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The Best Personal Advancement Books to Read on Your Study Break

Taking a study break can be more than just a time to relax; it can be an opportunity to gain valuable insights that propel your personal and professional growth.…

July 12, 2024

I Am a Proud Chismosa

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Chismis is a Tagalog and Spanish term for gossip, a common and arguably needed aspect of life—despite what our Western perspective says.…

May 19, 2024

In an article about indoor gardening, a pair of hands hold a cross section of a bedroom, which contains a pink bed, a bookshelf, and a desk, and is full of green plants.

Lessons Learned From Indoor Gardening

Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix

There are so many important insights to be gained from this hobby, and not all of them have to do with plants.…

April 11, 2023

Aurora’s ‘Storm’ Is a Beautiful Song About Change

Tori Rose, Spartanburg Methodist College

Singer-songwriters Aurora and Qing Feng Wu encourage listeners to overcome fear and persevere through struggle to bring about self-growth.…

September 15, 2022

The 4 Best Self-Development Podcasts

Simona Barca, American University

Help yourself to these awesome podcasts.…

July 8, 2019