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Have you ever tried to be creative on demand? Have you ever been around one of those artistic types who claimed to have an inability to create unless they’re “inspired” to do so? The relationship between artist and muse has been around for many years. In Greek Mythology the Muses were goddesses that inspired creativity in the field of art […]
December 6, 2011
by derekbryan
There are many gimics food companies use to pull you in. Many of us are unaware of their deceptions, and they tend to entice us without question. Things like “Reduced Fat,” “Added Vitamins,” and so on. But what about the new craze sweeping over us? The craze I speak of is this huge desire for […]
December 6, 2011
by alliegillis1
I love Facebook and all that comes with it….keeping up with my friends and family, sharing pictures of last Friday night’s get together and chatting to my BFF live. Now I have just learned one more way to use my beloved Facebook site…to search for a job. I still have another year of school left, […]
December 6, 2011
by alliegillis1
Office hours are a lot like hospitals. People avoid them like the plague until they need help and then come rushing in with all sorts of last minute questions and requests. As for anyone entering into college, one of the most common things you’ll hear from professors is “Go to office hours!!!” Office hours are […]
Time magazine’s Amanda Ripley discusses South Korea’s Educational System in her article found here: “On a wet Wednesday evening in Seoul, six government employees gather at the office to prepare for a late-night patrol. The mission is as simple as it is counterintuitive: to find children who are studying after 10 p.m. And stop them. […]
December 6, 2011
by alliegillis1
In the past two years of my college life, my focus was not entirely on my studies. I spent most of my time hanging with friends, going out, and just having a fun time. So naturally, I didn’t do as well as I would like on some assignments. This caused me great stress to try […]
December 5, 2011
by alliegillis1
You may be alert reading this blog, but are you alerted in the middle of the night by IU Security? IU Security has a great website. It can keep you updated with the most important security alerts that affect each and every one of us here at IUSB. From protecting your computer from IT fraud […]
December 1, 2011
by djandrewiusb
The answer to the question: “Will I need a portfolio to ensure the best chance for a job?” is yes, if you want to look professional, make an over-all impression, get the edge and not miss any advantage of obtaining that job you desperately need! One huge myth about whether a portfolio should be used or not, is the notion that only people who are looking […]
December 1, 2011
by nataliebrugh
According to Dictionary.com the definition of Thanksgiving is “the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God.” Thanksgiving is a U.S. Holiday on the fourth Thursday in November. This holiday is special because families are supposed to come together and give thanks to one another and show their appreciation while […]
December 1, 2011
by prenticeng
As finals come closer and closer for most students at Indiana University South Bend, I thought that some good study tips might be useful during this time. The good people at collegeboard have some great tips for studying. As they state: You can succeed by knowing what to expect and how to handle it. Think of college as a […]
December 1, 2011
by derekbryan
What terms or thoughts come to mind when you here the word “cholesterol?” Heart disease, stroke, clogged arteries, etc.? These are all things typically associated with cholesterol. What about triglycerides, LDL and HDL, or trans fats? These terms are not usually thought of when cholesterol is brought up, but they should be. But what are […]
Have you satisfied your Health and Wellness credit requirement yet? Before you enroll yourself into the typical web-based Nutrition class, consider taking a dance class on campus! Last week, I attended the “Studies in Dance: A Lecture Demonstration” event sponsored by the Dance department, at IUSB. During the performance, faculty members discussed the various dance styles […]
November 29, 2011
by djandrewiusb
Preparing and writing a personal journel can be a treasure chest that not only saves your favorite memories but can become a power tool if you choose to become a professional writer. Although, this applies to any work that requires alot of quality writing, such as essay writing, too. Journaling also is a stress reliever and for a psycological approach, it’s good to use as a listening tool or sounding […]
Those of us here at IUSB know all about pulling all-nighters for papers/tests/exams/and projects. Especially this semester, from my experience and from talking with other students. Many students don’t get the required 8hrs of sleep and pull at least one all-nighter a month. According the a study done at the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota), […]
November 29, 2011
by youngreginald
“In education it isn’t how much you have committed to memory or even how much you know. It’s being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don’t. It’s knowing where to go to find out what you need to know and it’s knowing how to use the information you get.” –William […]
November 29, 2011
by derekbryan
In one of my previous blogs entitled “All about the Juice Diet”, there were many questions asked. Many of which were critical of the general idea of the “Juice Diet.” This is understandable. Fad diets, I feel, have left a bad taste in peoples’ mouths. They tend to promise so much weight loss with little […]
November 29, 2011
by prenticeng
It time for some turkey facts with Thanksgiving over I thought I would look into the tradition of why people eat turkey instead of other things like chicken, ham, or duck on Thanksgiving. The turkey is most famous for Thanksgiving, but why is that however in my search I found a few answers the first […]
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December 8, 2011
by w315lisad
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