Fighting the Freshman 15
Many students find it difficult to maintain or develop healthy habits during this adjustment period and end up falling victim to the “Freshman 15.” Fortunately, you can avoid this by following these tips. More »
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Where We Are: Discord and the Supreme Court
In the first week of September 2018, over 200 people were arrested for protesting the Senate confirmation hearings of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s nominee to fill the vacancy left by Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement. How did we get to this plac... More »
Managing Mental Health
GGC student, Kace Garcesa, shares his first-hand account of navigating mental health disorders and offers resources to help others find the support they need. More »
How Online Conferencing Tools are Changing Classrooms
Online video conferencing tools are only one set of many technology tools that professors in higher education and teachers in the K-12 system are using to embrace the digital world in which we live. Learn how these tools are benefitting educators and students ... More »
Texts and Technology
Technology has transformed and expanded our concept of texts, but I wonder how much our notion of teaching and learning with texts has changed. How do we perceive texts and technology in the humanities classroom? More »
Back to School: How to Thrive this Semester
It can be hard to get back into the routine of going to class, studying, spending hours in the library and acclimating to individual expectations from professors. Never fear, we have five back-to-school survival tips to help you start your semester strong! More »
Five Ways Lack of Sleep is Making You Sick
Sleep is crucial to health, but so many people, especially college students, operate on very little sleep. So, what happens to your body when you don’t get enough sleep? More »
Four Things You Shouldn’t Pack for Life on Campus (and what to pack instead)
Packing for college can be a bit of a mystery, especially if you’re an incoming freshman. Plan ahead and pack early to ensure a smooth move-in day. Be sure to reach out to roommates in advance to plan for shared items like toiletries and cleaning products. Ch... More »
Speaking of Suicide: Mental Health Resources at Georgia Gwinnett College
While it may be hard to believe or understand, there are many factors that can influence a person to think about ending their life. Know that you are not alone and help is available. We can work together to create a strong community striving to prevent suicide... More »
Big Data, Big Problems?
Digital data is everywhere, whether we realize it or not. Most of us at some point have released our birthday, pet name, or the name of our favorite restaurant electronically. How, where, or who has access to this data, and how it can be used, often remains a ... More »
How Not to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is a day known in the United States as a festive celebration full of music and Mexican food. But what is Cinco de Mayo really about? Dr. Eugene Berger explains. More »
Small Steps Toward a Healthier Earth
With Earth Day upon us, now is a good time to think about small steps you can take to make our campus and the Earth a better place to live. Start with some small steps and add to them as you go along. Once they become habits, they become easy to do and your ef... More »