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musty . Is there anything yuckier than showering and drying off with a “ clean ” but smelly towel ?
As for mail clutter , if you will open and sort your mail every day , you will never have a big pile of trash on the counter or your dining room table again . Toss the junk right away , put magazines you want to read later in a place where you ’ ll actually read them , and put the bills in a specific place until time to pay them . Coupons go in an envelope or organizer of your liking , tucked away so you can grab it easily for your next shopping trip .
Lastly , I burn candles all the time . There ’ s at least one going , if not two or three , somewhere in the house so the fragrance just lofts through and says “ welcome home .” I prefer them to fragrance plug-ins or scented sit-around things because I like the warmth of the flame and they don ’ t collect dust like potpourri . They just seem homier . However , candles -regardless of how expensive - create smoke . There ’ s no way around it and it will eventually color everything in your home from your ceilings , to your curtains , to your windows , to your electronic screens with a haze unless you put them out with a wick dipper . Just dip the wick into the wax instead of blowing it out and you can keep smoke to a bare minimum . Also , no more overblown wax to clean up from surfaces ! Use a wick trimmer to keep the wicks trimmed and you can avoid a bit more smoke and make your candles last longer .
Try these few daily things first , and next time we ’ ll talk about weekly ways ( and beyond ) to always keep your home company ready . �
AROUND CAMPUS
Financial Aid
Each quarter , we feature a different department in the Around Campus article . This quarter , we talked to staff in the Financial Aid Department .
SN : How long has your department been in existence ? FA : The Financial Aid Department has been in existence since
1974 , almost as long as Life University
STAFF NEWSLETTER : Where are you located ? FINANCIAL AID : We are located in the Learning Resource Center ( LRC ) Building and can be accessed through the Student Advocacy Desk .
SN : How many people work in your department ?
FA : We are a strong department of 6 ! There is a director , a systems coordinator , and four counselors . We also have five fantastic work-study students helping us out .
SN : Does your department have a mission / main goal ? What is it ?
FA : The goal of the student financial aid office is to provide financial assistance for Life U ’ s world class education to as many qualified students as possible . We achieve this goal by offering a wide array of scholarships , grants , loans , and employment opportunities .
SN : What are your hours ? FA : The LRC hours of operation are Monday through Friday from
8:00 a . m . to 5:00 p . m .
SN : Are you on the Life U website ? FA : Yes ! Find great information about programs , instructions , and scholarships online at www . LIFE . edu / FinancialAid .
SN : In what specific ways have you impacted Life U students as a department ?
FA : The majority of students attending Life U need some sort of financial assistance , and our department packages and awards thousands of students each year with millions of dollars in federal , state , and institutional funding . We also communicate relevant information to students regarding topics ranging from scholarships ( free money !) to loan repayment responsibilities to completing aid applications . Our department has internally streamlined all processes / procedures to ensure the student ’ s experience is as seamless as possible . We strive to provide the highest level of customer service to our students , keeping in mind the sensitive nature of each student ’ s individual situation , in the most positive atmosphere . �
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