Articles & Advice by Tag - stem-fields

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College Students
A Mindset for Majors Without an Obvious Career Path

This article will share some of the lessons I have learned with my own weird social science degree and from others who have been successful in the social sciences and humanities.

High School Students
A Parent's Guide to College Student Support Resources

Whether your child needs help with a specific subject, struggles with writing essays and studying, or has a disability that requires accommodations, there are resources available to support them on campus.

College Students
Academic Soft Skills for High School Students

While hard skills are helpful components of a competitive college application, the most important thing you can do in high school to equip yourself to excel in college is to cultivate the soft skills that are necessary in any walk of life.

College Students
Back to School: Sustainable Fashion

This article explains a few ways to practice sustainability around fashion and clothing while at school.

Career Planning & Networking
Building a Mental Toolbox

Most students come to college with a few tools already developed in high school, but probably not enough to breeze through their university career. Students should be conscious of their current toolbox and always look to expand, refine, and improve it.

College Students
Checking in After Midterms

Midterms are an excellent checkpoint for students to stop, reflect, and evaluate the first half of the semester to increase their chances of success in the second half.

Early College Planning
College Funding: Discussing Financial Aid & Scholarship Opportunities With Ninth and Tenth Graders

Starting discussions about financial aid and scholarships with ninth and tenth graders helps set expectations for college funding. Early involvement in academics and extracurricular activities can increase eligibility for scholarships. This article also suggests creating a scholarship search plan and utilizing school resources like counselors to guide the process, making college funding less daunting.

The SAGE Scholars Benefit
College Rankings - Are They Meaningful?

Most people who have thought of applying to college, whether as a student or parent, have come across college rankings websites and magazines. The most familiar one is put out yearly by U.S. News and World Report1 (USNWR) but there are many others.

College Students
Colleges and Majors: The Program Hierarchy

Every university system has a pyramid that begins with very large, broad entities that then breaks down into more specific programs and departments. This article will explain how all of this works.

Athletics & Extracurriculars
Complementary Hobbies

Hobbies can complement not just our educational endeavors but also our own lives. Hobbies can push us out of our comfort zones, encouraging us to grow in new and unique ways.

College Admissions
Discover the Strength of the SAGE Scholars College Consortium

Exceptional choice, value, and outcomes for every kind of student

College Students
Do's and Don'ts of Freshman Registration

This series of articles are intended to provide a roadmap to navigating your college transition and first semester.

High School Students
Exploring Women's Colleges in the SAGE Scholars Consortium

This article will delve into the unique attributes and educational offerings of each women's college within the SAGE Scholar's consortium.

College Students
Financial Literacy and Finding Your Niche

This article provides information on our economy that you should keep an eye on - especially as a young person exploring the field of finances.

College Students
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.

College Students
Four Things to do in Your Senior Year

Here are some things you will want to accomplish in your last year at college.

High School Students
High School: A Beginner's Guide - Part 2

Welcome back to yet another episode of High School 101-just kidding! It's back-to-school season! And most likely, you have survived your first day. If you haven't started yet, good luck! It's time to talk about studying. Ah yes, the dreaded topic of time management and educational efficiency. Just a few simple tips, however, can transform how you approach your classes and improve grades.

College Students
How to Avoid History Course Headaches

History is a valuable tool for all college courses. You will most likely learn history in some form or another throughout your college journey.

College Students
Is Political Science, International Studies, or International Relations Right for You?

This article will articulate what I think makes a good Political Science or International Studies/Relations student.

College Students
It Is Not All On You

One of the pieces of feedback I have received from my students consistently is that they feel hopeless, because they see so many problems with the world and feel powerless to solve any of it. This article is my advice to those students.

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