When I first started preparing to move into my “big girl” apartment after graduation, I thought I understood everything that I needed to do. Turns out, I was very, very wrong. When I was in college, I lived in an apartment complex that catered toward students — aka: We were extremely spoiled. They made everything [ Read More ]
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Dissecting the Student Loan Debate
Posted May 15, 2012 (3 days ago) by 0
For those of you who have recently graduated college and are now staring down a heck of a lot of debt, you’re not alone. Student loan debt has reached the $1 trillion mark and it’s a number that will continue to climb as the Senate has recently passed up a chance to extend a 3.4% [ Read More ]
Dealing With End-of-the-Semester Stress
Posted May 14, 2012 (4 days ago) by 0
Most of you are in the midst of wrapping up your semesters, either by cramming for those dreaded final exams or writing ridiculously long research papers. Throughout this process, the future might seem bleak. I’ve been there — sometimes it’s hard to imagine that you WILL actually be able to conquer those three finals, nail [ Read More ]
A Dangerous Game: Student Athletes and Head Trauma [Infographic]
Posted May 12, 2012 (6 days ago) by 0
Hard hits can be a frequent occurrence in school sports, but recognizing the symptoms of a concussion and other head trauma can be difficult, so it’s important for fellow students, parents and coaches to be educated about what to look for and how to respond. Learn about Nurse Practitioner Salary and Nursing@Georgetown
The Effects a Masters Degree Would Have on Your Income
Posted May 11, 2012 (1 week ago) by 1
It is a fact that when the economy goes south, enrollment rates at graduate school go up as many feel the exposure to MA and MS curriculums will increase their marketability. Higher education has traditionally been a financial hedge against recession, giving professionals of all ages the skills and training they need to get a [ Read More ]
5 Things Students Need to Do for Their Career Before They Graduate
Posted May 11, 2012 (1 week ago) by 1
There is no bigger transition in life than the transition into adult life. And the epitome of this transition is graduating from college and starting your working life. Yet, most of people still go to higher education straight out of high school. In this case the transition to college is not very difficult. You are [ Read More ]
Navigating Living at Home for the Summer
Posted May 10, 2012 (2 weeks ago) by 0
Most of you will be packing up and heading back home to spend quality time with Mom and Dad for the next few months now that school is out. Although some of you, I’m sure, are already moaning and groaning thinking about the fact you have to live in such close quarters with your parental [ Read More ]
The College Commute: To Live On or Off Campus
Posted May 7, 2012 (2 weeks ago) by 1
The time of transition from high school to college can be a bit overwhelming for students and their families. Increasing costs of education, including the cost of campus living, tosses kerosene on the charcoal and forcing many to turn to alternatives like accredited college classes online. However, for those still willing to take the plunge into [ Read More ]
Why Going to College and Living at Home Sucks
Posted May 3, 2012 (3 weeks ago) by 0
High school is over. You hung around the house all summer, throwing back more graduation parties than anyone person could possibly stomach, and you couldn’t be more ready for the next big step. For many high school graduates, that means College. As we all know, College means dorm life, dorm food, new friends and crazy [ Read More ]
No Excuses: Do What You Love
Posted May 2, 2012 (3 weeks ago) by 1
Last week, I wrote about the scary statistics of underemployment and unemployment for recent graduates. This week, I’m telling you to disregard that data. Yes, disregard all of that depressing statistical garbage you’ve been reading. While you should realize that some jobs don’t have high job placement rates (or high salaries), at the end of [ Read More ]
5 Websites/Apps I’m Obsessed With This Week
Posted April 30, 2012 (3 weeks ago) by 1
Another week brings more Internet and smartphone gadgets to play with! While not all of these are brand spankin’ new, these are all still great resources for you to explore. Here’s what has made my list and has me “geeking out” this particular week: Instagram OK, you iPhone junkies might scoff at me for this [ Read More ]
