Articles & Advice Contributors - Al Dickenson
Al Dickenson
Al Dickenson graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran College with bachelor’s degrees in history, communication, and English. He currently serves as an editor for an international equine practitioners’ magazine in and around Milwaukee, Wisconsin, his hometown, where he lives with his wife. He also works as a freelance journalist, photographer, archivist, and historian, and he enjoys hiking and reading, particularly about history.Articles By Al Dickenson
Five Quotes About the Value and Importance of Education for All
It's important to consider words of wisdom, especially those words concerning the importance of women in higher education.
Four Perks of Being a History Major
Here are some ways historians' skill sets come into play beyond the classroom.
Four Things to do in Your Senior Year
Here are some things you will want to accomplish in your last year at college.
Fulfilling Your Civic Duty as a Student
This short guide can provide a few helpful details for how to best fulfill your civic duty while at school.
How An Instructor Can Make Your Life Easier
There are a lot of different ways instructors can alleviate testing anxiety, usually with minimal additional labor.
How to Fix Five Common IT Issues
This article delves into five of the most common technology-related challenges faced by college students and offers ideas to help them resolve these problems.
How to Navigate a Struggling Group Project
There is often an imbalance with group projects, where a few students invest significant effort while others contribute minimally. While daunting, the challenges posed by college-level group projects offer invaluable opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Know the Importance and Value of Student Media
This article will show the many ways in which student news media contributes to the campus community.
Loan Loopholes for Parents of Borrowers Through the SAVE Plan
By embracing the SAVE Plan, parents can reclaim control over their financial destinies and ensure a brighter tomorrow for future generations.
Negotiation as a Leadership Tool
Mastering negotiation can lead you to places you never dreamt of. Those locations could be leadership positions, be they formal or informal, or perhaps it is simply a place of mental clarity. Either way, both are worth the risks to get there.