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Outdoor Adventures: Sugarloaf Peak

Posted by Peer Jacks Mentor on November 7, 2018

If you’re bored on a weekend and find that you want to get outdoors and explore the Arizona scenery, then this challenging hike is definitely the way to go! There are so many out there, but this one really sets itself apart from the others.

Sugarloaf Peak is a relatively short (~2 miles) and beautiful hike that will leave you questioning yourself, “why didn’t I hike this sooner”.… Read more

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Recipe of the Week: Ramen

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How to Upgrade Ramen

As college students, we consume instant ramen on the regular. It’s cheap and easy to make, but after a while, it can get repetitive and boring. Here a few tips and tricks to elevate your ramen from basic to brilliant.

Tips:

  1. Add some chicken stock (or any other kind of stock) to the… Read more

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How To: Decorate for Halloween

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The countdown to Halloween has officially begun with only eight days left! There is something about watching a good scary movie, having the air be just a little cooler, and fall colors all around. Another aspect that makes October arguably one of the best months of the year is decorating for Halloween! As a college student, decorating may not be entirely in your budget, but there are ways to decorate to get into the Halloween spirit without… Read more

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How To: Snack Like a Pro

Posted by Peer Jack Mentors on October 8, 2018

Do you ever find yourself hungry in between classes? Do you ever feel hungry during class? Getting through a days worth of classes is no joke and it takes a lot of energy to make it through. It’s not easy being a college student, but luckily, there are ways to keep yourself focused, brain awake, and stomach satisfied.

  1. Keep sugars to a… Read more

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How to Cook: Pantry Pasta

Posted by Peer Jack Mentors on September 25, 2018

My name is Ellen Nagaoka and I am addicted to watching cooking videos on Youtube. I wouldn’t necessarily call this addiction problematic because it does lead me to cooking some delicious dishes.

Recently I stumbled upon a Bon Appetit video called “Andy Makes Pantry Pasta.” In the video Andy describes it as an easy pasta dish you can make with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. The dish is really simple to make and… Read more

Filed Under: Cooking, Mentor Blog Posts

MHM: Finishing the Semester Strong

Posted by Peer Jack Mentors on April 16, 2018

It’s our second week back from Spring Break and we only have T-5 weeks until the semester is ending! Pretty crazy right?

Just like many mentors and faculty here at NAU we want you to succeed! Here are a few quick tips to pull through the semester and stay motivate

Block Out Your Study Times: 45 minutes a session with 15 minute breaks. Use a… Read more

Filed Under: Mental Health Monday, Mentor Blog Posts

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