Oct
13

On Campus- Getting Involved

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Get involved!             The great thing about heading off to college is the plethora of newfound freedom. Moving out of your parent’s house for the first time is a daunting, yet extremely exciting experience. Once you become settled at college, you will have a completely new life to live. You make your own schedule, have new friends, have a different learning atmosphere and the ability to basically do what you want when you want. Most college students were involved in many … [Read more...]

Oct
11

No Taxation With Education

“No Taxation With Education”: 3 Strategies in The Textbook Revolution You Should Join “No taxation without representation!” was the battle cry of colonial Americans. They believed that desperate times (unfair tax legislation from the English Parliament) called for desperate measures (rebellion and revolution). With today’s rising textbook prices (not to mention the American economy), students in particular should find themselves rebelling with a whole new chant: “No taxation … [Read more...]

Oct
05

The Wonders of Social Networking

The Wonders of Social Networking             I’m sure when you were applying to college you always heard horror stories about students getting rejected from certain schools because of the way they were portrayed on their Facebook pages. Although Facebook, Twitter and other social networks can give insight into your personal life, they can also be incredibly helpful when actually living away from home. Imagine… every day you are finished with class and are heading to hang out … [Read more...]

Sep
30

Dorm Room Theft Prevention Tips

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Dorm Room Theft Prevention Tips It’s sad to say, but thievery is everywhere. At any moment of the day, a person’s possessions are stolen. While most college students naively assume that no one would steal their computer, cell phone, car keys, ipad, ipod, blackberry, etc., just the opposite is true. The following are steps that you can take to prevent theft in your dorm room while enjoying college life. Tip #1: Lock Your Dorm Room Door One of the easiest ways for students to get … [Read more...]

Sep
30

The Best and Worst Study Places in College

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The Best and Worst Study Places in College College provides great privileges to students, but also great responsibilities. After college admission comes the hard work of studying, reading, writing, and researching. During crunch times such as midterms and final exams, students can lessen their frustration by finding great places to study. A good study place is one that calms the nerves and focuses the mind. The Best Study Places at College Absolutely the best place to study in … [Read more...]

Sep
30

Living Away From Home Means Cleaning Your Room On Your Own

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Living Away From Home Means Cleaning Your Room On Your Own That’s right. No Mom or Dad telling you when or how to clean your room or for some, no one to clean up after you. Getting used to this can take a little while, but ultimately, with a few tips, you can maintain a clean, pest free room while living in dorms. One of the biggest problems that most people complain about when heading off to college is the abundance of bugs and rodents such as mice during the winter. One of the … [Read more...]

Sep
27

Don’t Settle For Less: How To Make College Life Work For You

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Don’t Settle For Less: How To Make College Life Work For You College is an exciting time for new high school graduates. It is a time of happiness, a time to celebrate the end of grade-school days. However, it can also be a time of sadness and loneliness as many students travel states away from their home and friends for the next four years. Some students are fortunate to make contacts in their classes due to former high school friends and classmates but most are not so fortunate. For … [Read more...]