Simply, place the melon in a sealed container and enjoy eating it over the next week. After about a week, your melon will soften and excrete its juices. This is an indicator that the melon is starting to rot. Alternatively, store the melon long-term in the freezer. Place the melon in a sealed container or freezer bag, and keep it in the freezer for 10-12 months.

Summary: Store your cut melon in the refrigerator for 3-5 days to keep it fresh.


If you feel you still need help becoming assertive, it can help to see a professional. Counselors and psychologists have education and training specifically in helping people communicate in healthy and meaningful ways. Many universities offer assertiveness training to the students.  This will help you practice assertiveness techniques while helping you discuss different situations where you feel you need help in being assertive, as well as help in controlling your stress as you navigate different situations. Asserting yourself takes practice and time. Ask a friend to help you practice your communication skills in various scenarios. The more you face situations that demand assertiveness, even when they are mock situations, the more confident you will become.

Summary: Visit a counselor or psychologist. Try assertiveness training. Practice with a trusted friend.


The Student Government or Student Council at your school is the elected governing body that plans and executes programs that the school can benefit from in one way or another. Run for a position as early on as you can. If you’re elected, you’ll be seen participating in and helping to organize fundraisers, fun events, and more. This will also allow you to gain the experience you need to be an effective president later on. Most of the time, every grade level has a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, so don’t automatically start off running for the highest position available. Even if you get elected to be the treasurer or the secretary, it can help you to establish yourself in a leadership role and start climbing the ladder towards the presidency. Every school has their own unique process for electing students. Make sure to learn about application deadlines, obligatory paperwork, and any other requirements for running. You can get this information from the adults at the school who lead and oversee the student council. This will keep you from overlooking something and getting disqualified or appearing unprepared when you run for presidency. Most schools have a wide variety of club options from athletic teams (soccer, football, volleyball, etc.), to artistic clubs (chorus, dance, photography), and many others in between. Read through the list of different clubs that your school offers and attend two or three meetings of different clubs that involve something of interest to you. Additionally, make sure to attend all social events that your school holds, such as prom. Consistently participating in these after school activities will allow you to get to know students who you may not have normally crossed paths with.

Summary: Run for a student council position early. Run for smaller positions first. Familiarize yourself with the rules. Join clubs and participate in school functions.


Once Viber has been downloaded, tapping on the app will begin the setup process.  Input your device’s telephone number and grant access to your contact list, then you’ll be sent a text message with an access code. You’re all set up!  Now you’ll see a number of options at the bottom of the app including Messages, Recents, Contacts and Keypad. Tapping on a contact will give two distinct options.  Free Call, and Free Text.  Selecting either of these options will automatically begin a call or a text conversation with that person.
Summary: Install Viber on your mobile device. Input the access code you receive via text message. Tap the Contacts button to see all of the people in your phone’s contacts who currently use Viber.