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Wants vs Needs: How To Tell The Difference

Tamara Eakins April 8, 2015

What is the difference between a want and a need? Want. To me a want comes from a desire to do something or have something, and can be both positive or negative. You may want to get an A on a test. You...

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The Reader’s Corner: Balancing attention

Tamara Eakins March 10, 2015

Hello Tamara! I am currently a full time college student that also work as a waitress in a diner 30 hours a week. Sometimes I can get overwhelmed when trying to balance school, work and my social life....

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The Reader’s Corner: How to overcome the past

Tamara Eakins March 5, 2015

Hello Readers! Welcome to the first edition of 'The Reader's Corner.' This is the part of my blog where I take a question, sent in by a reader, and answer it with my own personal, honest advice in the...

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At First Glance: 5 Steps to becoming more social Part 2

Tamara Eakins February 22, 2015

Welcome back readers! In my last blog post you were introduced to two important and simple steps in order to become more social in college. With these next three steps you will be sure to succeed in...

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At First Glance: 5 Steps to becoming more social Part 1

Tamara Eakins February 20, 2015

College life is full of firsts. It is the first time you are asked how you wish to spend your future. It is the first time that our dreams become plans. New cities. New schools. New ideas. Most importantly,...

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