It may seem like forever from now, but summer break will be here before you know it. And with summer break, comes either an internship or a part-time job. Or maybe both. If you haven’t started planning what you’re going to be doing this summer, you’re already far behind. Some internships have deadlines that were due [ Read More ]
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A bank that pays down your student loans—wait…what?
Posted February 8, 2013 byYou heard right. SmarterBank®, a new player in the world of online banking, can help you pay off your student loans faster. That makes SmarterBank a financial institution that helps you get out of debt instead of into it. It’s an irony for the ages, isn’t it? And a welcome one at that. CollegeCures recently [ Read More ]
Switch It Off – Learn When to Disconnect or You Might Just Miss Something Really Cool
Posted February 5, 2013 byOne of the strangest things I have seen in recent times is a group of college students on break in the Bahamas sitting in the most beautiful beach-side cafe glued to their iPhones, iPads and lap tops. The crystal clear water lapped against the white sand just a few steps away, yet these students were [ Read More ]
The College Student’s Guide to Valentine’s Day
Posted February 4, 2013 byHere it comes again … that horrible holiday that strikes the fear in single college students nationwide. It’s a holiday filled with chocolates and roses and enough affection to make your stomach turn. We’re getting closer and closer to Valentine’s Day 2013, a day that many of us dread as soon as February rolls around. [ Read More ]
So Beyonce May Have Lip Synced … Why Do We Care?
Posted January 30, 2013 byIn the aftermath of the inaugural festivities, we’ve all become much too focused on the wrong things. Case in point: Beyonce, who performed at the inaugural ceremony, is believed to have been lip syncing, which has caused an uproar nationwide. But, honestly, why do we care? Yes, this does take away from the integrity of her performance [ Read More ]
Drink Smarter Using FindTheBest Comparison Tools
Posted January 30, 2013 byAlcohol is never in short supply around college campuses. But as many of you will attest, the quality and variety of beverage options available at parties and tailgates is often sorely lacking.
Trade in Your 2013 Resolutions for a Bucket List
Posted January 29, 2013 byAs anyone who has recently had to wait in line for a treadmill at the gym will attest to, this is the season of resolutions. For many of us, our New Year’s traditions include coming up with a list of self-improvement resolutions. We begin the year by focusing on our shortcomings, and despite the best [ Read More ]
Staying Safe Online (And on Your Phone)
Posted January 22, 2013 byI know, I know, you’ve already heard a thousand and two lectures on “staying safe online.” I’m not here to lecture you yet again, but there are a few things I think you should know! 1. Put passwords on everything I don’t care if it’s inconvenient, but you’ve got to add passwords to all of [ Read More ]
Avoiding Cultural Miscues when Studying Abroad
Posted January 21, 2013 byAlthough we may not know it, our daily lives and actions are informed greatly by our understanding of cultural norms. In our native environments, these cultural norms are all but invisible because we’ve learned to adhere to them without even thinking about it. But when you leave your home to travel or live in a [ Read More ]
