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Midterm Success Tips How to Improve Your Grades and Finish Strong

Midterm Success Tips: How to Improve Your Grades and Finish Strong

Midterm season can feel like the moment when the semester gets real. Maybe you’re feeling confident about your grades. Maybe you just opened Canvas and immediately closed it again. Or maybe you studied hard for an exam and still didn’t get the grade you expected.

From Persist Student to Persist Coach: Juan’s Full-Circle Journey

From Persist Student to Persist Coach: Welcome Juan Escamilla Vargas We are excited to welcome Juan Escamilla Vargas to the Persist Coaching team as our newest College Persistence Coach. Juan’s connection to Persist began long before his first day as a staff member. He was

5 Reasons College Con Should Be on Your Summer Calendar

Starting college is exciting, but let’s be honest, it can also feel like a lot. New classes, new people, financial aid, professors, campus life, deadlines, decisions, and figuring out who you are becoming. Whew. That’s exactly why College Con exists. College Con is not just

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5 Dorm Move-Out Tips for College Students

The end of the semester is exciting, but dorm move-out season can get stressful fast. Between finals, packing, paperwork, and figuring out where everything is going next, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Before you throw everything into trash bags and call for backup, take

5 Smart Ways YOU Can Prepare for Finals (and Actually Feel Ready)

Finals season has a way of sneaking up on you. One minute it’s midterms, the next minute you’re staring down multiple exams, papers, and deadlines all at once. The good news is this: finals don’t have to feel overwhelming. With a little structure and the

Become a Persist Student Ambassador!

Are you passionate about leadership, service, and community? The Persist Student Ambassador Program is your chance to make an impact — on your campus and across Nashville. As a Persist Ambassador, you’ll represent the student voice in our work at conferences, interviews, and online publications.

5 Tips for On-Campus Success Every College Student Needs

Starting college is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. Between keeping up with classes, figuring out your meal plan, and staying connected with friends and family, there’s a lot to juggle. The good news? With a few simple habits, you can set yourself up for

The Alumni Campaign: David Huang, UT Grad

Our College Alumni Storytelling Series spotlights how programs like #PersistCoaching support Nashville’s first-generation students. Each week, we’ll showcase a graduate from our program or a partner from the community. Today, meet Persist Student and University of Tennessee Graduate, David Huang. ⁠ What are you most proud

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