Every college student dreams of finally finishing off years of hard work and getting a great post-college job as a reward. But in a tight job market, not every new graduate gets to realize that dream. So what do you do when you just can’t find a job after college? Here are a few suggestions. [...]
Whether you’ve always wanted to be an resident adviser or have felt the pull towards the job in your years of college, it can be a great way to get to know more people, gain leadership skills and save some money. How can you really know if being an RA is right for you or [...]
Vintage is already getting old again, but most college students would probably think it was old-fashioned, or even sexist, if colleges offered home ec courses. But as you learn to live on your own when you live on campus, shouldn’t you actually develop some skills other than occasionaly doing your laundry or making budget liquor [...]
These speeches and presentations from TED offer words of wisdom from authors and others that are invaluable to those looking to make their mark with the written word.
Many college students get about a third of the way through their first semester in college before the reality of living on their own for the first time sinks in. Suddenly you realize that the giant pile of laundry accumulating in the corner of your dorm isn’t going to wash itself, or that habit you [...]
Now that laptops and iPads aren’t a novelty in the college classroom anymore, you can multitask like nobody’s business, and by multitask, we mean check your e-mail, buy movie tickets, chat with friends and take down the occasional note. Playing on the Internet in class is a popular pastime for undergraduates and graduate students alike, [...]
Now that you’re just about to head back to school, or start college for the first time, you’re probably thinking about all of the supplies and other necessities you’ll need for the school year. Before you run out and buy everything in the Bed Bath and Beyond catalog, read over our guide to find out [...]
Think you’re safe from an STD in college? Think again. If you’re sexually active in college, you’re at risk for contracting an STD. You should always practice safe sex, or you could find yourself with one of these not so lovely conditions: HPV. Human Papilloma Virus is easily the most common STD on college campuses [...]
If you want to be taken seriously, it’s imperative that your writing reflect your education, skills, and commitment to excellence.
When you create your schedule for a new semester, you probably meet with your academic advisor, consider your major and common curriculum requirements, and try to find ways to fit in a class that sounds fun and will give you the opportunity to explore a new field. But even with all that preparation, you never [...]
