Looking for your next beach read? You’ve come to the right place! I’ve compiled a list of five great young adult novels that are perfect for your summer TBR pile. All five of these picks span different genres, but they’ve got one thing in ...
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Spooky Season has commenced! Halloween is right around the corner, and while it’s one of the most exciting times of the year, finding a costume can be stressful — especially if you’re working with a college student’s budget. Between ...
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Getting to college can seem tough for anyone, especially low-income students. Between tuition fees, textbook prices, and the ever-rising cost of living, it may feel like the odds are stacked against you. But there’s some good news: There’s ...
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Are you looking for a good young adult novel to read this summer? Hey, me too! To me, summer isn't the same without a great YA novel to take to the beach or pool. I write young adult fiction, studied it in grad school, and can't get enough ...
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Remember how adults always asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up, back when you were five years old and still thought becoming a dinosaur was a distinct possibility? Now that you’re entering college, that question has been ...
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It’s not easy to be a high school counselor these days. If you’re like most school counselors, you’re serving around 400 students — far above the recommended 250. The U.S. is short 100,000 mental health staff in our schools at the same ...
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Confession: it’s always been a dream of mine to hop on a library’s sliding ladder and sweep through a row of books just like Belle in Beauty and the Beast. I’d get on and sing that classic “Ohhh, isn’t this a-maz-ing” line, preferably when ...
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Proving you’re a resident of Florida should be easy, right? After all, you know what the best sandwich is and why it’s the Publix chicken tender sub. You know what a swamp puppy is, when to avoid driving on I-4 (for those not in the know: ...
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Transferring from a community college to a university can be stressful and overwhelming. You’ll need to consider everything from campus size to class offerings to transportation. Luckily for you, I’m a transfer student who is ready to ...
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