Archive for Category: "College Life"

8May
2013

New USAC Slate Let’s Act! Seeks to Address Diversity and Affordability

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New USAC Slate Let’s Act! Seeks to Address Diversity and Affordability

USAC elections are underway. Let’s Act!

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7May
2013

The Power of Ideas

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The Power of Ideas

Stories of successful, talented young entrepreneurs are all over the web. Many of us have looked at these entrepreneurs and thought to ourselves, “I could have done the same thing.” How do they do it?

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29Apr
2013

Android Apps for the Muslim Student

in College Life, Students in Action 17 Comments
Android Apps for the Muslim Student

The Android edition of Apps for the Muslim Student

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15Jan
2013

How to Have a Productive School Quarter

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How to Have a Productive School Quarter

People say that in the quarter systems, you are already behind on the first day. For many freshmen and transfer students, fall quarter tends to be one of the most challenging academically. Fortunately, the start of winter quarter coincides with the time in which many people partake in new year’s resolutions. Here are some ways to get started…

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15Jun
2012

“50 Rules” for Muslim Brothers and Sisters Part 2

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“50 Rules” for Muslim Brothers and Sisters Part 2

This is Part 2 of the “50 Rules” for Muslim Brothers and Sisters the author created after being inspired by another blogger’s list of life rules compiled for his daughter and son.

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12May
2012

“50 Rules” for Muslim Brothers and Sisters Part 1

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“50 Rules” for Muslim Brothers and Sisters Part 1

I stumbled upon the blog of an optimistically realistic father that compiles a list of 50 rules/tips for his son and daughter, who had just graduated high school and were preparing to enter college. Here are my 50 rules for my brothers and sisters.

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21Apr
2012

The Post-Grad Life: Make the best use of your time after college

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The Post-Grad Life: Make the best use of your time after college

You are about to graduate, so what’s next? Save the world? Become a billionaire? Cure cancer? What is the first thing you are going to do? And how are you going to do it?

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23Jan
2012

Top 10 Study Spots at UCLA

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Top 10 Study Spots at UCLA

Students already packing the libraries? Can’t seem to find an empty place to focus and study? Al-Talib has got your back. We asked students where they love studying the most. Here are 10 study spots around the UCLA campus you should check out.

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12Dec
2011

5 Ways to Have a Productive Winter Break

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5 Ways to Have a Productive Winter Break

Finally, the long-awaited month of break has arrived. If you are like me and hate feeling unproductive, this month will be a huge test on how you manage your free time. Here are 5 ways on how to stay productive during this long break…

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17Oct
2011

Money Woes? 6 Ways for College Students to Save Money

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Money Woes? 6 Ways for College Students to Save Money

Money problems? It happens to the best of us. I did everything I could to keep my cash flow positive. Here are 6 ways you can get or save money.

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