You’ve probably heard from other students what they are doing with their summer: going to class! If you’ve never taken a summer class, you might be wondering, are summer classes right for me? Here are my top 5 reasons to take a summer class: 1. Efficiency. Did you know that taking 12 hours a semester will leave…
Deciding on a college major isn’t just about what courses you will take in college, it’s about choosing the career you will do for the rest of your professional life. It is a stressful thing, and rightly so because it is most likely one of the biggest decisions that you will ever make. Well-meaning…
As a TJC student, you are making the decision of a lifetime, one that will affect not only yourself but those around you—the selection of a college major and a career outcome. TJC acknowledges that a decision of this magnitude, especially in the uncertainty of today’s world, can evoke a wide range of emotions…
Wow! Who would have dreamed your senior year of high school would end in such an abrupt and dramatic way? A worldwide pandemic was certainly not on my radar and probably not yours either. With the cancelation of proms, senior nights, last games, and concerts, you have missed many of the exciting events to celebrate…
May Term is a three-week mini-term during the break between spring finals and summer classes. These courses are open to TJC students as well as students from other colleges and universities and beyond. Here are three tips to help you succeed at May Term! Create a (Temporarily Intense) Study Routine Set yourself up for success by giving…
Quarantine is running long these days, and we’re all looking for new things to do! Sometimes, after a daze of letting Netflix play the next episode (four times in a row) you just need to jump up and do something! Whether you’re looking to prep for class next semester, for some fun self-care ideas,…
A big feeling that most of us have experienced in light of COVID-19 is the feeling of powerlessness. For many students, college has been a time of total freedom. You did whatever you wanted, wherever and whenever you wanted, with whoever you wanted. You woke up every day and decided whether to go to…
If you’re anything like me, you might spend more time stressing over an assignment than you do actually studying and doing the work to complete it. Staying on top of all the assignments at the end of the semester can feel overwhelming! The to-do lists never seem to end and scrolling on Canvas through…
If we aren’t careful, social distance can start to feel more like social isolation. Without the normal routine of seeing our best friends face-to-face, it can be challenging to connect over anything except the feeling of being displaced. It’s easy to keep talking about what we miss, and what life “should look like” right…
Studying for an online class involves challenges that are not always present when you take in-person classes. The following will provide you with tips for studying and staying on top of your online classes. 1. Treat the online class just like an in-person class Be prepared to follow along with online lectures, presentations, discussions, and…
