@GirlontheProwl here, so after a month of being back at University, I can’t help but notice all those first year students who are still bright eyed and just about ready to shit themselves. I get it though, that transition phase is still fresh and with midterms around the corner it suddenly feels like Shark Week. Only it doesn’t have to. I know it’s only a matter of time before they become jaded, but I figure maybe offering them a couple of tips might ease the pain. So here are a few things I’ve learned over the years—and these can apply to just about anyone in uni, not just freshmen—that may or may not help you survive your post-secondary years. Continue reading →