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College Students Share Survival Tips for Moving Out the House

2019

Moving out of mom and dad's house is a huge milestone for many young adults. So to avoid unforeseen circumstances, here's some advice that students have to offer.

03:37 min

Six Levels of Motivation in Students

New study reveals why college students aren't as motivated as they need to be.

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Tim Elmore
2016
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Why Students Go to College Matters to Their Success

A study by University of Rochester researchers found that students are more likely to earn higher grades and get a degree if enrolling was motivated by intrinsic needs for autonomy and competence.

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Caralee J. Adams
2013
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15 Ways to Get Motivated at College

Here are fifteen ways to get your motivation up—and to keep it up—throughout your college career.

Article
Lynn F. Jacobs, Jeremy S. Hyman
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Underdog: 12 Inspirational Stories for the Despondent Law Student

As a law student or young attorney, are you feeling despondent about your job prospects due to less-than-ideal grades? Underdog: 12 Inspirational Stories for the Despondent Law Student provides a sense of reassurance to law students contemplating dropping out after a poor first-year performance,...

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Jesse Wang
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Stressed out at college? Here are five essential reads on how to take better care of your mental health

Links to informative articles to fight college burnout including on: how to prioritize your mental health; considering campus physical design; making a wellness plan; considering academic motivation, and enjoying a therapy animal.

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Alvin Buyinza, Jamaal Abdul-Alim
2022
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Burned Out in College? Here’s How You Can Recover

Burnout is real, and it can have serious consequences mentally, physically and emotionally. If you feel trapped in the cycle of demotivation, don’t give up—there are steps you can take to reset, refresh and find your joy again.

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Emily Rose Thorne
2019
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What the Best College Students Do

The author of the best-selling book What the Best College Teachers Do is back with more humane, doable, and inspiring help, this time for students who want to get the most out of college―and every other educational enterprise, too. The first thing they should do? Think beyond the transcript.

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Ken Bain
2025
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For Ku Stevens, Running Is a ‘Profound Act’

his fall, Ku Stevens became the fastest cross-country runner in Nevada. But he would be running even if he wasn’t winning.

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Talya Minsberg
2021
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Mind Gym: An Athlete’s Guide to Inner Excellence

In Mind Gym, noted sports psychology consultant Gary Mack explains how your mind influences your performance on the field or on the court as much as your physical skill does, if not more so.

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Gary Mack, David Casstevens
2002
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5 Skills to Help You Develop Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is a set of skills you can get better at with practice. Here are five skills you can cultivate to make you a more emotionally intelligent person.

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Mark Manson
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