Category Archives: Advice/Tips

Fellowship Weekend: Revealed

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Hannah Breshears

  It seems that some congratulations may be in order… if you’re reading this post, then you have more than likely received an invitation to interview for an Honors College Fellowship. Congratulations! The years of late night study sessions, oboe … Continue reading →

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Tricks of the Trade: Essay Tests

Posted on December 7, 2011 by AJ Salois

After being a physics major for 3 and a half years I decided to add on an English major just for kicks (and so that I would have a reason/time to read and enjoy some great books!) After some essay … Continue reading →

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Tricks of the Trade: Mathematically-based Exams

Posted on December 5, 2011 by AJ Salois

As a physics major I’ve had my fair share of physics and mathematics tests. They can be pretty crazy, but there are some things you can do to prepare yourself. These are just a few of the tips that have … Continue reading →

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Taking the Test with a Chicken

Posted on November 23, 2011 by AJ Salois

To focus on the stress of school? Or to focus on crazy chicken? That is the question. When you walk out of a test and you can’t feel your jaw, that’s when you know it’s time to try something different … Continue reading →

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Make it the Best Time of Your Life.

Posted on September 19, 2011 by AJ Salois

The best advice I can give to an incoming freshman all the way up to an outgoing senior is: DO something. It has been the best decision that I have made in all of my years at the University of … Continue reading →

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Advice: Ants!

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Kendall Curlee

Don’t know about you, but we’ve been inundated by sugar ants this year.  I called our resident ant expert, honors horticulture major Joe O’Neill, for advice. In particular, I wanted to know if there’s a kinder, gentler way to persuade the … Continue reading →

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Advice: Student Kelly Toner Shares Honors Thesis Survival Tips

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Kendall Curlee

  I’m currently a junior nursing student from Springfield, Missouri. I’m working with Dr Cara Osborne in the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing. My topic is: increasing the effectiveness of volunteers working with Midwives for Haiti through the use of … Continue reading →

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Clueless what to major in?

Posted on February 4, 2011 by cwt

Everyone eventually chooses a major (even if it takes a few tries) — but it’s nice to go in with your eyes partly open.  Lo, those many years ago, it took me two years to discover computing and reason out … Continue reading →

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New site, new blog

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Kendall Curlee

Hello and welcome to the new Honors College blog! We’re launching this blog with our new site and hope to include many more bloggers over time. What do you think of our new site?  Our goal was to create a … Continue reading →

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