How to Graduate Ahead of the Game
Graduating college is going to be one of the most exciting times of your life because unlike high school, you made a choice to go to college, and it was your dedication and hard work that earned your degree. Too often, however, panic sets in immediately after graduation because students realize that they don’t have a plan. Many of these students hoped that the future would simply fall into place for them, but, unfortunately, without planning and hard work, this is rarely the case. Don’t fall victim to this sad situation. Instead, follow … Continue
Do You Want to Spend Big Bucks on Books?
Well, in case your answer to that question is “yes,” here are several tips to get you on your way to adding heaps of extra debt to your already piled-high stack of student loans. (Hey, everyone has to be an overachiever at something, right?) These tactics are proven. In fact, I once used some of them myself, so trust me: they really do work! By following these five steps, you’ll find textbook-buying to be much more pricey than your penny-pinching peers: 1. Live semester-to-semester Do not look ahead at classes you’ll be taking next … Continue
How to Graduate Ahead of the Game
Graduating college is going to be one of the most exciting times of your life because unlike high school, you made a choice to go to college, and it was your dedication and hard work that earned your degree. Too often, however, panic sets in immediately after graduation because students realize that they don’t have a plan. Many of these students hoped that the future would simply fall into place for them, but, unfortunately, without planning and hard work, this is rarely the case. Don’t fall victim to this sad situation. Instead, follow … Continue
Why You Might “B” a Better Student than Your Twenty-something Peers
Going back to school as an adult may be daunting, and it’s easy to feel intimidated by other students half your age. After all, they have the energy, confidence, and camaraderie you envy. But you may actually be the one more equipped to succeed. And the reasons you might be in the more enviable position have as much to do with biology as they do with life experience. Life experience is the more obvious benefit adult learners have over their younger, less experienced peers. You’ve probably juggled multiple responsibilities and rectified … Continue
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How to Graduate Ahead of the Game
Graduating college is going to be one of the most exciting times of your life because unlike high school, you made a choice to go to college, and it was your dedication and hard work that earned your degree. Too often, however, panic sets in immediately after graduation … Continue
Managing Stress in College
There’s no debating it: College kids are stressed. In fact, they’re really stressed. A recent (2011) New York Times survey revealed that emotional health among college freshman has dropped to the lowest level in over 25 years. So what’s to blame for stress pushing … Continue
Leaving Your College Boyfriend/Girlfriend to Study Abroad
Studying abroad in college is truly an unbeatable opportunity, but unfortunately, many college students make excuses for not studying abroad. Most of them then come to eventually regret this decision very deeply, regardless of the reasoning behind it. One of the most common … Continue
How to Find a College Roommate
If you are preparing to enter your freshman year of college, then you are probably experiencing one of the busiest times of your life. Shopping for dorm supplies, choosing classes, and organizing finances are all very important and very time-consuming undertakings. However, … Continue
Scheduling Your Classes in College
Choosing your semester’s classes in college doesn’t have to be difficult, and putting some thought into your schedule is sometimes all it takes to ensure that your semester does not become stressful and hectic. Follow these tips for a great semester schedule: 1. Double … Continue
Do You Want to Spend Big Bucks on Books?
Well, in case your answer to that question is “yes,” here are several tips to get you on your way to adding heaps of extra debt to your already piled-high stack of student loans. (Hey, everyone has to be an overachiever at something, right?) These tactics are proven. … Continue
Why You Might “B” a Better Student than Your Twenty-something Peers
Going back to school as an adult may be daunting, and it’s easy to feel intimidated by other students half your age. After all, they have the energy, confidence, and camaraderie you envy. But you may actually be the one more equipped to succeed. And the reasons you might … Continue
Why High School Matters, Even if You’re Rich
Of course, a person’s GPA in high school matters, if scholarships are needed, right? Otherwise, as long as it’s high enough to get you in, does it really matter how you handle high school? That depends: Is there more to gain from high school than a diploma? If you take a … Continue
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