October 9, 2022

What You Should Know About the Growth Mindset

By Ritvik Ellendula Growth Mindset Defined  What does it mean to grow? Google defines growth as the process of increasing in physical size. However, in terms of a growth mindset, this refers to a state of mind, focusing on learning rather than performance. Rather than increasing in physical size, one increases in wisdom and moral […]

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September 25, 2022

THE COMPREHENSIVE BACK-TO-SCHOOL GUIDE: READING LISTS AND MORE

By: Moira Du So, you’ve set your goals for the year. Now what? How do you take actionable steps to achieve those goals? Well, we have answers for you. It’s not going to be easy. Your goals are goals for a reason. You will not magically be a better student in one night. This will […]

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September 18, 2022

Setting School Year Goals

By: Nabiha Hoque As the new school year begins, it’s important to remember what you want to achieve throughout the school year. Whether it be reading more, getting active, or even making sure you pass all your classes, these are all things that help you stay on track for a successful year! Let’s break down […]

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September 12, 2022

SUMMER SLUMP: WAYS TO PREVENT AND RECOVER FROM IT

By Moira Du You’re in the thick of summer. You’re enjoying sleeping in and doing virtually nothing the whole day without having to worry about grades. It’s summer and you’re enjoying it. Suddenly, you realize there’s only a week left of it and before you know it, the week is over and you’re getting ready […]

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August 25, 2022

TIME MANAGEMENT: EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE

By: Moira Du Picture this. You’re learning how to juggle for the first time. You think to yourself that this shouldn’t be that hard, that you don’t need tutorials or help. So, you take these three objects and toss them up in the air. You try to juggle all three but, they all go toppling […]

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August 7, 2022

EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT TIME MANAGEMENT

By Ritvik Ellendula Time Management Defined“The lost time is never found again.” Benjamin Franklin once uttered these words, and their impact sticks with society far after his passing. Time is the one currency people cannot gain back, no matter what. For that reason, time management - the art of planning, prioritizing, and performing - remains […]

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July 21, 2022

Self Motivation

By Nabiha Hoque Self-motivation is a soft skill that many people aren’t aware of when it comes to the work environment or even the real world. Let’s talk about it! I think it goes without saying that we need self-motivation to push ourselves into doing things. Even if we don’t want to. Take me for […]

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July 18, 2022

Connect Me Board of Directors & 2022-2023 Exec Board

In June 2022, Connect Me established its Board of Directors, its central governing body that will oversee the Executive Board and the entire organization. The Board of Directors will focus on high-level strategy and development, along with assuming financial responsibilities for the nonprofit. Members of the Connect Me Board of Directors are all former Connect […]

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July 11, 2022

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO RESPONSIBILITY

Written by Moira Du Growth is an inevitable part of life. Part of growing is being responsible for things. These things might be something as simple as reminding your loved one to take their medicine to something as big as your career. After all, you’ll be living a large part of your life independently. Independence […]

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June 14, 2022

JUNE SOFT SKILL OF THE MONTH: RESPONSIBILITY

Written by Nabiha Hoque I’m sure many of you have heard about responsibilities your whole life and why they’re so important, but why exactly is it such a big requirement for adulting? Well, it’s simple. Learning to manage responsibilities and make good decisions affect the outcome of your future. Making smart, well-thought decisions can impact […]

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