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December 15th, 2009Balancing Studying and Partying at College
November 15th, 2009Heading off to college for the first time, away from home, will offer students a variety of challenges, not the least of which will be how to balance studying and partying. Far too few young adults consider this to be a major dilemma and, unfortunately, not enough parents or education staff think this is a topic worth discussing with their children. The fact is, however, Read the rest of this entry »
How to Communicate with My College Roommate
November 15th, 2009Heading off to college for the first time will most often mean living in a dorm room with an unknown individual. For most first-year students, they have not yet had to deal with another person sharing sleeping quarters. Having siblings doesn’t count since mom and dad were always there to referee the inevitable battles. Read the rest of this entry »
Getting the Most Out of the Space in My Dorm Room
November 15th, 2009Most college freshmen will have the same question about how to ‘get the most out of the space in my dorm room. The find, sometimes surprisingly so, that dorm rooms tend to be little more than glorified closets. Barely enough room to squeeze in two beds and maybe, if they’re lucky, a desk. Read the rest of this entry »
How to cook in the dorm
November 15th, 2009Food is important to most people. In college, living in a dorm poses many problems when it comes to food and cooking. Most college freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus in dorms unless they meet certain conditions. This also means that they have to eat their meals, for the most part, in cafeterias throughout campus. Read the rest of this entry »
College Work Study or Part time Job
October 21st, 2009Is College Work-Study or Part-Time Employment the Answer?
When you start school, you may be tempted to offset your tuition expense by taking on a work-study program or a part-time job. While many parents and colleges will advise against either of these options during your first year, if you are about to enter your sophomore year or beyond, you may be ready to balance some work and study time and pay off some bills or make some money in the bargain! Read the rest of this entry »
Whom do I call for What
October 21st, 2009Whom Do I Call, For What?
Are you new on campus? Are you trying to figure out how to negotiate all the departments, problems and issues so you can get settled and find answers to your most burning questions? Read the rest of this entry »
Getting a Stafford Loan
October 21st, 2009Getting a Stafford Loan
Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for Stafford Loans at low interest rates with significantly flexible repayment programs. This loan is a government guaranteed loan that requires no collateral. Before you can apply for a Stafford you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Read the rest of this entry »
College Internships in Your Career After College
October 7th, 2009The Importance of College Internships in Your Career After College
As you approach your junior year in college, most schools will offer you internship opportunities, organized through the department in which you major or through career services. Take the opportunity to find and use the internship experience. It will give you a better feel for what life after college will be like and will earn you experience and sometimes even college credit in your major. Read the rest of this entry »
Writing a Great Scholarship Essay
September 28th, 2009Scholarship essays are similar to admission essays with one big exception. When you write a scholarship essay, you are asking an organization to give you money to attend school. Therefore, your essay must be persuasive and include content that will demonstrate your commitment to the values and purpose of the organization you wish to impress. Read the rest of this entry »