When Robin Williams passed away five years ago many of us sensed that one of the loneliest people on earth had departed. His epic line, that “I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people… Read more »
Young adults need to hit the books hard. And not just academic books. Reading, studying, exercising, or improving a relationship is critical, especially for those of us in our 20s or 30s. Why? University of Virginia clinical psychologist Meg Jay argues that “the first years of adulthood are the most important time in a young… Read more »
PSYC 375 (History of Psychology) is a three-credit, senior-level psychology course that examines the history of psychology from the time of the early Greeks until the present. This course covers the origins of philosophy, religion, mental illness, and science. It also covers concepts such as structuralism, functionalism, and behaviourism, and psychoanalysis. Students should note that… Read more »
Dear Barb: Hi. I am having a problem with my best friend. We have been friends for years and things have always been pretty good between us, but recently our relationship has changed. Mel had been dating a guy for about five years and she recently found out he was cheating on her. Her boyfriend… Read more »
Sybil Ludington was an American War Heroine who became famous for her horseback ride through various towns in Danbury, Connecticut, and Putnam County in upstate New York. On the night of April 26, 1777, Sybil Ludington rode 64 km during the dark of night to warn the militia that the British Forces were burning and… Read more »
The more I study how to criticize, the more I avoid criticizing. Criticism takes someone else’s shortcomings and makes them our business. But are they our business? Author Emeka O. Godwin says it depends: do you aim to crush a soul or build it up? Emeka says, “criticism is like a sharp surgical knife in… Read more »
Like an enemy repeatedly coming back to life, the fact remains that even our best academic efforts are no guarantee of success. Putting in the study time, like doing good works seeking heaven, may not guarantee us a happy ending. And that’s scary! Scary too is the fact that learning itself is dependent upon approval… Read more »
When I was younger, I was very much drawn to classic slasher-horror films, such as the Friday the 13, Hallowe’en, and Nightmare on Elm Street franchises. The reasons for this, I guess, were pretty typical. For one thing, it was escapist entertainment for a troubled, angst-ridden teen; after all, my life may have felt pretty… Read more »
One of the most classic comfort foods that come to mind is fried chicken. The juicy chicken legs coated in a layer of light, crunchy batter makes for a savory treat after a long exam season. However the fried chicken business is growing and customers now have many purchasing options. For example, during my pre-exam… Read more »
Dawdling with your AU degree? You’re not alone. So, how can you gain momentum to finish your degree? Faithann Brown, author of Returning to School as a Busy Adult: 8 Practical Tips for Succeeding in Your Degree Program, reveals tricks to successfully speed up your path to convocation. Don’t stop taking classes. Author Faithann Brown… Read more »