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I was recently notified that four of my five courses would be online this semester. Honestly, it terrified me. Staying motivated to finish online courses is something myself and many others struggle with. Here’s how I plan to tackle some of that lack of motivation and nervousness before it even starts.

1. Print out the syllabus as soon as it is posted

I like to print out the syllabus and mark my agenda with every upcoming assignment due date. This makes me feel confident that I won&#8...

These days, you might be finding yourself with a little bit more free time than usual. You can use that free time to your advantage by investing in yourself and identifying ways to grow. Below are some ideas that could get you started on a season of growth.

1. Get Acquainted With Yourself

The better you know yourself, the better you can structure your life to meet your wants, needs and goals. You can learn more how you operate by identifying your four-letter Myers Briggs personality type...

I, like many of you, have faced a lot of uncertainty lately. From the commotion of school moving online and people figuring out what life now looks like temporarily...this time can cause us to feel alone and overwhelmed. 

However, we don’t have to feel so alone right now. There are a lot of platforms to visit and things to do to keep us plugged in with one another. 

1. Zoom Calls or FaceTime
   
   Most of us students may have a professor or a job that requires us to participate in a...

Right now we are all trying get into a somewhat normal routine again. For me, that means figuring out what my school work looks like, and what I can do keep myself busy and healthy. Listed below are five ways anyone could try at home to soak up some of the free time.

1. Try an at-home workout
   
   The gyms closing was a safe and smart decision. However, it impacted me because I like to use the machines. Finding new exercises to do at home with the limited materials available to me has been interesti...

Virtual learning courses are not new, nor something to be afraid of. While the design of classes can be different, the same goal of an excellent education for students remains consistent. Just as you have habits of going to school and getting your school work finished, you can create similar habits for virtual course work. Learning is an individualized process, and virtual learning is a unique way to make it even more personalized for yourself. 

Here are a few ways to help ensure your vi...

We do not live in a perfect world; therefore, we should not expect everything to be perfect. Why do we do this? We do not like for others to see our flaws. We do not like to believe that we have flaws, but we do and that is what makes us unique as individuals.

Perfectionism is something that many people struggle with on a daily basis whether they have awareness about it or not. We may think that our school life has to be perfect, and that a GPA below a 4.0 is unacceptable. We may even think t...

As I start my third year at SIUE, one thing that always gets me excited in the fall are the freebies. Luckily, there is an event happening now! SIUE Homecoming Week starts today and ends September 29.

Homecoming is one of my absolute favorite events on campus because it is a week full of free giveaways and fun activities. I always look forward to the t-shirts, water bottles, coupons and other items that are available during Homecoming.

So, here is your guide for making the most out of SIUE&#...

#1- Excitement

We are getting ready to see our school friends we missed this summer, preparing for upcoming classes, and, for some, starting our first semester at college! Excitement fills the air! Plus,we have a brand new Starbucks on campus to study in...

#2- Anxiousness

We are finding our classes for the first time, and some are having their first encounter with the geese on campus…

#3- Sadness

We no longer get to curl up every night and watch our favorite show (The Bachelore...

I, like many of you, was ecstatic about graduating high school. I was on top of the world for finally being in the senior class. However, I knew college was right around the corner. It was a lingering thought that made me feel very uneasy. My senior summer seemed to fly by, and I knew being a freshman all over again in a new place was approaching.

I had been accepted into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and was so excited to receive my paperwork and start my classes. But I was anxio...

While thinking of things to do this summer, getting some exercise has been on my mind. How about you? Lucky for us, SIUE offers a great, scenic backdrop.

The SIUE Gardens has a half-mile paved loop and a mulch path, which makes it a great place for short walks. It’s filled with lush flowers, beautiful trees, bridges and wildlife peeking out at every corner. Need to take a break? Rest at The Lantern overlooking Turtle Pond. It’s stunning.

If you’re wanting to travel more mil...

I have dreamed of studying abroad ever since I knew what it meant. The Lizzie McGuire movie probably had something to do with it. I’m a sophomore, psychology major, and I am on a study abroad trip to Florence, Italy to study Italian renaissance history for 32 days.

Going to SIUE meant studying abroad could become a goal, not just a dream. Even at SIUE’s Springboard to Success, I talked face-to-face with a student who had studied abroad and wasn’t drowning in debt.

One&...

"What is Registration?"

"What is Registration?"

What is Registration?

Next Step, Registration!

You’ve met with your academic advisor, you know a little more about the path you want to explore, and it’s time to register! So what are you signing up for exactly? Let’s take a closer look.

• Registration ha...

"What is General Education?"

"What is General Education?"

What is General Education?

Navigating your first year of college can be super intimidating and confusing. Confession: When I was an incoming freshman, I wasn’t even sure if it was normal to still have a backpack in college (the answer: yes. It is completely n...

"What is Academic Advising?"

"What is Academic Advising?"

What is Academic Advising in College?

SIUE Springboard to Success is quickly approaching, and I know what you might be thinking...‘How am I supposed to be ready when...

• “I don’t know what classes I want to take.”
• “I don’t kno...

SIUE’s Spring Career Fair is coming up on March 6-7, and I’m sure we’re all stressing about it! It seems nerve-wracking and intimidating at first… and it kind of is. But once you get the lay of the land, it’s not so bad! Here are five tips, which I have had personal success with, to rock any career fair.

Be Prepared

 Build your resume and get it checked by a professional (hint: try the Career Development Center). Bring multiple copies of your updated resume...

Play is not frivolous.

Recent research by the American Academy of Pediatrics reveals that play helps children develop language and executive functioning skills, learn to negotiate with others, manage stress, and figure out how to pursue their goals while ignoring distractions, among other things.

Today’s college students are challenged to think critically in order to weigh relevant evidence to make sound decisions, craft a sense of identity that honors and balances their own and others&#...

As temperatures continue to drop, you might find your mood dropping with it. The colder months can be extremely stressful with finals around the corner, application deadlines approaching and more. However, is it possible that the change in weather could be contributing to a change in mood, as well?

Seasonal depression is something that many of us have probably heard of, and have maybe even suffered from. But what is it? How can it be avoided? How can it be diagnosed? Southern Illinois Univers...

“Congratulations,” they say. “What’s next?” they ask. And the truth is, “We don’t know!” We’ve spent the past few years mastering the art of being college students. We did exceptionally well on exams we lost sleep over, we joined organizations that have changed our lives, we had internships and jobs that guided our ambitions, and in a few months we will have earned a degree we are passionate about. So now what?

Gap Year

Some of us w...

Need to update your Insta profile? Look no further than our campus! SIUE has the prettiest landscape around with tons of fall foliage. Check out some of the best places on campus to get your selfie game on.

1. SIUE Sculptures
   If you want your photos to really stand out, taking them near the sculptures is definitely the right way to go. They are all over campus, and they change every year!
   
   

2. The Lantern in The Gardens at SIUE
   The Lantern is a classic for picture taking for a great reaso...

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