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Becoming a quick study involves developing efficient learning strategies and adopting certain habits that promote effective learning. Here are some tips to help you become a quick study: Set Clear Goals Clearly define what you want to learn and set specific, achievable goals. Having a clear focus will help you stay motivated and organized. Prioritize Identify the most important topics or concepts that you need to learn. Prioritize your learning based on importance and relevan …

A collective call to action spanning the four corners of the world for more than 50 years, Earth Day has been both celebrated and reiterated as a partnership for the planet. Challenging world governments, and the people whom they represent, it is a global cause to reverse course and rectify our negative societal contributions to climate change based on ingenuity and sustainability. The scientific evidence is clear that change is as much necessary as it is essential. Such a unified effort to effe …

Teachers and textbooks can help you prepare for your career, but what about the life lessons they don't prepare you for? We've compiled a list of ten things every college student should know.1. Credit 101Over 67% of college undergraduate students have a credit card in their own name. The key is to not overextend your credit. Credit cards aren’t magic wands that make money spontaneously appear. Banks will lend you money but can charge high interest rates, so be smart and only use your credit card …

On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall just after 3pm near Cayo Costa Island in Southwest Florida. Not only was its surrounding impact swift and destructive, it continues to make its case as one of the worst hurricanes to hit Florida, and the United States, ever.32 miles southwest of where Ian came ashore sits Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), a thriving public research institution located in Fort Myers, Florida, that has become a popular destination for prospective college stude …

Times sure have changed, especially for college athletics. Since the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling, which now allows student athletes to get paid from their name, image and likeness – more commonly referred to as “NIL” – a huge focus is often on those who compete at schools with big-time sports programs.Given the sheer size of some of the NIL deals signed by players who attend the NCAA’s Division-I schools, it’s rather obvious to assume only schools with larger student bodies and well-funded b …