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What is a Personal Essay? “For more than four hundred years, the personal essay has been one of the richest and most vibrant of all literary forms.”

What is a Personal Essay?

(The Art of the Personal Essay by Phillip Lopate.) The personal essay is also one of the most popular forms of creative nonfiction. A personal essay can be based on a personal experience that results in a lesson that you learn. A personal essay can also be a personal opinion about a topic or issue that is important to you. This article defines the personal essay. Personal Essay versus a Formal Essay The personal essay is different than a formal essay. Definition of the Personal Essay A personal essay is either a personal narrative in which the author writes about a personal incident or experience that provided significant personal meaning or a lesson learned, or it is a personal opinion about some topic or issue that is important to the writer.

The Personal Essay as a Personal Narrative A personal narrative has the following elements: Ib psych notes. 20 Websites (Also) Specifically Designed for College Students. We've scoured the Internet to find some of the best websites for college students.

20 Websites (Also) Specifically Designed for College Students

Here are 20 more that focus on college life and academic productivity. General Advice 1. CampusGrotto - Known as the 'inside source' for college students, CampusGrotto is a national College News site that focuses on college life. Some of the topics covered include: student finances, college scholarships, career advice and studying. 17 Ways to Cure a Hangover ;) Exclusively In Drinking Shared : 1 Year 2 Months Ago (54321 Views) Posted By : CollegeHippo.com Its the next morning and you have a hangover.

Now what? Well we both know you over drank last night, and probably woken up to one of the worst headaches you've had in a while. So here are a few things to try: Although there are many folk cures that are supposed to help a hangover a few things are certain. No matter what you do, sleep and juice or water should be included! 1. Now the folk cures: 8. And lastly the things you could've done to prevent this: 15. Contribution / Reference To : Click For More Top Stories!!! Shmoop - Help for Students. Prezi - Ideas matter. How to Study: Studying Tips. 50 Tips for College Students.

I did the "extended tour" of college. From about 1991-2002. I did get 4 degrees, so at least I have an excuse. :) I've also been an adjunct professor, so I've also been at the other side of the classroom. 1) The Freshman Fifteen does exist. So does the Freshman Twenty. Watch how many starches and processed foods you are eating. 2) Pizza - the ubiquitous college snack. 3) If it's either take out a loan or quit school, take out a loan. 4) If you can live harmoniously with someone in a 20×20 ft. space, you can do anything. 5) Flip-flops: Wear them in the dorm shower. 6) Always attend the *real* class, and use the Internet one for review. 7) If you are not a morning person, don't schedule classes for 7am. 8) Get involved on campus. 9) Too much socializing = bad grades. 10) If you are feeling overwhelmed, are having problems sleeping, or have gone through a breakup, visit your college's counseling center. 11) There are a lot of free activities on campus. 13) Sit near the front of class.