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Photo by Matthis Volquardsen on Pexels.com I want to start this blog post with the words, "No, Harvard, I Think You’re a Loser." Joe Pesci said those words to a young Brendan Fraser in the movie With Honors. I have written about this movie before, and yet here I am writing about it once more.... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite study spots on campus. Its upstairs in the library tucked off in a corner away from everyone. As I start my second quarter this year after finishing the first quarter with straight A's and a solid study system under my belt, I've been reflecting on how many things I thought I... Continue Reading →
I was listening to music from a well-known beloved pop artist on the bus ride home from school and began thinking about another known artist that had recently passed away after years of drug use and mental health. This artist once claimed that the current beloved artist I was listening to owes him homage for... Continue Reading →
Actor Peter Dinklage once said in a speech to rise the rest of our lives to meet us. Whenever I search for a way to make my life more efficient and in alignment I remember his speech. https://youtu.be/eCBnbRmXQtU?si=RA87QcXrdYJk61uX Here is the video if anyone wants to watch it. There was a time when I would... Continue Reading →
I learned about the concept cognitive dissonance in my psychology 100 class and it has stuck with me ever since. Cognitive dissonance is the psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes. People are motivated to reduce this discomfort by changing their beliefs, acquiring new information, or minimizing the importance... Continue Reading →
My class assignment a while back for my psychology 100 class was learning about the differences of extrinsic and intrinsic motivation and I thought I'd share what I wrote for my discussion post here as it relates to this blog on being both a college student and an investor. The picture on the right is... Continue Reading →
This is also the new favicon for the site. The last month before the quarter ended, the work became a bit busier, and I neglected this blog to focus on all coursework that seemed to have an endless supply of nightly due dates. I am happy to announce I passed all three classes with A's:... Continue Reading →
Credit card debt is one of the reasons why many people, especially those who are poor or considered low income, can't get ahead. Credit card companies and banks often target us with endless offers, and you've probably been receiving credit card envelopes in your mailbox since you turned 18. If you just turned 18, here's... Continue Reading →
As a broke college student, the allure of student loans can be strong. When you're accustomed to seeing maybe just $100—or even as little as $5—in your bank account, discovering that you're eligible to borrow $4,000 or more in student loans can be incredibly tempting. However, it’s crucial to carefully consider this option, especially if... Continue Reading →
I took 19 credits this quarter, which I have been able to manage quite well. I have A's in all three classes, though I predict I'll end up trading one of those A's for a B. During a moment of introspection, I found that I just don't have it in me to always satisfy the... Continue Reading →
The Broke College Student 