Monthly Archives: December 2009

When was the last time you were on campus without your cell phone or iPod? What about the last time a day went by where you didn't check your Facebook, read a magazine, or watch your favorite TV show? For college students, the media and technology has become a way of life, and some don't [...]

New technology has made college life much easier, and computers specifically have changed the way we go about our daily activities on campus. With the click of a button, you can apply to a school on the other side of the country, obtain financial aid and scholarships, choose your classes for the next semester, and [...]

The following 100 lifehacks offer advice on all aspects of the college experience, from studying to having a social life to helping you find your way and get the most out of your college years.

As society changes, the importance of tradition becomes more evident, and this is especially true on college campuses. In an environment that can become stressful due to the importance of your studies, tradition serves to keep you grounded. It's a way for you to connect with your fellow students while immersing yourself in the unique [...]

You have already left your hometown to relocate to another city somewhere far away for four years while you complete your college education. Now that you have been there for three years, another change in scenery may be just what the doctor ordered and studying abroad can be the remedy. Many universities offer their students [...]

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It's never too early to start thinking about applying for college and what sorts of information you may want to include in your application packet. Some people think it's only grades and SAT scores that colleges are interested in, but the truth is that most college admissions staffs will be looking for a well-rounded individual [...]

During registration season at the end of each semester, sites like RateMyProfessors.com suddenly see a spike in traffic. Students from across the country flood these types of sites twice a year to rant about their current professors and scope out the reviews of potential new ones. Many search for the elusive "easy" classes where professors [...]

Putting in hard work and not getting paid a single penny for it may seem like anything but a good idea, but it can actually be a valuable experience for college students and recent graduates. Internships are basically like unpaid jobs where interns will bust their humps and receive no monetary rewards. However, internships will [...]

The pressure to be more environmentally friendly, coupled with the insane rising price of gasoline, is making public transportation look more attractive than ever. If you are attending school in a relatively populous city far from home, you are in luck. Most big cities, especially those with a sizeable population of university students, offer great [...]