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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…
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Navigating Campus Tutoring and Writing Resources
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…
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Eating Vegetarian On Dining Dollars
For those of you who are vegetarians, this is the post for you! As a vegetarian, I went into college expecting to survive on salads. But after spending way too many dining dollars, I realized there…
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How to Know if a Class is Right for You
Written by Jenna Ajello The first day of class can be so exciting but nevertheless absolutely nerve-wracking. If your schedule still isn’t the one you were hoping for, you are nervous for what the semester will…
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Study Spots on Campus
We’re halfway through the semester, and that means that we are deep in midterm season and finals are fast approaching. Naturally, that means loads of studying. Like the noise levels of the floors of Swem, in…
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How to Approach Office Hours
One of the most important resources in college is office hours. Professors and teaching assistants set aside this time specifically for students, yet many of us hesitate to go. Maybe it feels intimidating, maybe you’re unsure…
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How to Create a Study Plan
So you’ve made it through the first month of college—whew! If you’re anything like I was freshman year, then you’re probably aching for some study plans. In this article, I’ll give you some tips that helped…
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Planning Your First Semester
Whether you have a meticulous plan for your college career or are going with the flow, knowing what resources are available to you can make a big difference. This article outlines a timeline of what to…
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Campus Resources You Might Be Overlooking
With the pace of the semester and the number of responsibilities students juggle, it’s easy to focus only on immediate academic or extracurricular priorities. However, William & Mary offers a wide range of campus resources that…
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An Overview of the College Curriculum
The College Curriculum, or the “COLL Curriculum,” is a series of courses designed to be taken throughout students’ time at The College of William and Mary. COLL courses focus on a skill, subject area, or cultural…