Always Learning

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In my first semester of college, I have learned a lot and I haven't gotten to talk about all of them. SO, i did this podcast to go over just a few of the things that I didn't cover in my blogs.

Enjoy!

Spots on Campus

Washburn's campus is one of the most unique and beautiful campuses I have ever seen, so I felt it was necessary to point out some of the coolest spots and things on its grounds

Take A Little Advice

Going to your advisers should be something you should do not only because you have to once a semester, but because you want the best for your college career.

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They truly know what is best for you and will put you on the right track to graduation. They will make sure you have all of your Gen. Eds. in order and meet all the requirements so that you get the degree that you are here for.

So, next time you dread the meeting with your adviser, remember they are only here to help you get to the day when you throw your cap and are done with school forever.

Caffeine for the Soul

For me, there are days when I just need a good cup of Joe. Sometimes I rely on it too much, but it is good to know where you can get a quality latte.

Here is a map of some of the best coffee shops I have been to in Topeka. Stop by and tell them Reilly sent ya. They won't know who you are talking about, but at least they know they were recommende.

                                           

Just Need Somebody To Lean On

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The only thing getting me through college right now is the fact that I have an amazing support system in not only my family but also my friends.

College is great in the aspect that you meet and make so many wonderful people. You develop friendships that will last a lifetime.

When in college, it is important to surround yourself with friends that share the same values as you - one of which I hope is the importance of an education. 

I have found a great group of people that give me emotional support for the hard days and physical support for when I fall down the stairs. Find you a group of friends that will help you when you fall down the stairs.

Stressed Out

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Sometimes college can give you that inevitable feeling that you are drowning. Whether that be from homework, work itself, roommate drama, or just not adjusting very well, everyone will feel the stress at sometime or another.

Luckily for you, there are ways to lessen its impact.

A great stress reliever for some people is hitting the gym.

For a short amount of time you can take your mind off the stress and the struggles of college life and just run (or bike, if you are like me).

You can also go to the FREE counseling services at Washburn!

It sometimes helps to just get some stuff off your chest every now and then, and this is a great way to do that! The person you are talking to doesn't know the person you are talking about, so that is also another plus.

Another great person to confide in is your teacher. They don't know you are struggling unless you tell them so talking to them about it is always a good idea.

Don't wait until the last second to do your assignments.

I know, it's hard not to just put it off and do other "important" things instead (i.e. watch Netflix and pig out), but you will be way less stressed out in the long run if you just do it when you can.

Stress may be inevitable, but there are ways to cope with it. Don't let it get so bad that your stress has stress, just get the help and do whatever you need to do to make college a little easier on yourself.

If you need some good stress relieving tips, go to http://campusmindworks.org/students/self_care/managing_stress.asp

Need A Little Help From My Friends

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If there is one thing I have learned from my time in college thus far, it is that high school didn't prepare me - at all.

I didn't know how to study, I didn't know what to prioritize when I was "studying", and I certainly didn't know how to get a tutor.

One thing that is great about college, especially here at Washburn, is that we have some fantastic tutoring services.

Whether it be through the library or the department itself, there are tutors for EVERYTHING. Math? We got them. History? We got them. Any struggles you are having in a class, there is most likely a tutor for it.

One thing to keep in mind if you do get tutors is you shouldn't be ashamed that you need one. Everyone struggles with something in their lifetime and if yours just happens to be a Statistics class, then so be it.

You should be proud of yourself for recognizing that you need the help. Just know that it is okay to get a little help from a friend every now and then.

If you would rather just get online help, http://www.tutor.com/ is a good website to go to!