Archive for November, 2009

November 27th, 2009

How to Meet New People in College

If you’ve gone off to college, chances are you’re in a situation where you don’t really know anyone. That’s OK-most freshmen and transfer students are in the same boat! College is a great time to meet people and make lifelong friends. Here, we’ll discuss some of the ways you can get to know other students [...]

November 26th, 2009

How to Effectively Prepare for Exams

Exams can be a stressful time for college students, especially if you’re not as prepared as you’d like to be. Of course, with a little thoughtful planning, you can make exam time a lot less stressful. Check out our little tips for getting prepared for exams. Block out your calendar. As soon as you get [...]

November 25th, 2009

The Differences in Public and Private Schools

When it comes to deciding where to send your primary or secondary school-aged child to receive their education, many parents don’t know where to start. Are private schools better than public schools because they’re more selective or is public the way to go because it’s more diverse? These questions are just the tip of the [...]

November 21st, 2009

Stress-busting 101: What to Do When You’re Overwhelmed

Whether you’re taking classes online, on a campus or both, college can certainly be stressful. There are deadlines to meet for projects and papers, major tests that your grade hinges on, plus the responsibility of balancing your college life with your work and personal lives. It can truly be overwhelming at times. To help combat [...]

November 20th, 2009

Staying Healthy in College

Aside from getting good grades, making new friends, fitting in and figuring out what major to pursue, one of the hardest aspects of college is staying healthy. The cliché "freshman fifteen" is a valid concern that all college students should address. When you’re dealing with a lot of changes in your life, like starting college, [...]

November 19th, 2009

How to Save Money on College School Supplies

There’s no denying that college is incredibly expensive. Even if you’ve managed to make it through tuition fees without too much shock, you’ve still got school supplies to deal with. Books, software, writing tools and electronics can all add up to a hefty bill. Here’s how to beat it. Don’t rush out and buy everything [...]

November 18th, 2009

100 Best iPhone Apps for Students Going Green

With the help of the following applications, your phone can provide daily tips for going green, calculate your carbon footprint, find the nearest organic market, and even help you charge your phone in a more energy-efficient manner.

November 17th, 2009

The Benefits of Same-Sex Education

A growing trend in America today is the practice of same-sex education. Once a norm across the world, schools are beginning to see the benefits of educating their male and female students in separate buildings, classrooms and campuses. Same-sex education was once the only option for students before coeducation become standard in the early 20th [...]

November 16th, 2009

Why You Shouldn’t Skip College

College is expensive, difficult, and takes a long time. There are plenty of reasons you shouldn’t go to college, and for some students, college is not their best option. But at the same time, college is an absolutely necessary part of the future for many students. If you’re trying to make the important decision of [...]

November 15th, 2009

The Smart Way to Switch College Majors

At some point in your college career, you may realize that you’re just not in the right area of study for you. Whether you’re struggling in your classes, or have realized that you’d like to go in a different direction for your career, a change of majors can be a great thing. Of course, switching [...]

November 15th, 2009

100 Free eBooks for Your Personal & Professional Development

While libraries and bookstores can be great places to find books that will assist you in improving your health, mental well-being, success and professional status, you don’t have to leave the house to find great reads on those topics. There are a number of free ebooks out there that offer just as much great information and won’t take any of your time or money to acquire.

November 14th, 2009

The History Behind the Higher Education Act of 1965

Much of what we know about the government’s role in higher education can be traced back to the Higher Education Act of 1965. This legislation was enacted as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s "Great Society" social agenda, which aimed to eradicate poverty and racial injustice. The "Great Society" agenda created programs that addressed higher [...]

November 13th, 2009

How to Survive as a College Freshman

No doubt about it, the freshman year of college can be tough. You’re adjusting to more independent life, a new setting, being away from friends and family, and facing a brand new learning environment with more challenging studies. But the freshman year of college doesn’t have to be a challenge that you should be anxious [...]

November 12th, 2009

Career Boosting Clubs to Join in College

College is an important time in any student’s career. Although you’re probably not quite ready to start looking for a job yet, your career should be a major focus during your college years. You should be spending time on developing your career through education, networking, and skill building even before you send out your resume. [...]

November 11th, 2009

100 Useful Links for eBook Lovers

With ebooks, you can read, stream, and listen to lessons, classic literature, poetry and reference books on the Internet or your mobile device. Here are 100 useful links for ebook lovers.

November 10th, 2009

Online Education Gaining Popularity

Online education has come a long way since its beginnings as a largely e-mail based learning program. Today, it boasts some of the best interactive technology that the Internet has ever offered, giving students a more involved and intimate learning experience outside of the classroom. Yet, despite the leaps and bounds it has come within [...]

November 10th, 2009

Making Your College Transfer Hassle-Free

Though it may seem like the norm for college students to attend the same school for the entirety of their academic careers, a surprising amount of students actually did not stay at their alma mater for all four or five years of their undergraduate studies. In fact, about one out of every five students who [...]

November 10th, 2009

Improving Your GPA in College

Showing up is half the battle when it comes to maintaining a high GPA in college. Whether you have to drag yourself out of bed to make it to that 8 a.m. class on campus, turn off the television so you can log in to your online classes, or find a babysitter to take care [...]

November 9th, 2009

100 Best Blogs for the Literati

These 100 blogs will help you jump in on the discussions influencing the art, literature, political and culture worlds, even without the support of your professors and fellow classmates.

November 8th, 2009

What are Charter Schools?

Charter schools are becoming increasingly popular in the United States. As of 2008, there were over 5,000 charter schools in existence in 41 states and the District of Columbia. But what is a charter school and why are they becoming so popular? Charter schools are primary and secondary institutions that are autonomous alternatives to traditional [...]

November 8th, 2009

Strategies for More Efficient Studying

Now that you’re in college, you’re probably studying more than you ever have before in your life. Professors expect you to spend several hours a week studying outside of class, and the amount of reading, writing, and cramming you have to do can be absolutely overwhelming. But if you plan ahead and study smart, it’s [...]

November 8th, 2009

Get Thee to a Bed! Sleep Is Important for Mental and Physical Health

Pulling an all-nighter – or even consecutive all-nighters – may seem like a good idea when you have a big examination looming on the horizon, but all that late-night studying may do more harm than good. Before you break out the textbooks, class notes, and a liter of your tongue-curdling coffee-and-5-Hour-Energy-shot cocktail, consider the adverse [...]

November 8th, 2009

100 Extremely Useful Search Engines for Science

Fortunately for today’s scientist, much of the information that was once found only inside the walls of a library is now available online. These awesome science search engines will help you find what exactly what you’re looking for, as well as remind you how much fun research can really be.

November 7th, 2009

Honors and Gifted and Talented Programs

For advanced and above-average intelligent high school students, taking classes in or entering an honors or gifted and talented program could be the best thing for them academically. Taking classes that are more challenging, interacting with similarly smart students and being taught by teachers trained in dealing with honors or GT kids can raise their [...]

November 6th, 2009

Drinking Can Pose a Danger in College

Partying is part of the good times that go along with college, and getting drunk has almost become the rite of passage that goes along with it. College students look forward to cutting loose with their newfound friends and getting a little tipsy to take the edge off the nervousness that goes along with meeting [...]

November 5th, 2009

Can I Really Learn Photography Online?

The answer is yes. And going to photography school online is also a great option for those who already have a knack for taking photos, but who want to take a refresher course in photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, challenge themselves to learn new photography techniques like long-exposure, and even to earn a [...]

November 4th, 2009

10 Fictional Teachers We Wish We Had

From high school teachers in middle America to larger than life professors in film and literature, here are 10 teachers we wish we’d had.