EmBark: Online College Life Blog

Kennedy Brown smiling after graduating from Mississippi State

How-To

Meet Kennedy Brown, an MS State Online student taking on Disney

Business administration and marketing sophomore Alexis Fraley of Hernando takes advantage of an ideal study space in the new Richard A. Rula Engineering and Science Complex. The new facility is home to the Rula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

How-To

How to Create the Ideal Study Environment

Cameron Maddox: photographed in E-Center for Our People feature. Accounting graduate student and entrepreneur.

How-To

Professional Etiquette for a Virtual Graduate School Interview

A Mississippi State student studies for finals week in Old Main Academic Center

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Finals Week Survival Guide

Dr. Keenum at a podium speaking to a crowd about accreditation

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Accreditation: What It Is and Why It Matters

Man studying outside the Chapel of Memories on his laptop

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6 Tips for Graduate School Applicants

Smiling girl drinks coffee while using a laptop to study at Mississippi State University

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Email Etiquette for Online Students

Mississippi State University student studies with a laptop in Old Main Academic Center

Checklist

Why should I choose MSU Online?

Man in suit interviewing for a job and holding a Mississippi State clipboard

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5 Tips for Improving Your Interview Skills

Photo of a girl sitting at her desk while working on her computer

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6 Study Tips for Online Learners

A student graduating from Mississippi State University stands in a graduation cap and gown outside Davis Wade Stadium

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7 Reasons Why You Should Get Your Master’s Degree

Woman studies with a laptop inside of Mitchell Memorial Library at Mississippi State University

How-To

How to Organize Your Outlook Inbox as an Online Student

An online education student sits at a desk and uses a laptop to learn from home

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8 Tips for Learning from Home

Student graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University holds her diploma outside Humphrey Coliseum

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8 Reasons Why You Should Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree

Online student wearing earbuds studying with a laptop while drinking coffee

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Is Online Learning Right for Me?

Woman works with files on a desktop computer in a biology lab.

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7 Tips for Making the Most of Online Classes

Teacher in a classroom working at a desk with a laptop while students study.

How-To

How to Balance School, Work and Life

Student with a phone viewing the grad school application.

How-To

Graduate School Application: How-To

A student sitting, studying, and taking notes at a table.

Tips

How to Manage your To-Do List

A man smiling and holding a cowbell in the air.

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Undergraduate Application Checklist

A student at Mississippi State University studying on her laptop in a library

How-To

How to Thrive in an Online Group Project

Woman studying by writing notes on her notepad and reviewing information on her laptop.

How-To

How do you Write a Statement of Purpose?

Student typing on their laptop with MSU Online website on screen

Tips

5 Tips For Your College Application