Patricia Roy
Patricia Roy is a writer and professor who has helped students succeed for over 25 years. She started her career as a high school English teacher and then moved into higher education at Tuition Rewards member school, Lasell University in Newton, Massachusetts. Her practical guidance and enthusiasm motivate and inspire students to fearlessly explore their own passions. Professor Roy is also a freelance writer and published poet.Articles By Patricia Roy
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Patricia Roy —
June 22, 2023
Here are some red flags to look for at your internship and what to do if you spot them.
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Patricia Roy —
September 1, 2022
Tags: advice, learning differences
I was always a good student-a highly verbal, inquisitive, not too talkative, and polite kid. Most teachers sent home comments like, "Patricia is a joy to teach."
But in third grade, my grades tanked. My teacher, whose name I’ve forgotten, but let’s call her Mrs. Clark, told my mom: "She's just a mediocre student."
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Patricia Roy —
July 26, 2022
Tags: college life
Living during “historic” times isn’t easy. The last two years of Covid-19—a war in Ukraine and a high-profile school
shooting in the United States—have taken a toll on everyone, not just students. People
everywhere are feeling these tragedies deeply.
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Patricia Roy —
October 3, 2022
As Fall 2022 gets underway, you might find the new stresses of college bring literal headaches. Some people take a break, Ibuprofen, and return to the grind. Others struggle with debilitating pain and nausea without relief from over-the-counter pain relievers. If you experience persistent headaches, you might be suffering from migraines.
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Patricia Roy —
October 12, 2022
Here are 10 things you should do if you think you might have migraines:
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Patricia Roy —
April 3, 2023
This article provides recommendations for writing your own essay questions.
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Patricia Roy —
August 17, 2022
With so many different ways to take notes and no consistent guidance on which methods work best for the task, students must figure it out on their own. While I can’t tell you which note-taking technique is the one to rule them all, I have some professional opinions.
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Patricia Roy —
September 6, 2022
This note taking series gives students ideas for bringing new vigor to their note-taking game. Article 1 talks about the importance of handwritten notes. Article 2 details notetaking methods—the Cornell Method and Mind Mapping—for more effective note taking. In part three, Tricia expands the notetaking process in the digital realm with suggestions for the best notetaking apps.
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Patricia Roy —
September 6, 2022
Question: If taking notes verbatim has diminishing returns for students, what should they do instead?
Answer: With a little bit of preparation ahead of time, learn to match the method to the desired outcome.
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Patricia Roy —
August 10, 2022
In this two-part series, Tricia Roy discusses the importance of incorporating biophilia into your campus
lifestyle. If you've ever enjoyed a scenic mountain view or a swim at the beach, you have probably
experienced the phenomenon known as biophilia. Not only is biophilia a fascinating subject for
interdisciplinary study, it just might help you do better in school.
