By Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

General education classes may appear tedious and a waste of time; however, they can still benefit students who choose them wisely.

By Tiffany Singh, University of Central Florida

By Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Learn about the business world as well as how to better your communication skills and your understanding of advertising, all in just one class.

By Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Even if it’s not your field of study, taking one of these classes will help you gain a better understanding of yourself and the world around you.

By Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Online studying options will never replace in-person education, but they are still useful for learning and reviewing.

By Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

As schools convert many courses to web-based video chats due to COVID-19, writers perhaps suffer the most.

By Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Avoid back strain and wallet drain by avoiding unnecessary purchases.

By Reem Farhat, Fordham University

As universities plan to return to campus in the fall, it is clear that they have failed to consider the safety and concerns of students who live off campus.

By Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

By Abby Webb, Rice University

The constant grinding to achieve success might inspire motivation in some, but it comes at a personal price.

By Kala Horvat, University of Georgia

Sometimes the classes outside of your major are just as important (if not more) to your college experience.

By Rishi Patel, University of Iowa

Just another thing to study.

By Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

Take it from me: it’s not easy.

By Study Breaks Staff

The Jesuits had us doomed from the get-go.

By Christina Vazquez, University of Central Florida 

Also known as ten classes more exciting than your standard Theatre Survey course.

By Danielle Keating, Concordia University

For starters, you don’t dread it anymore.

By Alison McCarthy, University of New Haven

You’re going to have to make a new schedule every semester, so why not do it right?

By Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

Not that Astrology hasn’t been super useful.

By Andrew Mikula, Bates College

Getting out of Calculus I sounded like a good idea before they put you in Calculus II.