Michelle Criqui, James Madison University, Author at Study Breaks

The Fight to Destigmatize Homeschooling

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

At Kansas State University, Beyond Homeschooled works to ease the transition of non-traditional students into college.…

March 8, 2017

Love Jimmy Buffett? Join the Club, Literally

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

For the Parrotheadz of James Madison University, channeling the iconic musician's laid-back vibe is the key to happiness.…

March 7, 2017

Saving TV: The Anti-Cancellation Revolution

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

Social media has allowed fans of imperiled series to connect with each other and with show producers, which has changed how networks make decisions.…

January 20, 2017

Why You Should Tune in to Netflix’s Reboot of ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

Everything, from the episodic format, superior acting and involvement of Snicket himself, suggests that the show won't get off to a bad beginning.…

January 12, 2017

How to Unwind Before Starting the Spring Semester

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

Rejuvenating before the new semester is the point of winter break, so take advantage of these tips to ensure you’re refreshed and ready.…

January 7, 2017

After heeding the advice of my friends and adopting a betta fish, I realized first-hand that the tiny fish are not as low-maintenance as you think.

The Pros and Cons of Owning a Betta Fish in College

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

After heeding the advice of my friends and adopting a betta fish, I realized first-hand that the tiny fish are not as low-maintenance as you think.…

December 30, 2016

University of Pittsburgh Student Lauren O’Brien Talks Co-Founding a Nonprofit and Empowering Women Globally

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

O’Brien co-founded the international nonprofit Pauline Juliet, which provides supplies, education and encouragement for girls and women from Uganda.…

December 22, 2016

Why Do We ‘Ship’ Fictional Characters?

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

You’ve probably imagined two fictional characters getting together, but why?…

December 18, 2016

Why You Shouldn’t Make a Senior Year Bucket List

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

A Senior Year Bucket List is just going to bring you down when you notice all of the unchecked boxes; opt out for your own experiences instead.…

December 8, 2016

A Different Kind of Swinger’s Club

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

At James Madison University's Swing Dance Club, students boogie down weekly with their fellow footloose partners.…

December 2, 2016

The Importance of ‘Saturday Night Live’ and Why It Should Never Be Censored

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

Trump wants to censor 'Saturday Night Live' for its crude imitations of him, but where were all these complaints when he hosted last year?…

November 28, 2016

Why Guest Speakers Are Essential to Your College Experience

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

Don’t skip that poetry conference or that CEO’s presentation in favor of Netflix; you’ll never have access to these opportunities for FREE ever again!…

November 16, 2016

Glover has everything that Williams brought to the original film, plus much, much more.

Why Donald Glover Will Make the Best Lando Calrissian

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

Glover has everything that Williams brought to the original film, plus much, much more.…

November 9, 2016

A Q&A with Will Carmack, the James Madison Student and YouTube Celebrity

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

With almost 49,000 followers, Carmack is adamant that the secret to viral success is a lot less sexy than you might think.…

November 4, 2016

Who Is Adam, and Why Does He Keep Ruining Everything?

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

During an election year where there’s no escape from the media’s lies, Adam Conover is serving up the honest truth (with a side of humor, of course).…

November 2, 2016

Why Lin-Manuel Miranda is a National Treasure

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

The inspirational, award-winning playwright, rapper and songwriter continues to amaze the American public with his charm, wit and overall success.…

October 19, 2016

Life Lessons You Can Only Learn from a Sitcom

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

If you didn’t know it before, Dwight Schrute made it clear that locking your coworkers in an office and staging a fire drill is a bad idea.…

October 16, 2016

How to Survive the Road Trip Home from College

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

If coming home from school means a long drive, you're going to need to be prepared.…

October 6, 2016

Why You Should Be Using Bumble

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

If you want to avoid the possibility of getting degrading messages on Tinder, upgrade to Bumble where women are in charge of the conversation.…

September 28, 2016

Meet Jesus Espinoza, Bookworm Extraordinaire

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

As a standout student in the University of Illinois’ top-ranked Library and Information Science program, Espinoza is about as big of a bookworm as they come.…

September 22, 2016