Leighanne Lockhart

Sophomore public relations major and Laurel, MS native, Corbin McDavitt has captured the attention of the Southern Miss audience through his witty full-of-life personality, comically entertaining opinion articles in the university newspaper, and his undeniable presence in the Hattiesburg scene. The man behind the hilarious articles, tweets, and status updates is revealed during an interview with Her Campus Southern Miss.

For all you frantic freshies who are running around in a tizzy over midterms, here is the 411. They are usually not as serious as you think. Unlike finals, midterms do not necessarily mean all-nighters in the library cracked out on espresso beverages. Depending on your class and professor, midterms could hold several different meanings. These are the different types of midterms you could experience during your college career.

Final Exam Teaser

Okay, so these are something to freak out about! Well, maybe not freak out, but these are definitely the kind to take seriously. Some professors are known for setting up their classes so that the only grades you get come from the midterm and the final. That means this is worth half your grade, so don’t blow it. Other classes may not be this intense, but the midterms are still worth a large portion of your grade and are usually a pretty close indicator of what the final is going to be like.

“Just-Another-Exam Midterm”

These seem to be most common. Professors will not necessarily give a midterm, but they will still expect you to take a test of some sort. Usually these exams are just like the others you are expected to take throughout the semester. They are still a big deal (obviously), but they normally will not count for more than the other exams you take in the class. Definitely get your study on for these, but don’t sweat it if you bomb. It won’t hurt you quite as bad.
 
Project/Presentation Midterm

We are all guilty of this deed. You get in from a late night at your friend’s apartment, writing that 12-page paper in the library until 2 a.m., closing at work or partying a little too hard on a weeknight. In a sleepy and/or drunken stupor, you crash, only to wake up three hours later with 20 minutes to get to class. Looks like another excuse for a “bum-it” day! Or is it?

Aside from these kinds of situations causing girls to throw physical presentation out the window, the “dressing comfortable” trend has seemed to become widely adopted amongst college women on a regular basis. It has almost become a fashion statement in itself, set predominantly by sorority girls, to wear the oversized sweatshirt, the baseball cap, the black leggings, and the tennis shoes to class every single day. This trend has most likely been deemed acceptable due to the reassurance of having one’s sorority letters plastered on every article of clothing mentioned above. There is nothing wrong with representing the organization you’re proud of, but ladies, it is not okay to use a label to hide behind as an excuse for your laziness.

 As harsh as that sounds, it is a known fact that physical appearance goes a long way with how others view and treat you. Think of college as an “adult atmosphere.” People are here to have a memorable experience and enjoy their time in college, but ultimately, it is a transition from teenager to adult. It will benefit you to act as such on a daily basis in the presence of your professors, faculty, employers and your peers. This includes the way you dress.

With many first dates comes the common crisis with us girls. What. To. Wear. Dress or jeans? Boots or heels? Hair up or hair down? Everyone knows how important the first impression is and how easily a wardrobe choice can affect the way the date goes, for better or for worse. Here are a few helpful tips to picking out the right outfit.

Pick something you already own. Think about it. You will feel so much more at ease and be more likely to act like yourself if you wear an outfit you already know you look good in. New outfits are exciting, but for the sake of feeling more comfortable in your own skin, play it safe and stick to what you know. Next, unless he absolutely insists on keeping the date a surprise, ask your date to tell you the kind of place he is taking you. Fancy restaurant downtown? Movie? Concert? Play? Caliente? Fro Yo? Try and feel it out beforehand to get an idea of the level of dress you feel is most appropriate.

If it’s a really nice restaurant, a play, or an art exhibit- then it’s a cocktail dress and heels, hair down and styled and 1-2 pieces of jewelry. Make only one of them a focal point, ie. dangling earrings+bracelet/bangle, studs+necklace. Add a little more sparkle to your makeup than you would for every day, but don’t go overboard. You don’t want to look like you’re trying too hard, or trying to hide something.