This week in books: Religion
Last spring semester, I began to recognize that the best way I could fulfill my academic desires of a strengthened education was by reading. Reading frequently, reading often, and reading…
A ‘pretty’ resume is not always a useful one
As a college junior I am continually looking for ways to better market myself to potential employers. For instance, during the second week of the upcoming spring semester, I will…
Outlet shopping may be too good to be true
Is outlet shopping leaving consumers with less than what they bargained for? After a recent stroll through the Kate Spade outlet in Albertville, Minnesota, it seems as though that is…
Student involvement in campus newspapers has its benefits, should be seen as a priority
I look forward to reading the Student Voice each week, but I have found the recent lack of columnists both disheartening and disappointing.
J-term courses too good to be true for some students
I previously penned a column that basically expressed my deep love for the opportunities J-term has to offer...and then I dropped my J-term course.
Volunteering can give insight to future internships and career opportunities
Volunteering is often a dreaded requirement, or even a commitment you make on behalf of your commitment to an organization, such as for a fraternity or sorority, where you are…
J-Term an underrated opportunity to catch up in credits
Registration for UWRF’s J-term opened Monday, October 12 on eSIS. J-term is the University of Wisconsin – River Falls’ four-week winter term held during the month of January between the…
CLEP exams provide valuable options for students to earn university credits
I promise CLEP isn’t an STD, although it might sound like one. In fact, it is actually a form of the Advanced Placement (AP) program put on by the College…
Procrastination should be avoided for academic and psychological health
Procrastination is not a one-time occurrence for most college students. In fact, it is often times a habitually experience; a part of their daily lives, per say. Procrastination is, as…
Student-faculty communication critical in student development
Feedback of academic progress, or lack thereof, is essential to a student’s self-assessment of the successes or failures resulted from the effort put forth to achieve their educational goals.