Meet Janet, a Jane Ireland Student Fund Recipient

Today we are talking with Janet Konarski, a criminal justice student and recipient of the Jane Ireland Student Fund scholarship. Janet shares a little about her most valuable experiences during her time at World Campus. What has been the most rewarding part about returning to school? By putting the time in, I actually have done…

Effective Note Taking

Taking notes is an essential skill to have as a World Campus student. Since this is such an important part of our learning experience, I wanted to share a few of my tips on how to take effective notes. Check out my video to enjoy some beautiful scenes and listen to my advice for clear…

Studying Law: Different Approaches and Methodology

Personal Recount as an On-Campus Student When I attended law school in the late 1980s to pursue my JD from the University of the Balearic Islands, the characteristics and legal profession of the time informed the university’s teaching methods.  Every day I drove to my campus to attend the lectures from various instructors, which despite…

The Great Escape

As I sat looking out the window at my children playing on the lawn some weeks ago I was struck with the thought that I was tremendously fortunate. Here I sat at my computer in my home able to work and attend school without ever having to leave. I gratefully pondered my good fortune for…

Too Much to Do in One Week? How to Prioritize and Find Calm

The essence of the best thinking in the area of time management can be captured in a single phrase: Organize and execute around priorities. ~ Stephen Covey It’s the beginning of the week. You flip open the weekly planner to see what is coming up in your class, work, and personal schedule. Suddenly, you realize…