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Navigating Study Abroad in Japan By Trevor, a Peer Tutor Study abroad is often the highlight of students’ undergraduate careers. In fact, I think about it every day not only for the experience, but because it changed how I approach … Read more

Breaking it Down: Compartmentalizing Your Writing By Catherine, a Writing Coach As an English major, I have to admit: sitting down to write for long periods of time is difficult sometimes. Even when I’m working in a productive environment—a quiet … Read more

Sleep: The Secret to Academic Success By a Peer Tutor There’s nothing that says college quite like thinking you want to take an 8 AM class your freshman year. You go to the first few classes, learn some interesting topics, … Read more

Hark the Sound! How to be a better listener in UNC classes and beyond By Ella, a Peer Tutor Fingers quietly tapped on laptop computers, jackets rustled from students shifting in their seats, pencils scratched out hurried notes, and my … Read more

Pursuing Your Passion in College By Kara, a Peer Tutor The Pressure to “Look Good on Paper” What if the secret to thriving in college isn’t stacking your resume, but following your joy? Many students enter college feeling pressured to … Read more

Job Searching as an International Student By a Peer Tutor As an international student in the US, the process of job searching can seem daunting. While job searching itself is already a challenging process for everyone, many factors add to … Read more

The Joys and Struggles of a Double Major By Mary, a Peer Tutor With over 70 majors and minors and a student population full of passionate individuals, it’s quite common to meet people at Carolina who have a double major … Read more

Navigating the Student Housing Market By Becca, a Peer Tutor Access to shelter is one of humankind’s basic needs, and UNC students are not immune to that fact. While first-year students are required to live in UNC’s glamorous dorms, many … Read more

A Major Change By Diana, a Writing Coach Many students at UNC, including myself, arrive with a very distinct image of who and what they are going to be after college. Personally, I have always been a perfectionist who needs … Read more

Living but Not Dying by My Calendar By Hannah, a Writing Coach I am entirely dependent on my calendar — and yet, some weeks, I get stressed out every time I look at it. I love keeping diligent track of … Read more