Archive for September, 2009

September 30th, 2009

What Type of Engineer Do You Want to Be?

Engineers use mathematics and science to solve problems by developing inventive solutions. Through the use of technology they work on projects that concern mass transportation, environmental pollution, chemical manufacturing, the production of power, and management systems. If you are a creative and logical thinker who desires to improve the quality of everyday life, you may [...]

September 29th, 2009

Want to Learn About the World? Check Out These International Majors

Are you fascinated by different cultures, curious about other countries, or do you desire to work with people all over the world? When it comes to finding a career, you don’t have to settle for one on a local or even national level. If you know that in the future you want to go global, [...]

September 28th, 2009

The Most Popular Majors in College

Trying to decide which major to study in college is incredibly difficult for some students. The majority of freshman college students list their chosen major as "undecided" and stay that way for at least one year. But it is important to choose you college major early so you won’t be behind in class requirements. To [...]

September 23rd, 2009

How to Email Your Professor and Get a Response

As you know, professors are usually very busy. As a result, they’re often very difficult to contact. Some of them don’t check email very often or aren’t in their offices when they say they will be. Some won’t stay after class to answer questions or talk with students. As for other professors, they often mean [...]

September 22nd, 2009

Why Do Some Professors Have Strict Requirements?

Have you ever taken a class with a professor who handed out a thick syllabus with pages and pages of course rules and requirements? Have you been astounded by your professor’s declaration that all papers not stapled would receive an F or that he or she will only accept papers secured with a paper clip? [...]

September 21st, 2009

iPhone apps for College Students

You spent a small fraction of your loan money buying a fancy iPhone because you wanted to parade on campus in style. While your new gadget is indeed nice to look at, it can also serve as a vital learning tool that can help you excel in school. Below are a few great apps every [...]

September 20th, 2009

100 Free Tools to Build Your Own Ivy-League Brain

If your dream plan is to attend an Ivy League college, or you just want to learn like an Ivy Leaguer, then these tools will guide you toward an elite-like education without the pricey costs. All of these sites offer free programs, tutorials, blogs and tools to expand your knowledge and bring you closer to [...]

September 16th, 2009

Mixing It Up: How Changing Locations Helps Online Students

Having a stable study spot in your home is vital to your success in an online course. However, sometimes it’s useful every now and then to incorporate a change of scenery into your study routine. Not only can the four walls of one’s own home drive online students stir crazy, but there are also times [...]

September 15th, 2009

Some Mistakes Freshmen Make and How to Avoid Them

Freshmen have a wonderful opportunity ahead of them. They’re out there on their own, making a name for themselves, and getting an education. At the same time, they’re in a completely new world: college. This new world can be quite a surprise to many of them, and so it’s easy for freshmen to make mistakes [...]

September 14th, 2009

Surviving College without a Car

You don’t have a car of your own. How on earth will you be able to explore and get around? While it may seem like an impossible task, surviving college without a car is rather simple, environmentally-friendly and not to mention a huge money saver—while your friends have to pay hundreds of dollars a semester [...]

September 13th, 2009

100 Best Blogs for Tech-Savvy Teachers

While there are still some educators who dispute the importance of technology in the classroom, there is no dispute over the fact that technology is here to stay in schools. Whether you are one of those tech-savvy teachers who can’t get enough of technology news and ideas or you are a teacher just learning to [...]

September 4th, 2009

Avoiding Online Distractions

College life would be so much better if all that pesky school work wasn’t in the way. But it’s not going anywhere, and spending hours checking Facebook and watching YouTube videos every 5 minutes isn’t going to help you utilize your study time either. Remember, if you don’t study properly, you won’t pass your exams. [...]

September 3rd, 2009

How Do You Do Group Projects Online?

Online colleges work hard to provide students with a college experience that prepares them for real-world careers. In the real world, individuals must know how to work collaboratively in the workplace. To this end, many instructors who lead online classes will require their students to complete group projects. But how are you supposed to work [...]

September 2nd, 2009

Protect Yourself from Campus Crimes

Regardless of your university’s safety programs, there will still be some sort of crime on campus. Of course, some campuses are safer than others due to many factors, including location, size, and so on, so you’ll want to be aware of what crime rates are like at your school. You can usually get this information [...]

September 1st, 2009

10 Extreme Ways Kids Are Paying for College

With the rising cost of higher education and the current economic downturn, it is enough to make many college students start looking for creative ways to come up with money for school.