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Tips on saving some cash
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Tips on saving some cash

By JOSEPH SIML  I have some tips on how to save money, but it will cost you.  My price is five minutes of your time. Sound good? I hope so, because college students have a lot of expenses, like tuition, housing, transportation, books and of course, more tuition.  With that in mind, here are some of my favorite tips on how to save a little extra money. One thing all college students have in common is that they like to grab a bite to eat before class. Unfortunately, the people who own the vending machines have figured that out, too. Consequently, sometimes the prices on the snacks are a bit high.  But there is another way to get your snacks without promising your firstborn. The solution is surprisingly easy: Go off campus. Most businesses around the college have snack machines, but beca...
Tips for homework success
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Tips for homework success

By JOSEPH SIML Everyone dreads WRT 101 and 102, but what’s so difficult? It’s just a few papers and some research, right? We shouldn’t be afraid of a little work.  For me, the hardest part of writing isn’t researching, learning MLA or even writing the paper. It’s staying focused. Distractions are everywhere. From our phones to our friends and even YouTube, finding ways to delay work and procrastinate have never been easier.  The good news is that there are ways to overcome a procrastination addiction.  Over the course of my writing classes, I found some techniques for staying focused. These techniques will help maximize your writing productivity, so you can get back to other exciting challenges ... like your chemistry homework. 1. Get out of your house. Home is one of the worst place...