Category Archives: College Life

4 Reasons Every College Student Should Consider Studying Abroad By Robyn Scott

The college experience should allow students to start out in a stable and profitable career while also broadening their horizons and introducing them to different cultures and personality types. College helps students transition from adolescence to adulthood and gives them an opportunity to take advantage of myriad different experiences that exposes them to new environments and ideas. One of the best ways for students to broaden their horizons is by taking a semester abroad. Living in a different country helps students improve foreign language skills while immersing themselves in tons of new cultural experiences that will create memories to last a lifetime.

 

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Four Ways to Balance Your Social Life with Studies, and Pursue Your Passion at College By Adela Belin

The college phase is widely considered as the golden years of a student’s life. With so much to do and learn, it is the time when a student truly grows as a person. But, often, we have also seen many starry-eyed students go on to become depressed and low in spirits as enough time passes in the university. Things take on a mundane spin, and high-stress levels build up. They face severe mental problems, such as anxiety and depression, and end up being lost and conflicted. To every bright side, there is a dark one. College has the promise to provide you with the best days of your lives, but it can also be the dark chasm you can succumb yourself to if you do not manage things well.

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New Semester? 4 Grade-Saving Necessities You Can’t Afford to Skimp On By Emma Sturgis

You don’t escape back-to-school shopping lists in college. The items you need simply scale up. Rather than shopping for glue sticks and craft paper, you’ll need planning and note taking basics, a tablet or laptop, high-speed Internet service, and an ergonomic desk and chair set. You’ll also need to know how best to implement these tools, so keep reading.

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5 Ways to Prepare for Your First Year of College this Fall By Robyn Scott

Students are on their way to their first year of college and looking forward to all of the exciting things they’ll learn and all the new people they get to meet. In this first adult stage of life many students find the transition to be somewhat overwhelming and end up feeling unprepared. These feelings can take away from the many positive elements of the college experience so it’s better to think about what students can do in order to prepare ahead of time and smooth the transition to post-secondary education.

 

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What Most Students Miss When It Comes to Campus Security By Eileen O'Shanassy

Most students starting college are both excited and nervous to get started in this new phase of life. Not surprisingly, they have a lot on their minds including classes, extracurricular activities, clubs, sports, and more. Unfortunately, many college students don’t give a thought to the security of their property while away at school. This opens the door for thieves to take advantage of new, unsuspecting students. Consider five security mistakes many students make when they go away to college.

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Dorm Considerations to Look into Your First Year By Eileen O'Shanassy

Living in the dorms can be fun and exciting as a freshman, but it can also be unfamiliar and scary. For many students, this is the first time they have ever been away from home for an extended period of time and the first experience making their way on their own. Here are a few tips that will help you adjust to living in the dorms and on your own for the first time.

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5 Things College Students Can Do this Summer to Graduate on Time By Robyn Scott

Graduating on time is the primary goal of every college student; they get to start their career earlier and avoid paying unnecessary tuition if they can be in and out of college in four years. Unfortunately, it’s a challenge for most students to be able to finish all their requirements in the allotted amount of time. It’s difficult to get into required courses and navigating a path to graduation can be confusing. Fortunately, there are many things students can do over the summer to ensure a timely graduation so they can move on to the next stage of their life.

 

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Student Finance: Money Saving Tips for University First-Timers By Emma Miller

Going off to college is the time when you’ll acquire some skills that might help you live more comfortably both during your studies and later in your life. One of those skills is managing money and developing financial responsibility. Since many students live on a tight budget, they need to acquire some budget-friendly habits that will help them cut any unnecessary expenses and even increase their savings. Here are some money-saving tips that will make your college life more comfortable and enjoyable.

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Five Reasons College Students Should Work as a Peer Tutor this Summer By Robyn Scott

Many college students choose to work as a peer tutor either to prepare for a career in education or to help their fellow classmates tackle a difficult subject they themselves happen to excel in. Whatever a student’s strengths may be, there are many reasons they should consider working as a peer tutor on their college campus this summer. In addition to helping out fellow students, peer tutors gain valuable experience in leadership, get to review their own academic skills, and build their resume to help them start a career upon graduation.

 

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9 Apps That Help International Students Adjust to Life in the United States By Ethan Miller

The United States of America is one of the most sought after education hubs in the world, attracting students from all across the globe. Irrespective of culture, creed or nationality, students from all walks of life harbor the American dream of making it big by pursuing the degree of their choice from one of the best US universities.

 

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