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Managing the Holidays and Homework

Homework over the holidays can be a huge drag, but it doesn't have to ruin your holiday! There are ways to spend ample time with your family and friends AND get that dreaded paper done in time for your Monday morning class. If you're someone who...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2009 9:55 AM by Mallory

Filed under: I Told Ya So, Homework, Classes, Holidays

Don't Be a Flake

To be a flake is to be someone who agrees to something, but never follows through. Not all, but a lot of students have the stereotype attached to them that they are flakey. They promise to do something, but instead they flake out, usually without notifying...

Published Tue, Nov 11 2009 12:40 PM by Mallory

Filed under: Northampton NOW, Misericordia University, I Told Ya So, Involvement, Professional, Professors, Discover NCC, Time Management, Responsibility, Obligation

How to Pick Your Major During a Recession

"Newspapers are going down the tubes." "Journalism is dead." "You picked the wrong major." ::sigh:: ... If one more person reminds me of the "dying" journalism field, I'm going to have a conniption fit. I believe...

Published Mon, Oct 10 2009 1:10 PM by Mallory

Filed under: I Told Ya So, Choosing Majors, Journalism, Recession, Automotive Technology

Smokin': The PSA Contest -- Win $200!

The Office of Public Information is holding its first ever video contest! And $200 is up for grabs! Here are the details: There seems to be some confusion about where you can and can't smoke at NCC. If you can help us clear it up, you can win $200...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2009 9:57 AM by Mallory

Filed under: Northampton NOW, YouTube, I Told Ya So, Social Networking, Contests, Smoking

Where Are You Going After NCC?

As much as the faculty and staff would love to have you stay at Northampton Community College for the rest of your school career, that just isn't going to happen. Sorry! Many students at NCC will instead plan to transfer to a four year college or...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2009 3:40 PM by Mallory

Filed under: Misericordia University, I Told Ya So, Choosing Majors, Choosing Colleges

It's OK to be a General Studies Major

I walked up to a student today and asked her what her major was. She looked at me and gave me this look and shyly said, "General studies." She shrugged her shoulders and seemed almost embarrassed to admit what she was majoring in. I believe...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2009 2:28 PM by Mallory

Filed under: I Told Ya So, Choosing Majors, General Studies

It's only the first day ... give the class a chance!

Core classes. Gen. Eds. Whatever you want to call them. You have to take them. There's no way around it. But please don't drop them after the first day!! I've known many students who have sat down on the first day of class, read the syllabus...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2009 3:28 PM by Mallory

Filed under: Northampton NOW, I Told Ya So, Professors, Choosing Majors, Tutors, Classes

Full Steam Ahead! How to Keep Going Throughout the Semester

Summer is about to end. Classes are about to start. Many students end their summer refreshed and ready for the challenges of another (or their first) semester at college. It's easy to start the semester off strong, but many students catch themselves...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2009 2:47 PM by Mallory

Filed under: Northampton NOW, Misericordia University, I Told Ya So, Discover NCC, Time Management, Homework

Always Have a Backup Plan

A wise woman once told me... Ok, it was my boss. She is indeed a wise woman. And she happened to remind me of something about 30 minutes ago. And I couldn't agree with her more. When you're in college you should always think about your backup...

Published Wed, Jul 07 2009 11:53 AM by Mallory

Filed under: Northampton NOW, Economy, I Told Ya So, Discover NCC, Choosing Majors

NCC + Social Networking = We're There

During my college orientation, the orientation leaders talked endlessly about how lively and active campus was. They lied. When Northampton Community College holds orientation, and the leaders talk about how active campus is ... they are 100% telling...

Published Tue, Jul 07 2009 4:13 PM by Mallory

Filed under: Facebook, MySpace, Northampton NOW, Sam Spartan, YouTube, I Told Ya So, Involvement, Social Networking, Discover NCC, Twitter

How to keep your professor/student relationship professional

While you're attending college you spend a lot of time with your professors. For some, they become your mentor and maybe even your friend. But there is a line that should be drawn when your professor starts becoming "one of the guys (or girls...

Published Tue, Jun 06 2009 8:44 AM by Mallory

Filed under: Northampton NOW, I Told Ya So, Involvement, Professional, Professors

Reduce Stress, Make Friends -- Get Involved On Campus!

Many students who walk through the doors at Northampton Community College are taking classes while balancing full-time and part-time jobs, families and everyday life. Life as a student can be rather hectic and stressful at times, but don't let a busy...

Published Tue, Jun 06 2009 9:03 AM by Mallory

Filed under: MySpace, Northampton NOW, Quad, Sam Spartan, YouTube, I Told Ya So, Involvement

Unfortunately, my father was right...

What child likes to listen to their parents? I personally don't think this child exists. At the age of two, most toddlers laugh when they are told "no" and they do it anyway. At age 13, the rebellious teenager isn't going to listen to...

Published Tue, May 05 2009 2:05 PM by Mallory

Filed under: Northampton NOW, Misericordia University, I Told Ya So, Tuition

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