Author Alice Keeler writes about her favorite part of G Suite, Google Drive. As an avid user of ‘The Drive,’ Alice offers seven tips for how to take full advantage of the free application. The article includes information on important url shortcuts, sharing a folder, what “breadcrumbs” are, viewing ‘recent’ files, using the Drive offline, […]
BeWell and BridgeUP staff are so excited to be kicking off our academic stress management series! School work and college applications seem to be a big source of stress for teens everywhere and scholars at BridgeUP. We have created a series of tools to teach BridgeUP scholars about things that can be done to manage […]
Ingredient Spotlight: Sweet Potatoes It’s finally Fall, which means a bunch of our favorite fruits and vegetables are now in season. Buying produce in season means it is cheaper and it tastes better. These are some of the ingredients that are in season in November: Apples Beets Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Collard Greens Kale Pears […]
If you are interested in Google Keep, Google’s platform for note-taking and checklist writing, this article is for you. Author Mihir Patkar discusses the interface, functionality, and special features offered on Google Keep. Google Keep includes special features for staying organized, like a reminder system triggered by geographical location. For example, you can set the […]
Check out this site to learn about Google Keep, Google’s online tool for organization, note-taking, and checklist building. Learn how to use dictation to create notes with your voice, add pictures to notes, share notes across Google platforms, add drawings to notes, and more! This article will get you started with this free service and […]
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by how many tasks you have that you need to complete? You are not alone! Sometimes, the best way to tackle that stress is to get organized, starting with a to-do list! Crossing items off a list will give you a sense of achievement that further motivates you to complete […]
When teens use technology, it can be scary for parents not to know what they’re looking at, who they’re talking to, or what they’re learning. Luckily, there are ways to guide your teen in the right direction. Many gadgets, websites, and apps have parental controls and privacy settings that can make them safer or more […]
Social media channels Snapchat: A social media app that sends a photo or video (called a “snap”) to someone that lasts only up to 10 seconds before it “disappears.” During that time, the recipient can take a screenshot, and the sender is notified that it was taken. Participants can also create “stories” that last for […]
In a world where teens are able to stay in contact 24/7, cyberbullying can be a real danger. Because teens can contact each other so easily and in so many ways, it can be nearly impossible for those being bullied to escape. While teens 20 years ago might have been able to get a break […]
By Horacio Romero Castillo Hello BeWell Readers, Whether you end up going to college 4 hours away or 40 minutes away, finding a supportive community at school is important. College brings along many responsibilities, experiences and challenges that will push your limits to the max. In my case, I did not have an older sibling […]
