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Monthly Archives: May 2010

How to Raise a Successful College Student

Posted on Saturday May 29, 2010

By Lauren Bailey Much of the pressure of college success is placed on the student, and rightfully so. When you get down to it, the achievement and work is ultimately up to the student. But that doesn’t mean that parents should be totally hands off. There are many things that parents can do to help [...]

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Use Your Time Off from School Wisely

Posted on Friday May 28, 2010

Summer vacation can be a great time to take a break from the pressures of school and kick back and relax. Yet in times where competition is fierce for limited job opportunities, using your summer to learn, work and gain experience can be immensely beneficial for your future prospects in the working world. This doesn’t [...]

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Caffeine Isn’t Always a Student’s Best Friend

Posted on Thursday May 27, 2010

There are few students who haven’t found themselves staying up late to study for exams or finish a particularly challenging project. Often, it seems like caffeine is the only way to get through college, helping students stay alert and on task when they haven’t gotten enough sleep– whether because of school or socializing. Yet, caffeine [...]

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Best Online Universities for Open Courses

Posted on Friday May 14, 2010

Open courses have sprouted up over the past decade as a new realm in the online education industry.  While you cannot get a degree based solely on open courses, these free courses have influenced many individuals to go back to school and have supplemented other courses.  The best online universities in the realm of open [...]

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How Online Colleges Have Revolutionized Academia

Posted on Thursday May 13, 2010

The traditional college setting has never been for everyone. The advent of online colleges has made earning a degree so much more accessible for people all over the world in the past couple years. The advantages are many, including cost effectiveness, convenience, and accessibility. The goal of higher education is to foster the exchange of [...]

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Budget for Your Health: A College Student’s Guide

Posted on Thursday May 13, 2010

By Lauren Bailey Your parents, advisors and professors all probably tell you that your number one job at college is to finish assignments and prepare for life in the real world. According to you, your priorities are probably socializing, learning how to live on your own, and building your resume through extracurriculars. But there are [...]

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