Wondering what to expect when heading off to school? Not sure if you are ready to handle the world of studying, midterms, hookups, and partying? Get ready for college by preparing yourself for what lies ahead; be cautious of these things and you will find yourself lightyears ahead of your peers!
Category: School
As the most important part of attending college, this category offers you advice on choosing classes, how to arrange your class schedule, purchasing books and planning your course of study. But of course there is more to school than just planning: we also give you study tips, advice on time management, we show you how to form a relationship with your professor and peers, and how to succeed when you are feeling overworked or stressed out. We also cover tips on internships, jobs, and what happens after college; you know, graduation? Whether you need to find out the best place to buy your textbooks or how to deal with a lousy professor, we’ve got the tips and advice for you.
Are you tired of coming home to a messy, unorganized dorm, apartment, or room? Is your inability to organize your things getting in the way of you studying or being about to focus? Check out these tips on cleaning, getting organized, and how to maintain it all. If you need to get organized, this article is for you!
Why is it so hard to take our own advice? We dish it out, we serve it straight-up, and yet we cannot swallow an ounce of our own recipe. What is it about our own advice that we do not see as valid? Why are the problems of our friends so easy to diagnose while we can’t seem to find a suitable remedy for ourselves? Find out the answers and how to start taking your OWN advice!
New to college? Looking for a new reputation? Don’t try too hard. New reputations can mean new trouble. Learn on how to build a positive image for yourself and what to avoid when heading off to college. This applies not only to college students, but those entering high school or a new job.
Think all the hott girls are dumb or all the smart guys are ugly? Think again! Stereotypes are being defied in this new study that suggests the EXACT opposite! Read this to find out what scientists have found about beauty and brains, and whether or not you should be worried!
Ever had something crazy happen to you in your dorm? You’re not alone. Read these two stories about crazy experiences these students had living in their college dorms. Not sure what to expect when heading off to college? This may open your eyes a bit!
Does success come from careful planning or random luck and spontaneity? Can you plan for every decision you make in your life or should you let things happen naturally? Find out what to do when you are faced with big decisions and how to make the right choices for you and your future!
Thinking about joining an organization, but your school doesn’t offer what you’re looking for? Don’t worry! There are ways you can start up your own organization and make history on your campus. After all, we all belong somewhere, so why not create your own place?
Need a little extra money after tuition’s been paid off? Learn what a refund check is and how you can be eligible to receive one. If you are thinking of spending your refund check the minute it comes in the mail, maybe you should think twice; consider these reasons for saving the money instead!
Think you know the difference between going to a small vs large university? Not sure which is the right choice for you? Check out this series of articles on the pros and cons for both. Wondering about the SOCIAL SCENE at a small vs large university? Find out which suits you better here!
Are you discovering traits that you possess, but dislike in other people? Often times we will find ourselves disliking the same personalities traits in others that we see in ourselves. But why is this? Why do we find discomfort in familiarity? Find out more here!
If you think first impressions don’t matter, think again! Research has shown that people make relatively accurate and persistent evaluations based on rapid observations in less than half a minute! Read more about how our mind makes a first impression and why it should matter to you as a college student.
Are you REALLY happy? Do you find most aspects of your life to be fulfilling or do you think you could stand to make some changes? Do not continue living a life or doing something that is making you unhappy, make a change today by asking yourself these tough questions about your own life!
Sometimes, as college students, we run into situations that really challenging are mindset—like faith. Thinking about chaining your faith in college? Having trouble preserving it? Learn how to deal with both situations and how to accept faith.