Paul Goetzinger MPA

What is one piece of advice do you have for a 1st year college student to help stay on top of your schedule with assignments and exam study/prep?

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- High school senior

Mainly for accounting or financial classes.

I get distracted very easily and have trouble with retaining information from text books like memorization I forget very easy and I more of a hands on learner.

Is there any strategies you can recommend that maximizes memory with the least wasted time? getting ready for my exams and need some ideas. #Spring25

As a freshman in the Grainger College of Engineering at UIUC, I’m thinking about how to navigate an increasingly competitive career landscape. How can I pursue professional success while also staying aligned with my personal goals and sense of fulfillment? Can anyone share some thoughtful advice?

I will be moving out to go to school two hours away from my parents. I have never had to really worry about expenses before. Sure I had my credit card, union dues, and other things that were minimal in cost. The thought of being responsible for everything is stressing my out. #stressed...

Like many, this is my first time away from home for an extended time. I am nervous about managing my personal focus and organization skills without support. I look forward to the social aspect of going to college, but worry about managing my studies in a timely manner. I know of support...

I live three hours away from the college I am going to attend in the Fall. I do not have a car so I cannot just drive back home if I am feeling depressed or have one of my panic attacks. I need help finding ways to cope with my mental health especially because I am going to be far away from home.

I'm moving away from home, and I'm going to be living on my own for the first time in my life. How do I adjust to moving away and getting used to the new lifestyle.

What are some tips you would give to someone who wants to go to college 15 hours away from home? What if you need to reach your parents in a crisis, or something on campus happens, how can you take the burden of your parents being worried about you? But still have a good college experience?

I am a senior in high school applying to many colleges, both in-state and out-of-state. The furthest away I've applied is a 25 hour drive and the closest is 15 minutes away. What are the major differences?

I am currently a senior in high school and have applied to some colleges. However, I don't know if I want to stay home or go away, so how should I prepare for this big change in my life while also considering student life, academics, cost, and finance programs?

I'm a 18 year old senior student soon going to college at Bloomsburg Univeristy and will be on campus dorm with a roommate that I don't know yet until the spring. I know that some students get homesick and bring some items with them that will help them out with being away from home while they...

I’m a student from Puerto Rico that is soon going to graduate and I’ve heard a lot about what college is like, but not really how to deal with it or prepare for the transition. I want to know what I should do right away to make things easier and avoid getting overwhelmed once I start.
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