The original article was published by Emily Calkins on Man Repeller on May 23, 2015. Dedicated to Class of 2016! 1) Paying rent is not like responding to a Facebook event invite. You can’t coyly click “Maybe” and show up fashionably late, elaborate stories about a rogue 6 train in tow. You can’t rely on Siri sending opportune push…
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For all of us who are already squirming about finals, take a deep breath and tell yourself you can do this! Use recall. After you read a page, look away and recall the main ideas.Highlight very little, and never highlight anything you haven’t put in your mind first by recalling. Try recalling main ideas when you are…
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Man Repeller did a one month “cleanse” for people to get their affairs in order and now, on the last day, they are doing a catch-all for all the things you may need to get done, but have not yet! So here are 21 ways to get your shit together: Get your closet together. If you’ve been…
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So you’re using the right power words to get your email opened, but for some reason, you’re still not getting a reply. Perhaps it’s time you took a long hard look at what you’re writing. There is nothing worse than trying to read through an email that’s riddled with spelling mistakes, grammatical errors, and long-winded phrases. Inc. thinks it’s…
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Snow days have come and gone, but you’re terribly behind on your thesis and all your math problems. Sound familiar? Today’s post is for the days you feel completely overwhelmed and perhaps a bit lost. Here are my tips to get back on track in on day! 1. Clean Up Your Study Space Take 30…
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The Muse sends out a newsletter every Sunday, highlighting various articles that can help us work hard, live smart and play often. I used to peruse the articles sometimes, but for the most part, I was rather skeptical of the advice they had to offer. However, this past week, I have been having a quarter…
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When I was in high school, I thought I would have everything together by the age of 20. I believed I would know exactly where I wanted to go after college, who I would hang out with and how I would look. As the years have passed, life has surprised me more than once. And…
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Can’t believe it is already December! This semester has flown by and we are narrowing in on the last few weeks before finals. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break, ‘cause I sure did! Takeaways this Tuesday? 1. I definitely cut down on my consumption of Thanksgiving leftovers. I usually end up eating…
Read MoreAs many of you all know, I made a joint decision with my parents after freshman year to move back home and commute for sophomore year in order to save money. My plans for junior year were up in the air in May, but I went to check out an apartment I saw on the…
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Dear Naomi, I have an interview for a great job once I get on campus. However, it’s a group interview. Any suggestions for how to keep my cool and not crack under pressure? I find group interviews super intimidating. Sincerely, Cringing Conversationalist
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