10 Benefits of Being an Avid Reader

By April 26, 2012 Leave a Comment

So, you probably know that reading lots of books is a good thing, right? But do you know why? Most of us have just taken our parents/teachers/old people’s advice about it all, but here are ten solid reasons why loving to read is a great thing:

Vocabulary

A grandiose lexicon can help portray oneself as an astute individual (Or, knowing big words can make you sound smart). One of the best places to find new words is through reading books—lots and lots of books. You never know when you’ll pick up a word that you’ve never heard before, and you never know when that word might come in handy. Regardless, the more you read, the bigger a vocabulary you’ll have and that can only be a good thing. [Read more...]

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What To Do When You Think You Are Losing Inspiration

By April 22, 2012 Leave a Comment

Let’s face it—college is hard work. You spend your whole childhood dreaming about the day that you’ll finish high school and be free from the chains of education, and then you realize that you’ll probably have to go to college in order to do that thing that you want to do when you grow up. So you work really hard in high school in order to get into the college of your dreams. You take AP classes, and spend countless hours studying for the SAT/ACT. Finally, graduation day comes and you realize…you’re about to start all over again. [Read more...]

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