Does everyone else in college seem to know all the right things to say and do? Like there’s a “secret syllabus” out there—and everyone has it except you? You’re not alone.

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  When to Apply for Your First Academic Conference
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  Be Promiscuous (Methodologically, that is)
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  Global History through Graphic Novels
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  Stop Trying to Be Funny
  You are a lot less funny than you think you are.  I know that sounds blunt, but hear me out. …
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  Credit Loads: Why NOT to Max Them Out