Small cute dog pug breed in funny sunglasses paddleboarding by SUP board at the lake during summertime
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Why Summer Enrollment Might Just Be Your Best Academic Power Move

By Demetra Paizanis Summer: the season of beach trips, barbecues, and pretending you’re going to read for leisure but somehow ending up binge-watching entire TV shows instead. (We see you, Bridgerton.) But while the world is busy debating whether to book flights or nap in hammocks, there’s another summer strategy that deserves way more hype:…

Image of father and son. Son is wrapped in American flag.
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What is Memorial Day?

By Demetra Paizanis Memorial Day is a uniquely American blend of solemn remembrance and sunny celebration. Most Americans associate it with grilling hot dogs, applying sunscreen for the first time in months, and binge-watching patriotic movie marathons (looking at you, “Saving Private Ryan” and “Band of Brothers”). But beneath the summer kickoff vibes and mattress…

Many books on a library shelf
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Why an English Degree is More Valuable than You Think

Let’s be honest: English degrees get a bad rap. People often joke that studying English will only prepare you for two things —becoming a barista or teaching more people to get English degrees. But here’s the kicker: that stereotype couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, the skills you develop with your English degree…

Summer Velasco sitting in a library, with a pen and notebook on her desk
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Where Hobbies, Education, and Career Collide

For Summer Velasco, finding inspiration for her education and career decisions was as easy as hitting a drive-through window to order some tacos after a busy afternoon of binge watching her favorite shows … with ads. While some people find the constant breaks in their entertainment loop annoying, it was the advertising that inspired Velasco…

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