Most people experience the time for their lives in college. While you’re sure to have plenty of crazy stories to tell to friends and family come your next break, you don’t want one of them to be about the time you spent in jail. It’s important that you know what kind of trouble you can [...]
Whether you’re trying to save up money for the fall semester or need something to do while you’re temporarily away from your college buddies, summer jobs are a good way to put some extra money in your pocket and give you some field experience. But sometimes knowing where to look is the hardest part. Here [...]
You don’t always have to choose between online courses and traditional courses. More and more colleges are offering hybrid courses, or courses that present a blend of classroom learning and online learning. Many students enjoy the fact that hybrid classes combine the strength of both methods of learning. Students benefit from the flexibility and independent [...]
If you’ve decided that law is the career for you and want to head back to school, there are a lot of things you need to consider before making a choice.
Towards the end of the semester, it’s really easy to fall in a rut. The exam week looms before you. You feel burned out from all of the studying. You’re tired of researching for your papers. You just want to relax and enjoy your winter break. But you can’t, because it’s only the second day [...]
Incoming freshman will learn very early on that even though college classes are shorter in length, making it seem as if you have more time in the day to complete all your tasks, this just isn’t true. Exams and the level of coursework are harder, and having alternate classes every other day can cause confusion [...]
With all the buzz about Twitter being the latest source for breaking news, it may be easy to overlook the fact that Twitter is also a good place to look for information about the past.
More and more students nowadays are working part time jobs while they attend classes, and it’s no surprise to hear this fact. After all, costs of tuition are rising, room and board at universities is more expensive, even living on your own can cause trouble for your budget. Part time jobs are a way of [...]
Whether you’re learning from other library professionals, staying on top of news, or checking out resources, you can find what you need on Twitter.
Transferring to a new university can be a stressful ordeal. It’s like you’re a freshman all over again, except you don’t have the support system that students completely new to college have. Yes, there are still programs and orientations that the university will run for transfer students, but often you have to figure out a [...]
When you declare your major, you fall under the auspices of whatever department administers your degree program. You’ll probably switch to an advisor within the department. You’ll be able to join department-related clubs and groups. You’ll have access to all the resources of that department as well. What many students don’t realize is that often [...]
One of the things that make transitioning to a college residence hall so difficult is being confined to such a small space. And you have to share that teeny space with a roommate to boot! It’s not easy to be cooped up in such a small dorm, but here we will discuss a few tips [...]
There are plenty of productive ways you can spend your summer that can be fun, relaxing, helpful for your education or career, or just downright lucrative for your pocketbook.
Creating the perfect course schedule can be a very stressful experience, especially if it’s your very first semester. While you’re not only worried about getting into specific classes (and at specific times), you’re also worried if your schedule will give you enough time to study, work out, go to work and hang out with your [...]
As a college student, it feels as though you’re being tested in some sort of fashion every day. Whether you’re having issues with schoolwork, roommates, friendships, or relationships, the challenges students face on a regular basis can lead to high levels of stress. But learning how to properly deal with that stress can be the [...]
May students choose their universities based on what they want from a ‘college lifestyle.’ Some want to attend a huge public university with a great football program, others want to go to a school in a cultural center, and still others just want to study at a small liberal arts college in a quiet New [...]
Away from home with the high cost of college, students often find that they are usually a little short on cash.
If feels great being independent and on your own. But with independence comes more responsibility and that means doing your own laundry. For some of you who had your parents wash your clothes, this might be the very first time you will ever even touch a washing machine. Do not fear, however, for the process [...]
Unless you were fortunate enough to get a bunch of scholarships to pay for school, chances are you’ll be taking out a few loans to pay for your education. But because there are so many available, loans can get confusing. Here is an explanation of all the major loan types. But remember that to even [...]
We’re all familiar with what a college study group looks like, right? Often you meet with a few other students from one of your classes and study for a bit in the library. Maybe one of you shows up late. Another one keeps checking his cell phone and texting his friends. Someone brings pizza and [...]
By Amber Hensley What we study in college usually has some sort of influence over our future careers and hobbies, whether we end up pursuing a job in that field or not. Celebrities for example, don’t always choose to study film or theater when they’re in school. Some study literature, engineering, broadcasting or even math. [...]
If you commute to college, you join a rapidly growing movement that is significantly affecting higher education in the United States. In fact, nearly 86 percent of college students commute to campus, according to a 1998 report published by the National Center for Education Statistics. That number undoubtedly has since risen. Like other kinds of [...]
During the first two years of college, students are required to take their core education classes such as math, physical science and history. In the beginning, depending on the school you attend, most of these lecture courses are taught in huge auditoriums. While it’s great that there will be plenty of students your same age [...]
Have you ever bought a textbook from your school’s bookstore and spent hundreds of dollars, only to find that its resale value is less than a quarter of the price? Have you been stuck buying a new textbook, or an incorrect edition? Have you tried dealing with the hassle of sharing textbooks with your friends? [...]
The following 25 TV shows provide viewers an opportunity to learn and expand their intelligence by watching them.
Sometimes, college students need a companion other than the many friends they see throughout the day. Often pets can provide a college student with just the right amount of distraction to help them relax after a tough day in class or a long night studying. Even though many universities have rules that limit the kinds [...]
Within the classroom, professors and students often interact well enough. They both understand the educational context that their roles depend upon. The professor presents the material and challenges his or her students, while the students respond to the professor, trying to solve problems and reach their learning objectives. Classroom etiquette, then, is usually easy to [...]
One of the greatest opportunities a college student can take advantage of is enrolling in a study abroad program at his or her university. What better time is there for someone to travel the world and live in another country for a relatively low cost and get an education while doing so? If you haven’t [...]
