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College 101: Can Oakley Sunglasses Be Used as Safety Glasses?

By Scholarship Media | Jun. 3, 2019

Lab safety is an important aspect of any type of scientific research, so it’s vital that you have proper eyewear when using lab equipment that could put your health at risk. Although sunglasses are a form of protective eyewear, they are still a poor choice if you’re going to be operating x-ray machinery. That’s because sunglasses protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays, which are different than the gamma rays produced by an x-ray.

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College 101: 5 Ways to Generate more B2B Sales Leads

May. 28, 2019

Building a business and finding sales leads can be tricky enough when dealing with consumers. However, B2B leads are a whole different ballgame entirely. If you’re looking to capture more leads, we’ll go into some specific methods you should consider.

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College 101: Planning a Vacation Without Losing Your Mind

By Scholarship Media | Apr. 27, 2019

Planning isn’t exactly fun. But it’s work that you put in because you know that it will pay off later. A well-planned vacation is going to make you happier and reduce your stress levels; a poorly planned one will do the opposite. If your vacation is stressful, you’ll miss out on all of the good and healthy effects that vacations have.

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College 101: What Can I Do with an Architecture Degree?

Apr. 25, 2019

Architecture is a richly rewarding field of study. Gaining an architecture degree won’t be easy, but if you work hard to reach your goals, you’ll be met with a variety of career options. An architecture degree is your gateway to a career as a building architect, as we’ll see, but that’s not your only option. An architecture degree offers many fascinating paths.

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College 101: Turning Passion into a Career

By Scholarship Media | Apr. 10, 2019

I have always loved to travel. I took a gap year off before college to go on a trip to Latin America, and I just did a study abroad in Europe last year. I even did it during spring semester so that I could work on organic farms through WWOOF this summer through Eastern Europe. I guess you can see where this is going: I really, really want to make this my job. But you can’t just WWOOF your entire life — I get that. How can I maybe make a livelihood out of traveling?

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Spring break unplugged

By Colleen Muraca | Mar. 7, 2019

Spend time in the present and enjoy your spring break. Unplug, ditch the phone and take a genuine break from it all, especially from social media.

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3 tips to stay safe on campus

By Lailee Connell | Mar. 7, 2019

It's no secret that security and safety are on the minds of many UW students, here are some easy ways to stay safe, be alert and aware of your surroundings.

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Guide to spending a winter in Madison

By Ryan Molini | Mar. 7, 2019

It's not all just beer and cheese curds. Madison has a lot of other options for winter activities and here a few new ones to consider when spending the rest of "spring semester" in the Wisconsin tundra.

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College 101: Choosing the Best Office Space

By Scholarship Media | Feb. 19, 2019

Office spaces and large office buildings are usually owned and managed by companies and rented out to the businesses that use them as workplaces. Some business owners own their own workspaces, but that's not the norm. Unless you have a good reason not to, renting is probably the right play.

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Appreciate love this year

By Dana Munro | Feb. 15, 2019

Don't dread Valentine's Day this year by stressing to impress your significant other with gift ideas or acting like being single isn't killing you. Value and appreciate the relationships you have in all ways, shapes and forms.

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College 101: iPhone Frustrations

By Scholarship Media | Feb. 13, 2019

Unfortunately, it's true that AppleCare doesn't cover everything. While it has a better reputation than many other extended warranties out there today, Apple can get you with its exceptions and loopholes, forcing you to foot the bill to cover repair costs yourself. And we all know that Apple is not exactly known for low prices.

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College 101: Choosing a Motorcycle

By Scholarship Media | Feb. 13, 2019

Motorcycles are wonderful vehicles, and there are lots of reasons that so many Americans own and ride them. Of course, some areas and states are more motorcycle-friendly than others, so it’s perfectly understandable that your change in scenery has prompted you to think more about your riding options!

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College 101: City Safety By Design

By Scholarship Media | Feb. 13, 2019

Street safety is way more controversial than most people would assume. To be fair, navigating our streets safely is something many of us take totally for granted right up until it matters most. That probably won’t fly much longer given how many Americans are migrating to major metros. Officials at the US Census Bureau published a report last year again emphasizing the sustained growth across multiple American cities. Things rarely get easier with more people in the mix, and street safety is no exception. That much is certain.

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Celebrate this Valentine's Day by loving yourself

By Allie Sprink | Feb. 7, 2019

Valentine's day is about love, in all ways, shapes and sizes. Instead of focusing on the relationship aspect, or lack thereof, focus on loving yourself this Valentine's day by nurturing your mental health and treating yourself.

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DIY Valentine’s gifts for everyone

By Emily Kroseberg | Feb. 7, 2019

Price is just a number, and the real value of a Valentine's Day gift is the thought that went behind it. Here are a few cost-effective yet meaningful gifts to give your significant other this February 14th that will show how much you care.

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Three money-conscious ideas for a post-break student bank account

By Ryan Molini | Jan. 22, 2019

With the holiday season and winter break finally coming to an end, it's time to look at our bank accounts and assess the damage that was done. Ryan Molini offers UW students a few ways to save and earn some money while taking advantage of cheap and sometimes free services in Madison.

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Making campus feel like studying abroad

By Katie Arneson | Jan. 22, 2019

Just because you aren't studying abroad doesn't mean you don't get to enjoy this semester. Treat this spring in Madison like your own study abroad experience by exploring the city, enjoying the food and accepting all the things the city has to offer.

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The power of a new perspective in the New Year

By Rhiannon McCarthy | Jan. 22, 2019

Instead of looking at tasks as obligations, look at them as opportunities. This year, make your New Year's resolution to change your mindset to be more positive.

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College 101: Evaluating Your Own Mental Health

By Scholarship Media | Jan. 4, 2019

It can be tough to evaluate our own mental health, especially if we aren’t familiar with what to look for. And there are legitimate reasons that we each may feel sad or anxious in our lives. But we each should try to check in on ourselves and evaluate our own mental health from time to time.

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College 101: Four All-Natural Tricks for Clear Skin

By Scholarship Media | Dec. 19, 2018

Skin care is essential. Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and keeping it healthy is just as important for your long-term health as taking care of your heart. Whether whiteheads, blackheads, warts, or cystic acne, today’s embarrassing blemish can transform into a long-term problem. One of the best things you can do to keep your skin healthy is to develop a skin-care regimen, especially while you are young. But you have a galaxy of options to choose from, and so many skin-care products use artificial and synthetic ingredients. So how do you narrow it down? We’ve got you covered.