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A student sits in front of their desk preparing to start their work. These are a few tips students can use to prepare for the next semester. (GettyImages under Fair Use)

Tackling the spring semester

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | January 13, 2025

As January begins, so does the new spring semester at NIU. Whether a student is returning or entering their first semester, there can be some levels of stress and anxiety present. To best prepare for the semester, it’s useful to follow these tips that...

Useful tips to overcome shyness

By Hayley Devitt | October 8, 2012

If you’re like me, being sociable is a struggle. You could say being shy is just part of who we are. Meeting new friends when coming to a four-year university can be especially daunting. Being away from home for possibly the first time and not knowing...