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Transfer Student FAQs: Things to Find Out When Transferring Colleges
The reasons that cause students to transfer from one school to another are just as varied as you
Student Loan Debt: Don't Play the Blame Game
Somewhere along the line, people began to assume that a college degree was synonymous with the Golden Ticket.
Resumes for College Students: What You Need To Know
If your college work experience was anything like mine, then your part-time jobs probably involved uniforms, cash registers, or both. Those jobs got me the money I needed during school so I
Senioritis: Consequences Can Be Worse than You Think
After three long years of doing homework, completing projects, and taking tests, high school seniors are ecstatic to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Most seniors have already taken their entrance exams and their submitted college applications, so once the big news arrives many decide to take it easy for awhile. They know where they
21 for 21 Birthday Drinking Game: More Common Than Parents Realize
Birthday parties sound innocent enough, but a drinking game played by college students as they reach the legal drinking age is having deadly consequences, and the ritual of playing
Minors: A Major Benefit to Your College Degree
Although the college years are supposed to be a fun time of self-discovery and personal growth, the reality is that most people attend college in hopes of earning a higher income than people without degrees. Considering the current state of the economy and today
Joining Fraternities and Sororities: A Basic Snapshot
Fraternities and sororities are social organizations found at colleges and universities. They
College Graduation Rates: Nearly Half of College Freshmen Do Not Graduate
The majority of new college students are optimistic as they begin their freshman year, but college graduation rates aren
Cramming and All-Nighters Can Lead to Caffeine Addiction
It happens to the best of us: three mid-term exams and two term papers all due in the same week leads to cramming, and pulling all-nighters most likely involves plenty of coffee and Red Bull. All-night study sessions are pretty common during college, and caffeine is one of the easiest ways for students to stay awake. The stereotype is that college students drink a lot of alcohol, but I
Plagiarism in College: Why it Happens and Why it's Wrong
According to Dictionary.com, plagiarism is
Personal Branding: Tips for Creating a Personal Brand During College
A lot of college students let their choice of major define them as a person. It happens for a few different reasons, but mainly because it
Transitioning from High School to College: Five Major Differences
The transition from high school to college can be overwhelming and frustrating— especially if you incorrectly assume that it will be just like high school, only bigger. There are quite a few differences between the two, and I
College Admissions Exams: SAT and ACT Info
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Eating Disorders on Campus: The Dangers of Anorexia and Bulimia
Although eating a few extra desserts at the buffet-style dining hall each night and gaining the dreaded
Attending Graduation as a Top Priority
After a long year, and an even longer degree, it may be tempting to skip your graduation ceremony and head straight into the sunsational summer. Read on before you decide to toss your graduation cap into the trash instead of into the air!
Go Green-starting with your college choice
You choose your groceries, coffee, paper products, and clothes based on your environmental and social consciousness …why not your college?
Donating to Your Alma Mater: Money and Time are Both Appreciated
If you waltzed across the stage in your cap and gown earlier this week, be warned: the phone calls and letters will start soon. They want your money and they don
Resident Assistants: Who They Are and What They Do
Transitioning from high school to college can be a big deal. It
Gap Year: Need A Break Between High School and College?
High school graduation is approaching, which means that thousands of young men and women are already making plans for their summer activities and the upcoming school year
Sell Your Textbooks the Smart Way
Are you starting to look at your textbooks piled high on your bookshelf and wonder how you can recover some of your cash? Use some of your smarts to get the maximum return on your texts!
Research University Advantages: Top Professors, More Majors and Graduate Degrees
A lot of colleges use the National Candidate’s Reply Date, which gives students until May 1st to make final decisions on attendance and send in deposits to hold their place for the fall. That means you
Summer Internships for College Students: Find a Cool One and Have Fun!
College internships have been a controversial topic over the last few months, with students suddenly claiming that they
Gift ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week
For the most part, teachers are unrecognized, overworked, and underpaid. Here is your chance to turn that around – if only for a week!
U.S. Census: Confusing for College Students?
April 1, 2010 was Census Day, or the date by which the United States Census Bureau had requested for all completed Census forms to be sent back. If you
Tips for graduation day
You have worked hard – possibly for years – toward accomplishing this goal. It is now the end of the road, and graduation day is upon us. Make sure that you do it right, and celebrate appropriately – you deserve it!