life / Suddenly Single / Writing & Grammar
Hello everyone: College writing centers can be a wonderful asset to the beginning college student. When I began college as a nontraditional (e.i. “older”) student, I had been out of the classroom for many, many years. I hadn’t written an essay since high school. Even though I was considered a pretty decent writer back then, I had forgotten many of the basics of essay writing....
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College Life / Suddenly Single
Hello everyone: Taking an online course can be daunting. Perhaps you are not great with computers. Maybe you have the great vanishing professor (who rarely shows up for class and takes forever to answer your frantic emails). One thing is for sure: online classes take a great deal of personal discipline. Here are some tips for getting through them successfully. First, set aside every day...
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College Life / Suddenly Single
Hello everyone: While I am on a roll here (having spent the last two weeks talking about college), let’s talk about how to approach your professor to ask a question about your grades. Let’s say that you got a grade that you didn’t like- it happens pretty often, though maybe not with you. The first thing you should not do is YELL at your professor....
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College Life / Suddenly Single
Hello everyone: I speak to you today as someone who did two majors at the same time while also home schooling, being active in my church, and running a small business. How did I keep things straight? By using a calendar the way in which I am about to share. Purchase an academic calendar at an office supply company- get one that has an entire...
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College Life / Suddenly Single
Hello everyone: It is sometimes challenging to take off my college-instructor hat, so here is another tip for preparing for college assignments. First, the news: college still has homework. One time I was teaching a Saturday course for a local community college. One of my students, an older woman, listened to my syllabus presentation and discussion of homework. After I finished, she said, “But I...
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Home Life / Suddenly Single
Hello everyone: With Hurricane Matthew bearing down on the state of Florida even as I type this, it seems appropriate to talk about hurricanes and evacuations. Suddenly Single discusses the need to have nonperishable food and plenty of water on hand, but one thing it does not mention is the need to take food with you, should the need to evacuate arise. You always plan...
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Home Life / Suddenly Single
Hello everyone: Today’s blog is on making the transition from home education to public school education. There can be a variety of reasons to make this move, but whatever your desire to make this change, here are some ideas for making the transition go more smoothly. [Please note that I was a homeschooling mom for many years and my son did not go back into...
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Home Life / Suddenly Single
Hi everyone: Some folks wonder if it really is necessary to separate dark clothing from light when washing them. I would still answer “yes” to that question, unless you want to have grey underwear and socks. There is a product available in the grocery store that will help if you accidentally put that fushia towel you picked up for $10 in Florida last year in...
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