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Get Smart with Shradha about #GivingTuesday
On one hand there is Black Friday, where we indulge in really crazy deals, sales and absolute chaos. Then there is Cyber Monday, where we are absorbed into the virtual world of discounts and sales. [...]
8 Survival Secrets for College Freshman
Transitioning from high school to college may be a dramatic change for those who are leaving home. The combination of a new school, different people, and the new-found freedom can be a bit overwhelming [...]
Get Smart about Anxiety and Depression
“In light there is darkness, and in darkness there is light.” ~ Beautiful Chaos When I was younger, I never thought that depression or anxiety would become a part of my life. I thought that [...]
Get Smart and Keep it Healthy at the Dining Hall
When I first started college, the hardest thing for me was not leaving my family, nor was it sleeping in a new room with random people I’ve never met before. Instead, it was transitioning from [...]
Life is not a Fairytale: Get Smart Now!
When I was younger, I would picture my future to parallel the Disney princesses’. I would meet my Prince Charming in a magical, romantic way and fall madly in love. We would live in a [...]
Just One More Cup of Coffee: 5 Ways to Listen to your GUT!
I was sitting in class, extremely sleep deprived and finishing my first cup of coffee; I had pulled another all-nighter trying to finish an important assignment. The professor was about to discuss something extremely important [...]
4 Get Smart Secrets to Choosing Your College!
High school seniors probably feel a little overwhelmed right now. Actually, I’m lying. Very overwhelmed right now. The emails are rolling in, letters are pouring out of the mailbox, and you’re registering for so many [...]
A Get Smart Gal’s Coming Out Story: Born This Way & Proud!
I have seen various people posting their experiences of wanting to come out to their friends and family. The reason that I want to write this is to help other people who are struggling with who [...]
The Five Things I wish I knew in Middle and High School
I have a confession to make: middle school was terrible for me. I was awkward, shy, extremely self-conscious and, of course, incredible insecure. I used to wake up in the morning wishing I could magically change [...]
Get Smart about Procrastination
My name is Johanna, and I am a chronic procrastinator. Early on in my high school career, I discovered that I was really good at finishing assignments last minute. Like, really good. And when I [...]
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