Category Archives: conversation

20/20 – Day 3: 20 reasons to listen

It’s good to talk. It’s better to listen. Want to know why? Listen up: Listening is a decent, respectful thing to do. And it gets you more respect in the process. Win/Win. Because people like to talk. People like to … Continue reading

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What it means to “Just Be Yourself”

How many times do you hear the advice, “Just be yourself” uttered as if it’s a magical solution to all social woes?  If I could be given a pound every time I hear or see that advice doled out to … Continue reading

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Graduate Tax – A better alternative to tuition fees?

The National Union of Students (NUS) has published a blueprint that suggests setting up a People’s Trust for Higher Education.  It is, they say, “A fund built mainly on contributions by former undergraduate students and their employers, and the employers … Continue reading

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Synchroblogging: “I’m Usually in a Good Mood or Being Myself When…”

Kelvin over at Moments In Time has started another round of Synchroblogging.  This is the second subject that student bloggers have been given to write about.  I look forward to reading the other entries. This month’s topic?  “I’m Usually in … Continue reading

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11 Ways to Help Build New Friendships

Many friendships occur when you’re placed in new situations. At school, you didn’t ask to be put in class with those other kids. But you made the most of the situation and found friendships among the people you were placed … Continue reading

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