As you go through the college admissions process, applying for scholarships and preparing for the ACT, you may start to worry about going off on your own to a school where you potentially don't know anybody. Lucky for you, once you get to your dream college, there will be countless opportunities to make new friends. Here's a list to give you some ideas! 1. Invite people on your floor to do things - The best way to meet other students as a freshman is by living in the dorms. Your … [Read more...]
Jan
13
Volunteer Today: What you need to consider
Volunteer activities look great on your college applications, resumes, and graduate applications. Not only does volunteering help you to feel good about yourself, but is also helps you develop and grow as a person. Through volunteer work you will discover new paths and opportunities that you may never have considered. But before you commit yourself to an organization you should make sure that it is the best opportunity for you. Consider the following questions. How much time are you willing … [Read more...]
Jan
04
Entertainment on a Tight Budget
College is a time for learning, experimenting, and exploring. It’s the best time to discover new cultures and to try new activities. Both urban and rural universities provide students with unique opportunities for entertainment. From various music and dance scenes to excellent food and historical tours there is something to do. The problem is that the college budget is limited. Students' opportunites are severly restricted by the amount of funds they have available. So here are a few tips … [Read more...]
Nov
15
How Much is too Much?
Your tired. You have 15 classes a week. You have homework every night. Your editor wants you to write an extra piece for the newspaper this week. You have work from 2-7 every day. You want to sit on the couch and catch up on the Kardashians or watch a rerun of sports center. Your Mom is calling every day but you don’t have time for more than hello and goodbye. You feel like you never have time to spend with your friends unless its Friday night. Grocery shopping is a ridiculously long … [Read more...]
Nov
08
Where to Now? Finding the Best College for You
Finding the right college is difficult. But four or five years from now, when you’re about to receive your degree, you don’t want to look back on your college experience with regret. You don't want to wish that you had put a little more effort into finding the perfect fit for you. Hindsight is 20/20. So, here are the tips I wish I'd had as a high school senior. Information that might have helped me find the absolute best college experience. -Be realistic about what schools … [Read more...]
