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Transitioning from High School to College
Colleges and high schools are both institutions that exist to educate students, but there are a lot of differences between the two.
Making the transition from high school to college is a big step for everyone and it involves a lot more than getting used to living in a dorm or studying more often.
Staying Safe at College: 10 Campus Safety Tips
An on-campus stabbing occurred around 2 AM at Boston College on September 25, 2010
Female College Students with Heavier Roommates Gain Less Weight
A recent study by the University of Michigan found that college women with roommates who weigh more than average gain less weight during their freshman year than women with slimmer roommates.
Female students with heavier roommates gained an average of half a pound, as opposed to females with thinner roommates, who gained an average of two and a half pounds.
Student Health Plans and Health Insurance for College Students
The largest group of Americans without health insurance is comprised of young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 years old, many of them college students, but things may be looking up for some.
The recent health care reform has caused quite a bit of controversy among Americans, but Section 2714
College Legacy Admissions: Children of Alumni Get Special Treatment
High school students are taught from early on that good grades, decent SAT scores and talent at extracurricular activities is essential for getting into college. Four years of dedication and hard work will pay off when it
iPads Aren’t as Popular as Colleges had Hoped
Apple has sold over 3 million iPads since the device
College Freshmen want Advice from Campus Career Centers
Once considered a place where college seniors approaching graduation could meet with career counselors, campus career services centers are being visited by more college freshmen than ever before.
Community College Enrollment on the Rise
Enrollment is on the rise at community colleges across the United States.
In many cases state budget cuts have made hiring new faculty next to impossible, causing crowded classes to become the norm. Waiting lists for courses include nearly one student for every two actually enrolled in the course.
National Student Loan Default on the Rise
New statistics released by the U.S. Department of Education on Monday, September 13th show that the number of college students that have defaulted on student loans has increased since the previous year.
The Department of Education releases official cohort default rates once per year; cohort default rates are the percentage of borrowers who enter repayment in a fiscal year and default by the end of the next fiscal year.
College Libraries: On the Way Out?
College libraries are gradually housing fewer and fewer books. In many cases the volumes that remain are dusty and uncirculated, almost acting as
Should College Athletes Be Paid?
Should college athletes be paid to play? The argument over whether or not college athletes should be compensated for their talents has generated a widespread and rather heated debate in recent months.
National Collegiate Athletic Association investigations found that improper benefits were given to New Orleans Saints player Reggie Bush while he was a student athlete at the University of Southern California.
2010 SAT Scores Report Released by the College Board
A report issued by the College Board on Monday, September 13 announced that more students in the class of 2010 took the SAT than any other high school graduating class in the exam
Best College Towns and Best College Cities
If you were given the opportunity to live absolutely anywhere in the United States, do you know where you
Cool College Courses: Take a Class on Lady Gaga or Study Zombies
Back in May my father told me that his cousin
College Students Commemorate 9/11 on Campuses across the US
College football was on the minds of many today, but September 11th memorial services were held in remembrance of lives lost in the terrorist attacks nine years ago
Student Loans, Scholarships and Financial Aid: Is a College Degree Worth it?
Lately it seems that I can
First Muslim College Opens in United States
The first Muslim college in the United States began classes earlier this week.
The inaugural freshmen class of the non-profit Islamic institution known as Zaytuna College has just fifteen students, yet the school is making headlines across the globe. Zaytuna College wants to become the first fully accredited Muslim institution of higher education and its students are excited to be a part of history.
Part Time Jobs for Students: Being Broke in College is No Fun!
In recent months the media has been chock full of grim tales about job-hunting new college graduates, making it easy to overlook another group of job seekers: current college students! Their situations may not be the same, but the semester is in full swing and a lot of students are already watching their summer savings dwindle. I speak from experience when I say that being broke during college is definitely not fun, and a lot of college students are already looking for part time jobs.
10 Common Myths about College
Choosing the college or university that will benefit you the most in the long run is what
Go to College Without Student Loans and Other Debt
The majority of students planning to attend college after high school are concerned about covering the costs involved. Students born into wealthy families
College Textbooks: Are Schools Really Providing the ISBN Upfront?
College textbooks have been in the news a lot lately
Budget Cuts: Public Colleges are Cutting Back
Some financial experts feel that the country