100 Historical Sites Every American Should See
Posted on Wednesday June 30, 2010If you’re interested in exploring the history of America through its landmarks, check out this list of sites to see.
Doing Laundry, Part of Growing Up
Posted on Wednesday June 30, 2010When you think about going away to college, you probably envision spirited debates in a classroom. You might think of meeting new friends and having amazing experiences together. You probably see yourself pulling all-nighters in the library cramming for a big exam. What you likely do not consider is doing laundry. It may seem like [...]
Best Online Schools for Returning Students
Posted on Tuesday June 29, 2010Online colleges and for-profit institutions were originally created with the intention of attracting former students back to school for either additional degrees or the final completion of an initial degree. Since this point, online schools have flourished and have instead attracted a new type of student who previously would not have attended a college at [...]
Community Colleges Teaming Up With Online Colleges and Universities
Posted on Tuesday June 29, 2010Online colleges and for-profit schools originally created their curriculum with the intention of matching up with major public universities, but since this point, they have also become intertwined with community college classes. Since the recession, many people have chosen to go back to school and attend college classes, whether that be community college classes, for-profit [...]
25 Writers Who Changed the World
Posted on Monday June 28, 2010The written word has the power to generate ideas, inspire revolutions, and change the way we view ourselves and our place in history.
Writing College Term Papers
Posted on Sunday June 27, 2010Regardless of your major, you will be responsible for writing long essays and research papers during your college years. These can be extremely challenging, if only for the amount of time you need to devote to the process. Many students, especially underclassmen, underestimate the commitment required to do a thorough job on these projects. Longer [...]
How to Pull Off an Awesome College Prank
Posted on Friday June 25, 2010Pranks are a part of the classic fun of college. They take a little ingenuity, planning, and sometimes teamwork. Your pranks may be a lot of hard work, but the payoff is worth it in the end. They’re fun, and are great for some good old fashioned laughs. Put these tips to the test to [...]
How to Find a Mentor in College
Posted on Thursday June 24, 2010In college, you’ll probably get guidance from lots of people-classmates, teaching assistants, advisors, and professors. But it is helpful to have one person who can function as a mentor for you and help nurture your college career. But first, you have to find one, and here’s how. Talk to your college about mentoring. Your school [...]
50 Awesome Art Museum Blogs
Posted on Wednesday June 23, 2010These art museum blogs are fantastic resources for those who want to get more out of their local art outlets. Take a look:
Better Notes Lead to Better Grades
Posted on Friday June 18, 2010What do you do when you sit in class? If the answer isn’t take notes, then you are doing yourself a serious disservice. Learning how to take good, detailed notes can help you to improve your grades and can make studying for exams a whole lot easier during midterms and finals. If you’d like to [...]
