I've divided topics related to asking for letters of recommendation into four categories:Category 1: Who to Ask1. Someone who can write positively2. Someone with relevant experience for your application3. Someone you know

This is an inexhaustive list of folks I follow for their expertise about issues and problems of the day. ·      Jelani Cobb (Twitter: jelani9): professor of journalism at Columbia; staff writer for The...

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2020 Election Litigation Tracker at SCOTUSBlog

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Writing Tools and Resources:Purdue Owl PurdueOWL (Online Writing Lab) : For Grammar For

There might be an F-bomb dropped early in this episode. I did warn you in Episode 1 that I curse at times … If you can get past that, let me know about the little things you do to mitigate the stress and anxiety you feel these...

In the last several days, I've read and listened to a few sources of wonderful information about Justice Ginsburg and her legacy. I encourage you to check them out, and to let me know what sources you've used to learn more about her. <...

The Big Ten has reversed its decision to play football this Fall.

College Student Voter Turnout Tufts University, National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement Government/Party Voting Information

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Being remote from your college or university, away from your friends and your campus, may be very difficult this Fall and beyond. There are a lot of things we can do to make connections and build community that will go a long way toward fightin...

Managing your time can be very hard! But there are resources, like student services centers on campus where expert staff can help you develop skills and provide tools that increase your organizational skills. Also, check out these r...

The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice at Temple University  Covid Response Page<...

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What am I reading? Just Mercy by Bryan StevensonBehaving Badly by Isabel Wolff (also,

 How can you prepare for and manage the term – or several terms – that you may be distanced from your professors and other support? Before classes start:1. Be in touch with your major/minor department advisors to get questi...

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Welcome to Ten Minutes Before Class, a podcast for college students! My goal is to provide a few minutes each week to chat about what you're thinking about, what you're worrying about, how you're spending your time … whatever you m...