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Three Services That Bring the World to Your Doorstep

In this day and age, the world is at your doorstep. One of the most overlooked effects of COVID-19 was that it is now easier than ever to not leave your house. Companies such as Amazon Prime, Uber Returns a Package, and Goodhood have capitalized on being services of convenience with services such as instant delivery or car repairs to your house. College students who do not have a car on campus might find these services especially useful. Or, for students who do have a car, these services can save students time, or provide students with alternative methods for getting errands done. These three services allow your world to be delivered to your doorstep:

By Katrina Anderson|2023-10-20T08:59:31-05:00October 20, 2023|Categories: CCPA, Tips, Tricks, Tools & Techniques|Tags: dallas, SMU|

Picking up the Pieces: Losing All Your Files

I spilled water on my laptop keyboard, freaked, and headed straight to the Apple Store. “Did you recently back up your laptop?” the Apple representative asked me.

“Yeah,” I replied, “it’s on auto-backup, so everything should be up to date.”

It wasn’t!

By Sofia Antico|2023-04-05T09:44:13-05:00April 5, 2023|Categories: CCPA, Students, Tips, Tricks, Tools & Techniques|Tags: backup, lost files, protect your laptop|

Need Career Advice? PRSSA is here to help!

Save the date! SMU’s PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) is hosting its first meeting of the spring semester tomorrow, Monday, February 13, at 7 pm in ULEE 244. PRSSA will host a career development workshop for its members at this meeting, answering questions on all things internship, job search, and work-related. You won’t want to miss this one!

By Sofia Antico|2023-02-12T15:43:07-06:00February 12, 2023|Categories: CCPA, Featured, Internships, Jobs, PRSSA, Tips, Tricks, Tools & Techniques|

How to Prioritize Your Mental Health

As Thanksgiving break nears, students everywhere begin to dread and mentally prepare for the sleep deprivation and stress that comes with finals season. While scheduling study sessions is top of the to-do list, we can’t forget to pencil in time for self-care. Making our mental health a priority is essential to our well-being and essential to avoiding burnout. Self-care can be as luxurious as a massage or as simple as stepping outside to enjoy a few deep breaths of fresh air. Even if your self-care is occasional or non-existent, there are easy ways to make prioritizing your mental health a daily habit.

Here are some of our tried-and-true techniques:

By Haley Adams|2023-08-07T16:01:15-05:00November 18, 2022|Categories: CCPA, Featured, Tips, Tricks, Tools & Techniques|Tags: Mental Health, Stress Relief, Wellness|

Our Guide to Planning Family Weekend 2022

Family Weekend is back, and with the arrival of parents and siblings comes expectations for planning an unforgettable SMU weekend. In a city as lively as Dallas, it’s hard to narrow down the best parent-worthy spots and craft an itinerary that’s fun for all. If you’re starting to scramble, stress no more. Here are our top picks for delivering the best of SMU and Dallas for your families this weekend!

By Haley Adams|2022-09-22T11:53:33-05:00September 22, 2022|Categories: CCPA, Featured, Students, Tips, Tricks, Tools & Techniques|Tags: family, family weekend, smu football|

Tips To Survive Junior Year

by Kaylynn Kahn

Fall classes are well underway, and we all feel the pressure an academic year brings. For those of you who are juniors, congrats! You are halfway there. However, junior year as most of us know, can be incredibly challenging. Here are a few tips from seniors to help you survive junior year.

By Kaylynn Kahn|2022-09-18T16:43:13-05:00September 18, 2022|Categories: CCPA, Students, Tips, Tricks, Tools & Techniques|Tags: junior year, survive your junior year, tips to survive your junior year|