Some colleges and universities offer international study programs. Programs may include internships, summer programs, service learning and volunteer programs and intensive language programs as well as programs that focus on your major or area of interest. Schools like Syracuse University, the State University of New York, Boston University offer these programs, to name a few. Read the rest of this entry »
International Study Programs
September 16th, 2009Visiting Home from College
September 15th, 2009Visiting Home: A College Student Survival Handbook
The first month or so of school, you were homesick. You followed the advice of other students on campus and of your college counseling office and suffered through this homesickness, knowing that it would pass and that it was a sign of your transition to a more independent life. Read the rest of this entry »
College Sororities
September 13th, 2009If your idea of a fraternity or sorority is the perspective provided by movies “Animal House” or “Legally Blonde”, you probably need to take a step back and look at the roots of the Greek system which has spawned professional, honorary, social and other types of group organizations. Read the rest of this entry »
Party Time At College
September 11th, 2009If you are about to leave for college, you may wonder how much time you might have for fun. The first year of college, students often struggle to balance their new-found freedom and the opportunities for partying with their desire to succeed in school. Read the rest of this entry »
Should I live in a college dorm
September 8th, 2009Making the Choice: Living in a Dorm, Apartment or at Home
If you are a student entering college as a freshman, you may have a decision to make about housing. Depending on your school, you may have options for a dorm, an apartment or for living at home (if your school is close enough for your to commute). Read the rest of this entry »
Delivering Speeches and Making Presentations
September 3rd, 2009You have to make a presentation or a speech for a class and you are uncomfortable about speaking in public. Avoiding the discomfort is not the answer. Being prepared will make you feel more confident. Read the rest of this entry »
Owning a Car on Campus
September 2nd, 2009Your wheels are your freedom. Your wheels are what gets you around. So why not take them to school with you? Here are a few questions you might consider before you make that decision: Read the rest of this entry »
College Fraternities
September 1st, 2009If you are going to attend a college where the fraternity system is still in place, you may be wondering whether these organizations are worth the investment and time and effort it takes to attain membership. Just what is a fraternity? Read the rest of this entry »
Safety and Security on Campus
August 24th, 2009In the past five to ten years, most college campuses have instituted stricter security policies and protection for their students and faculty. Knowing your school security policies, where to find the security officers on campus, and if you have ‘blue light’ boxes around the campus where you can call in an emergency are just a few of the ways you can protect yourself. Read the rest of this entry »
Finding the Perfect College
August 23rd, 2009The Right Fit: Finding the Perfect College
By the time you are a junior in high school you will receive dozens of marketing brochures and fliers for local, domestic and international colleges and universities. While the glossy pictures may look inviting, you have to look beyond the marketing hype to choose the school that is right for you. Read the rest of this entry »