Preparing for College
Five Tips for Choosing a College
"Clueless" star and Atlanta-native actress Brittany Murphy once said, “Life presents
you with so many decisions. A lot of times, they’re right in front of your face, and
they’re really difficult, but we must make them.” Truer words have never been said.
And choosing your college is one such decision.
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"Try to make a Google Doc with friends or classmates in class to put notes for studying."
–Hannah, senior animation major
"Although we may get pressured to finalize a major, don’t be afraid to change it and
do what you love!" –Autumn, sophomore public relations and graphic design major.
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Advice for International Students from International Students
Southern Adventist University welcomes students from around the world to #BeAPart
of our university family. As of this moment, Southern hosts over a hundred international
students on campus from over 30 countries, including Egypt, Bermuda, and Indonesia!
This diversity is what makes our...
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Saying No in College
6 a.m. strikes and your alarm blares. Groan. You drag yourself out of bed and begin
your day. Your sleepy mind begins to turn. Work, class, work out, go to the library…
Oh, and find time to eat at some point. Flash forward to 2 a.m. when you finally fall
back into bed, dreading that 6 a.m. alarm. You didn’t even finish everything you needed
to do.
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Skip the Stress: How to Register for First-Semester Classes
Freshman registration opens in less than two weeks! But don’t panic. Southern’s First
Year Advising has got you covered. Here is a quick list of what First Year Advising
can...
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Strategy for Graduating College in Four Years or Less
Before you read the whole article, I just want to put a disclaimer that I wrote this
blog as my own personal testimony, sharing the tricks I used to accomplish my goals...
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Job Shadow a Pro
With so many jobs out there, how does anyone really know what they will like? One
great way is to job shadow. Spending a day on the job helps you know what to expect,
and meeting someone who has your dream job is an amazing way to build connections.
Here are some tips from Monster Jobs on how to shadow with success.
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Top Five Classes to Take for SmartStart
Any new student that is coming to Southern (whether you’re an incoming freshman or
transfer student) can sign up for one free three-credit hour course during the third
summer session on campus. You have to pay for your books, room, and food, but the
class is FREE. Usually, three credit hours would cost you about...
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