While the summer months mostly stir up images of lounging around a pool or taking a vacation to the beach, you shouldn’t let your mind completely space out during the few months you have off of school. Even though you’re not taking classes, you’ve got to actively engage your brain so that you are still [ Read More ]
Life in College
Categories: Class, College Relationships, Internships, Life in College, School, Studying, Work
Balancing school and work is no easy task, but it is a reality that many college students, and particularly graduate students, face during their programs of study. Graduate school is already an overwhelming prospect to most pursuing their post-graduate education. Whether focused on the arts, humanities, social sciences, or professional programs, like nursing and business, [ Read More ]
Categories: Life in College
When you’re packing and preparing to start your freshman year, there are a thousand thoughts running through your head. Believe me, I’ve been there and know just how stressful it can be. Although my mother was a huge help to me, there were so many things I wish I had knew before setting foot on [ Read More ]
Categories: Health, Life in College, School
The question posed in this headline is one of the hardest ones you will face throughout your college years. The harsh reality is that sometimes you do need to say goodbye to friendships — and it will hurt and be uncomfortable — but you need to make sure you’re keeping yourself surrounded by people that [ Read More ]
Categories: College Relationships, Everything, Friends, Life in College, Roommates
A recent experience got me thinking about job and internship interviews and all of the advice we’re given along the way as we embark into the real world. While a lot of emphasis is put on what we’re supposed to do/dress like/say, the focus isn’t usually on what you’re NOT supposed to do. Sometimes, even [ Read More ]
Categories: Internships, Life in College, Work
I don’t know about any of you, but I was a HUGE fan of ABC Family’s hit show “Greek” when it was still on the air. The series chronicles the lives of students in the Greek system at a college in Ohio and how they deal with different situations that are synonymous with the collegiate [ Read More ]
Categories: College Relationships, Family, Friends, Internships, Life in College, People
Social media is increasily becoming a more vital part of our everyday lives – even in the job search. I didn’t realize just how important it was to build up and maintain my social media accounts until I went on a job interview and the person interviewing me mentioned he had looked at my Twitter. [ Read More ]
Categories: College Relationships, Entertainment, HOT Topics, Internships, Life in College, News, School
Let’s face it: Being a college freshman is straight-up scary. Not only are you away from your parents for the first time, but you’re likely living in a new city and dealing with making a whole new set of friends. Being a new freshman and a college transfer is never easy, but if you keep an [ Read More ]
Categories: College Relationships, Friends, Life in College, Love, Partying, Roommates, School
For four (or more) years, your primary goal was working toward earning your diploma. Now that you have it, your next goal suddenly isn’t so tangible. If you haven’t been able to find a job yet, your post-grad life is probably off to a rocky start. Thousands of you will still not have found jobs [ Read More ]
Categories: Internships, Life in College, School, Work
In This Section: Life in College
Dorm life is all about your life in the dorms at college. We’re here to tell you what it’s like living in a dorm, the differences between living on and off-campus, and what to bring with you when moving in. We’ll give you tips and advice on dealing with roommates, how to get the most out of your dorm space, how to deal with problems in the dorm, tips on communicating with your RA, neighbors, how to choose your roommates and how to decide if a dorm or apartment is right for you. Anything that you would want to know about dorm life in college, we’ve got the information for you!
