Category: Academics

  • Wrapping up Your Semester

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    Zola Sayers-Fay
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    As this spring semester wraps up, here are a couple of quick things you can do to make sure you are organized and prepared for future years at W&M. Thank your professors The end of this semester is a great time to send a quick thank you email to some of your professors from this…

  • Success Is Not What They Told You

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    Tajalla Moslih
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    Success means different things to different people. Because the meaning of success is different for everyone, the way students measure it is also different. One thing I want to emphasize first is that being involved in many activities on campus, being a member of multiple clubs, having many friends, having everything planned, and always knowing…

  • Declaring a Major or Minor

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    Zola Sayers-Fay
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    People come around to declaring a major or minor in lots of different ways. Some people are excited to declare their major as early as possible to benefit from registration major restrictions, while others only declare after the registrar tracks them down and tells them that they must. Wherever you may fall on the spectrum…

  • What to do over the summer

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    April 2026 Can you believe it? This semester is almost over. If you are like me you are probably already awaiting the summer. Are you looking for ideas on how to find opportunities this summer? There are so many opportunities for college students. If you are trying to figure out how to find opportunities this…

  • How to Build Your Schedule for Next Semester

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    Zola Sayers-Fay
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    When PATH classes release for the next semester, it is easy to feel excited or totally lost about where to start in planning your next semester. Below, I’ve compiled the usual steps I recommend for creating your plan of attack for building your next PATH cart. 1: Start with Degree Works Start by heading to…

  • How to Manage College as a Commuter Student

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    Tajalla Moslih
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    Being a commuter student is a completely different college experience—one that often doesn’t get talked about enough. You’re balancing school with travel, responsibilities at home, and sometimes even work. Unlike students who live on campus, you don’t always have the luxury of walking to class or staying late without thinking twice. I know how overwhelming…

  • Popular Classes To Consider

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    jvajello
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    It is almost time to pick classes for the next semester. If you aren’t sure what classes you can take to add some enjoyment into your schedule and are known to be engaging and reasonable. All of these courses have no prerequisites. Age of Dinosaurs Professor Dr. Rowan Lockwood Age of dinosaurs is a course…

  • Exams already?

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    jvajello
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    I swear the semester just started!  What do you mean we have exams already? Your first exams as a transfer student can certainly feel daunting but you’ve got this. Here are some quick tips to make it a bit easier on you. Tip 1. Start Studying early- General spaced repetition is much better than cramming.…

  • What Would You Do in That Situation?

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    Tajalla Moslih
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    You’re walking across campus after class. Your phone is buzzing with notifications. There’s a quiz tomorrow. A friend texts, “Are you coming tonight?” And suddenly, you feel the pressure. So here’s a question worth asking: What would you do in that situation? College is filled with moments like these. Decisions show up every day, whether…

  • Navigating Campus Tutoring and Writing Resources

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    Zola Sayers-Fay
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    As we head into a new midterm season, I’d like to highlight a group of campus resources that I used to overlook: the TutorZone, the Writing and Communication Center, and the Clem History Writing Center. All of these centers are free for students to use, and they can help you with a whole range of…