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    The following is Part 1 of a three-part series offering tips for finding, applying to and keeping internships. Part 1: Searching Getting an internship is one of the most powerful things you can do during your
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    Not sure how to prepare for finals? Watch this two-minute video to learn some helpful tips! [video:https://youtu.be/FHDhxszsreE]   More suggestions to help you prepare and perform your best Take care of yourself by getting enough sleep,
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    Ideally, job candidates will prepare their materials ahead of the job search in order to best tailor their documents to match the skills and experiences required for the role. However, sometimes job opportunities require a quick turnaround and it is
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    Bonnie Evans, a 2019 CU Boulder graduate who majored in sociology and economics, discusses her role of working in a Pittsburgh nonprofit. Evans works on strategic goals through fund development and grant writing, and she manages a
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    Bloom’s Taxonomy represents the various categories of thinking you may engage in when you are a college student. There are many questions that you can ask yourself to check your learning and make sure you are understanding content in a deep way.
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    Metacognition* is the ability to think about your own thinking; be consciously aware of yourself as a problem solver; monitor, plan and control your mental processing; and accurately judge your level of learning. Using the following questions as a guide and a metacognitive approach to develop your study skills, identify which study skills have been and are successful for you.
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    The following article was first published in Customizing Life: Personal development - One day at a time. Richard Feynman was a world renowned and widely successful theoretical physicist, even managing to win the Nobel Prize in 1965. He was a
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    SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Action-Oriented/Achievable, Relevant/Realistic, and Time-Oriented. Learn how to apply the exercise and create a thoughtful, achievable action plan.
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    The seven-day study plan is a tool that helps you think through the steps needed to create and map out study strategies that work best for you.
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