Easy Scholarships http://scholarshipseasy.com Easy Scholarships Tue, 15 May 2012 22:07:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Following up on Your Scholarship Applications http://scholarshipseasy.com/following-up-on-your-scholarship-applications/ http://scholarshipseasy.com/following-up-on-your-scholarship-applications/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 22:07:04 +0000 Heaven123 http://scholarshipseasy.com/?p=16 Continue reading →]]> Whenever you apply for a job, you follow up on the application. That is the natural reaction when you want to speed the application process along. If you check in with the employer after putting in for a position, you may be able to show enough initiative to land the job. The same theory applies to scholarship applications. If you want the best chance at winning an award, you may want to check in on it after you apply. The guide below will show you how to do that without looking overly anxious.

Confirm that They Received Your Application

One of the sneakiest ways to check in on your application is to confirm that the scholarship committee received it. This is not always possible to do, but it cannot hurt to ask. Wait a day or two to call in, but then tell the person that you just wanted to make sure that your application went through. You can blame it on your iffy internet connection or past experiences with apps getting lost in the mail. Do whatever it takes to verify the receipt of your application.

Check the Status of the Review Process

Call the scholarship committee up just to see how the review process is coming. Most places will tell you if they are close to making a decision, and some will even tell you the status of your application at that time. Hopefully you’ll get good news somewhere along in the process.

Ask about the Decision Date

You can always ask when the winners will be chosen, just to get an excuse to follow up on the application. This will give you a date to look forward to so you don’t anxiously wait weeks for an answer. Once that date passes, you can call back in to see if you won. If you haven’t, you will just have to look for more scholarships to follow up with in the future.

]]> http://scholarshipseasy.com/following-up-on-your-scholarship-applications/feed/ 0 Stress Relief Techniques For College Students http://scholarshipseasy.com/stress-relief-techniques-for-college-students/ http://scholarshipseasy.com/stress-relief-techniques-for-college-students/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:15:01 +0000 guestblogger1 http://scholarshipseasy.com/?p=12 Continue reading →]]> College is filled with numerous sets of heavy responsibilities and laborious tasks. It can become so exhausting that you may snap under its pressure. Most of the time, you find yourself working or studying till the wee hours of dawn – just to finish writing an essay or prepare for an exam. Often, you find yourself with no time to enjoy.

There are many reasons for college students to be stressed but there is no reason not to get rid of it. Managing stress is very important. It helps you to cope with the daily pressures of college and gives you more time to enjoy your college experience. Here are tips and tricks to minimize stress.

1. Deep Breathing. It is a powerful relaxation technique, easy to learn and can be done almost anywhere. You can also combine this with other relaxing elements, such as aromatherapy, some soul music and a good place to stretch out. The key to deep breathing is to breathe deeply from the abdomen and get as much fresh air as you can into your lungs.

How to do it:

  • Sit comfortably with a straight back and put one hand on your chest and the other on your stomach.
  • Take a deep breath. The hand on your stomach should rise and the other hand should move a little.
  • Exhale and push out as much air as you can while contracting your abdominal muscle.
  • The hand on your stomach should move in as you exhale and the other hand should move a little bit.
  • Repeat the process as long as you feel already relaxed.

2. Progressive Muscle Relaxation. It is a widely used strategy for stress relief. This relaxation method commonly starts at the feet then way up to face. It relaxes your body as well as your mind and it promotes proper breathing.

How do to it:

  • Wear loose and comfortable clothing.  
  • Sit down, close your eyes and take several deep breaths to calm you down.
  • When you are ready, squeeze all the muscles in your face as hard as you can then relax them.
  • Work your way down to the other parts of your body and repeat the same squeezing and relaxing process, beginning with the neck, chest, upper back, lower back, arms, hands and finger, stomach, pelvis, legs and feet.  

3. Meditation. It is an effective technique for keeping both mind and body healthy as it strengthens the immune system and allows you to keep your focus and develop creativity. Meditation has also been scientifically proven to raise serotonin levels in the body and boost your mood and confidence.

How to do it:

  • Find a quiet, relaxing spot where you will not be disturbed for several minutes.
  • Sit in a position you find most comfortable. You may also lie down, but a common problem with beginners is they tend to fall asleep easier if they lie down.
  • Close your eyes and take several slow, deep breaths.
  • Count backwards from 10 to 1 and continue to relax.
  • Simply observe your thoughts. Do not react to them in any way. Let your thoughts come and go as freely as they do.
  • End the meditation by counting from 1 to 10. Be aware of your breathing again and open your eyes.  

Stress and college always seem to go together, but they don’t always have to. That’s why this article offers some suggestions tricks on how you can deal with college stress (whatever it’s reason may be: lack of essay to buy on your topic, crazy roommate or a difficult subject) and live a pretty happy, and comfortable college life.

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