Spring has officially sprung, and it’s time to ditch your dorm room and get outside. Although you probably want to get outside to start working on your tan, the health benefits of being outdoors also include lowering anxiety and stress levels. And, from my point of view, it just makes you feel happier. While there are “exercise [ Read More ]
Latest Cures | Sunday May 19th, 2013
Feeling More Confident Before Graduation
Posted May 14, 2013 (4 days ago) byIt’s almost here– possibly your last graduation day. It’s a scary time for most soon-to-be graduates, especially those who have no idea what they’re going to do with their lives. Although, you need to remember that this is the end of a great era! Then people start whispering in your ear saying that college is [ Read More ]
Shutterfly Integrates Facebook for Fun Photo App
Posted May 13, 2013 (5 days ago) byIf you’re looking for a gift idea or just an easy way to remember your college days, the folks over at Shutterfly have hooked us up with a Facebook app that is both easy and fun to use. Here’s how it works: First, you visit the app on Facebook and allow the app to access [ Read More ]
The State of Student Debt in America [Infographic]
Posted May 10, 2013 (2 weeks ago) byWhen I heard that there is over $1 trillion in outstanding student loan debt nationwide, it was a hard number to wrap my head around. According to an infographic from SmarterBucks®, in order for me to spend $1 trillion, I would need to either: A) Attend Harvard over 4 million times B) Cover my lawn [ Read More ]
The College Student and the Job Market
Posted May 9, 2013 (2 weeks ago) byIf you assume you can find a decent-paying job without a college education, think twice. The New York Times says employers nowadays are requiring college degrees for positions that didn’t previously require higher education. So, if you thought you could get a job as a file clerk or a similar position without graduating from college, [ Read More ]
Tips on Planning a Cheap (But Fun) Summer Trip
Posted May 8, 2013 (2 weeks ago) byFinal exams have wrapped up, you’ve moved out of the dorms and classes are OVER. It’s time to get your party on! As soon as the weather gets warmer, most of us picture ourselves on a beach somewhere getting a tan. Unfortunately, that’s not something all college students can afford to do, especially if already [ Read More ]
The College Student’s Guide to Preparing for Emergencies
Posted May 6, 2013 (2 weeks ago) byWhat happened in the Boston area in the aftermath of the bombings was a terrifying time. Many were on lockdown for days as law enforcement officers searched for the suspects. What we can learn from this is that a disaster or an emergency can happen in any city at any time. You never know [ Read More ]
Your Daily Dose of Inspiration
Posted May 3, 2013 (3 weeks ago) byIf you think you’re having a bad day, it’s nothing compared to the horror that Adrianne Haslet-Davis went through on April 15. Adrianne lost her left foot during the bombings in Boston when she was standing mere feet away from where one of the bombs went off. Losing a limb would be tough for anyone, [ Read More ]
Avoiding Dorm and Apartment Move-Out Fees
Posted April 30, 2013 (3 weeks ago) byMoving out of our dorms or apartments at the end of the semester or after graduation is often the last thing on our minds. School is out, and we want out of there. While you might not care what state your apartment is left in, your landlord does. Whether your landlord is the university or the [ Read More ]
