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33 Things On Your Mind OTHER Than Classes During Your Last Semester Of College

Dean's List to D-list real quick...

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33 Things On Your Mind OTHER Than Classes During Your Last Semester Of College

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College hands-down has been the most amazing experience I've been through yet. With that being said, it's a lot of work. I have finally reached my final lap before this journey is officially over and ironically enough, I'm the most distracted now that I've been the entire four years I've been here.

Since I can't focus on any responsibilities lately, I wanted to construct a list of things on my mind instead of the several exams and essays I have due soon. SOS.

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3 Reasons Why It Is Better For Teachers To Grade Assignments On The Computer

The biggest reason why teachers should grade assignments on the computer is that they will not get germs from students.

Rutgers University

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Teachers have to grade assignments. Sometimes, they grade them on students’ papers or the computer. I think it is better and safer for teachers to grade assignments on the computer.

One reason why teachers should grade assignments on the computer is to not waste paper. Teachers do not have to go through the trouble of copying papers or fixing the printer. Publishing or uploading an assignment on the computer is quicker and easier than copying papers. It also saves them from taking a walk to the copy room or printer room, especially if it is far away from their classrooms.

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How I Feel About Summer Reading Assignments

Out of all the summer reading assignments, I like the high school summer reading assignment where I had to do the reading log. I like the fact that I can read any book and fanfiction.

Rutgers University

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I remember doing summer reading assignments for school. In elementary school, I had to summarize the assigned book that I chose to read on a reading log. In middle school, I had to summarize the assigned book that I chose to read on a reading log or answer questions about the assigned book. In high school, I also have to do a reading log on any book that I read each week by making text-to-text connections, text-to-self connections, and text-to-world connections. I also had to choose an assigned book to read and answer questions about the assigned book.

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10 Helpful Tips For College Students Taking Online Courses This Semester

Here are several ways to easily pass an online course.

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10 Helpful Tips For College Students Taking Online Courses This Semester

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With spring semester starting, many college students are looking to take courses for the semester. With the pandemic still ongoing, many students are likely looking for the option to take online courses.

Online courses at one time may have seemed like a last minute option for many students, but with the pandemic, they have become more necessary. Online courses can be very different from taking an on-campus course. You may be wondering what the best way to successfully complete an online course is. So, here are 10 helpful tips for any student who is planning on taking online courses this semester!

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10 Reasons You Should Take Summer Classes

Consider the points and thank me later.

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Once you hit the spring semester as a college student your eyes glaze over. You have senioritis all over again and zero motivation to do anything at all. Once finals are through you have your mind set on summer and being home with all your friends, relaxing by the poolside, and watching Netflix with your dog. The mere mention of summer classes makes you want to cry, but also makes you want to laugh at how ridiculous the suggestion is. As crazy as it sounds after two long semesters, summer classes may not be as crazy a suggestion as you think. There are plenty of reasons that taking summer classes could be a good idea.

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I Took Five AP Classes, And Now That They're Over, I Feel Free

Would I recommend taking five APs in the same year? Maybe not anymore.

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Not but one hour ago did I just finish taking my final AP exam, and with all AP-related worries finally cleared, I feel the happiest I've been in months. I couldn't admit it during the middle of the school year, but I felt endlessly swamped with responsibilities to the point where I wanted to wish all of it away.

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Dean's List to D-list real quick...

1. Spring break

2. Taco Tuesday

3. I need a job after I graduate

4. I'm tired

5. I wonder how many cheesepuffs I can eat in one sitting

6. How often I'm going to see my college friends after graduation

7. It's so cold I need summer

8. How to lose weight in two weeks

9. I need more money

10. How to make money fast

11. How many puppies is too many puppies to own?

12. Coffee. I need more coffee

13. My outfit for St. Patty's Day

14. Is it 80 degrees yet?

15. My next adventure

16. Wedding bells

17. Which is better: Goldfish or Cheez Itz?

18. The urge to redecorate my entire house

19. Buying tanning packages

20. What show to binge on Netflix next

21. Las Vegas in April

22. My future job?

23. Do my plants listen to me when I talk?

24. When is the last time I got a full eight hours of sleep?

25. Global warming

26. Twitter gossip

27. Watching Youtube's newest videos

28. My future home's aesthetic

29. Will my plants be sad when we move out of Bowling Green, Ohio?

30. Making lists of my future children's names

31. How I'm going to decorate my graduation cap

32. Will the Cleveland Browns ever make it to the Super Bowl?

33. I have an assignment due at midnight!

The biggest reason why teachers should grade assignments on the computer is that they will not get germs from students.

Out of all the summer reading assignments, I like the high school summer reading assignment where I had to do the reading log. I like the fact that I can read any book and fanfiction.

Here are several ways to easily pass an online course.

1. Keep track of assignments that are posted online

2. Don't forget to email the professor when needed

3. Always read any readings that are posted

4. For online tests, make sure to check if it's timed

5. Space time out accordingly for completing assignments

6. Treat the course just like it's a typical course

7. Find a good place to study

8. Avoid distractions

9. Actively participate in discussions

10. Check your email regularly

Consider the points and thank me later.

1. You get some classes out of the way so you don't have to worry about them anymore

2. You could graduate early

3. You could take them at an easier college closer to you and transfer it in

4. Summer classes are way easier

5. You can take online courses so you don't even have to leave your house and can still do everything you want to over the summer

6. In person class sizes are much smaller

7. The course material may be more compact but the course load is actually lighter

8. More one-on-one time with your professor

9. The internet can be your best friend

10. You can take more classes in the summer than in a semester (because some only go through half of the summer versus the full term)

Would I recommend taking five APs in the same year? Maybe not anymore.

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