Note To Self
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Josie Boyle: Finding Home at Work
Working as a student comes with benefits other than making money, including making friends, meeting faculty, and building confidence. Here is Josie Boyle’s story of working in the English Department at the University of Iowa! I stared down at my phone, heart racing, as I read the email from my soon-to-be boss informing me of…
Paper Problems: Three Tips to Starting an Essay
In this blog post, Kate Andersen shares three of her best, professional English major tips for starting an essay, even when it seems impossible. by Kate Andersen Almost every student feels overcome with dread when faced with an essay. I have been writing essays for nearly a decade. I even chose to major in English…
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Being Unproductive
In this blog post, Kenna Wolbers reflects on how playing music has improved her college experience, leading her to reconsider what it means to be “productive.” by Kenna Wolbers Modern day college students have a hobby disparity — at least that’s how I feel. Our generation lives in a world that demands we not only…
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