There’s no doubt about it: college can be very expensive. The rising costs of tuition, along with all the extras that come with school—like books, paying rent, travel costs, and a meal plan—can deter some high school students from even considering a college education. However, with a little determination and a lot of hard work,
Read moreThere’s no doubt about it: college students are busy. Between waking up before the sun to make it to your first class, juggling homework and extracurriculars, and trying to have a social life on the side, cooking for yourself or prepping easy meals can quickly get pushed to the back burner. Not only that, but
Read moreYou might be the type of person who’s had summer orientation penciled into your planner for months now, or you might be the type who only has a vague idea of which week in July you’re supposed to show up at school. Either way, you’re going to want to stroll onto campus knowing at least
Read moreThe beauty of college is that there are usually several different options for living quarters while you’re attending school for 9 months out of the year. Every student has a different preference for where they want to live while at college, and some universities may even require students to live on campus for their first
Read moreThe chances are pretty good: you’re probably going to celebrate several of your own birthdays and plenty of friends’ birthdays while you’re in school. College is a unique time of life, and for many students, cash flow isn’t exactly steady or exceptional. That doesn’t mean that you have to skimp or avoid...
Read moreFor many college students, summer school is an easy decision. If you’re looking to graduate early or if you have a large load of credits to accomplish before you graduate, summer school might seem like a no-brainer. The fact of the matter is that summer is a wonderful time to squeeze in some extra classes
Read moreIf you landed a summer internship, congrats! Whether paid or unpaid, internships can do a lot for your resume, and they show you’re committed and you have a little experience under your belt. If your internship is part of a credit requirement you need before you graduate, it might be tempting to just skate through
Read moreWhen summer rolls around, it can often feel like the slowdown that comes once you cross the finish line after a long race. You slog toward the snack table, muscles burning, ready for some refreshment in the form of food and a long nap. Finishing a week of finals and a year of school can
Read moreEnrolling in a college or university means more than simply taking classes and graduating with a degree. Yes, flipping that tassel from one side of your cap to the other and strolling off campus, diploma in hand, is certainly one of the goals (and highlights) of your college career—but there’s so much more that you
Read moreAs the weather turns warmer and May rolls around, thousands of colleges and universities across the country initiate their graduation ceremonies. If you’re in the company of students who donned black caps with tassels during one of the last couple of weekends, congratulations! Welcome to the rest of your life. Graduating from...
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