Archive for June, 2009

June 29th, 2009

50 Lectures for Understanding Iran

In order to understand what comes next for Iran and the Middle East, check out these 50 lectures that will help you understand the country’s religious history, social culture, political traditions, and more.

June 13th, 2009

What to Bring to College

Packing for college can be a difficult task. While you want to pack your entire life into your small suit case, it’s not happening. Mr. Snuggles, your stuffed bear, and your letterman jacket can definitely stay home. So what do you bring? The necessities. Below are just some common things that can prove quite useful [...]

June 12th, 2009

Cell Phone Etiquette in Class

Maybe ten years ago, you might have expected most professors to feel downright annoyed when a cell phone rang in their classroom. And who could blame them? Cell phones back there were less inconspicuous and less accepted in social situations. And even nowadays you can expect some professors to get frustrated to discover that their [...]

June 11th, 2009

Save Money on Your Textbooks

As if tuition costs weren’t high enough, the amount of money you spend on textbooks alone can equal up to two months worth of rent. Depending on which classes you take, especially core classes like science and math that require massive-sized textbooks, expect to pay as much as $100 per book. But you don’t necessarily [...]

June 10th, 2009

100 Best Science Twitterers

Just about everyone is on Twitter these days-celebrities, businesses, and even astronauts.

June 9th, 2009

Mini-Semesters: How They Can Accelerate Your Education

Do you wish you could find a way to graduate in three years? Are you anxious to get out into the job market and make some money? Do you want to enter a graduate program as early as possible? Well, there are several options you can pursue in order to do this, one of which [...]

June 9th, 2009

Graduate in Four Years or Less

In the past, the average college student graduated in 4 years. But more recently, students are taking up to 5 years and beyond to graduate. While a variety of factors can contribute to a prolonged graduation, such as taking only a few classes per semester, not being able to enroll into a prerequisite course, switching [...]

June 9th, 2009

Long-Distance Relationships, College, and the Age of Video Chat

Years ago, maintaining a long-distance relationship during college consisted of occasional visits, telephone calls, and lots of letter-writing. It was a much harder way of keeping up a relationship, but couples still managed to survive and stay strong throughout the academic year. Of course, nowadays, college couples in a long-distance relationship still visit each other [...]

June 5th, 2009

How to Make Friends in College

In college, you’ll be surrounded by thousands of people every day. But despite the swarms of people, it can still be hard when it comes to trying to make new friends, especially if you’re a shy person. Where do you start to get to know the people that will make your college experience a positive [...]

June 4th, 2009

What are Q-Drop, Pass/Fall Courses

Quickly on, you’ll learn that an "F" will heavily damage your GPA. If you are struggling trying to pass a class or do not want a particular class to be factored into your GPA, you need to know how to go about this. Below is some information about dropping classes and taking pass/fail courses. During [...]

June 4th, 2009

Creating a Study Space in Your Home for Your Online Classes

Many college students who take classes online enjoy the prospect of going to school outside the confines of a classroom. However, if your apartment or office is not conducive to online studies, you could find yourself getting distracted, frustrated or fatigued learning from home. It’s important to create a study space in your home that [...]

June 3rd, 2009

100 Places to Find Your Next Great Read

Whether you’re into classics, mysteries, or a fluffy romance novel, it can sometimes be a challenge to find new books to fall in love with.