Monthly Archives: June 2010

Exams are a stressful time for any college student. A lot is riding on each exam you take, and it's a moment of truth when you find out whether you've actually learned from your class or not. It's easy to get a little freaked out before exams, but by getting prepared and putting the work in, you should be able to do well on any exam you face. Do the prep work. Go to class, missing meeting times only infrequently and when it's necessary. Listen to your professor, participate, and take notes. Doing all of these things will help you learn and retain information along the way. Study. It's the hard, simple truth: if you want to do well on …

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When you think about how much money you and your family are shelling out for you attend college, you want to make sure you are getting the most rewarding experience for your money. One of the biggest components of this formula is taking classes with excellent professors. A great professor is an individual that relays information to his or her students in a meaningful and thoughtful manner. Many professors seem too concerned with their tenure and lose sight of why they are truly in the teaching profession. The ones that you will remember are ones who want to see their students succeed in the classroom and beyond. A professor's goal should not simply be to have all their students merely …

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You should take the time to enjoy your college years, but there's no denying the benefits of speeding things up a bit. You'll graduate earlier, starting your career at an advantage, and you'll also be able to save some money on tuition by not spreading your studies out over several semesters. Supercharging your way through college is not for everyone, but it's a great option for some students. Here's how you can speed your way through to your degree. Start college while you're in high school. Take AP classes to get college credit before you've even gotten your high school diploma. Taking enough AP classes can have you starting college as a sophomore and easily shave a couple semesters off …

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From contemporary books that have been made into popular films to classic literature by critically respected authors, chick lit can serve to boost your mood, offer witty social commentary, and help you deal with real-life issues with a modern sensibility.

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If you were fortunate to have a forward thinking high school teacher, you may have already been introduced to a course syllabus. Once you reach college, the syllabus is fairly universal. It is carefully constructed by the professor to include all pertinent information about his or her course for the whole semester. For larger classes, it is a way to cut down on answering repetitive questions. It includes a schedule for the semester of assignments, readings, tests, etc. It should list the required and recommended texts for the class. It will give an overview of the material to be covered over the semester. It will also include "housekeeping" information, such as attendance policies, grading procedures, and classroom expectations. Ultimately, the …

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It's a tough truth to accept right after graduation: your degree isn't a guarantee that you'll find a great job, or any job at all. Rejection is a normal part of every job search, but in the current economy, everyone from well-paid executives to rookie job searchers are having trouble finding permanent placement. While certain industries like health care are in desperate need of certified professionals, not all organizations have the funds to hire them. Other industries, like print journalism, are struggling just to survive, and most employers aren't thinking about hiring anyone new for a while. So how are you supposed to deal with flat-out rejection over and over again after you've worked so hard to graduate? You're going …

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Not every college demands its students to study a foreign language. Many schools will waive the requirement if the student took enough courses in high school or passed a placement test allowing them to opt out. However, there are many advantages to studying a foreign language at the university level. As we move towards a much more global society, the ability to connect with people around the world is becoming more important. Being fluent in another language puts you in a much stronger position when it comes time to looking for jobs in the marketplace. If you can find time in your course schedule to take a couple semesters of another language, then you will be improving your communications skills …

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Between clients, meetings, and actually going to court, it’s a wonder some of these lawyers have time to blog.

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Finding childcare is a challenge for some college and graduate school students, whether you're going back to school, taking some classes during your kids' summer break, or have welcomed a little one before graduation. Schools aren't always forthcoming with providing options or even information for parents enrolled in school, especially on undergraduate campuses, and you might feel like it's a catch-22: if you're going to school full-time, you have less income to fund child care, but if you're working part-time in addition to going to school, you need to pay for more child care while you're at your job. We know you're on a budget with books, tuition, rent and supplies, and even if you're getting help from financial aid, …

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College campuses are germ factories. Picture a typical college campus: thousands of young students living in close quarters that are probably not kept optimally clean for months at a time. In a dormitory, possibly hundreds of students are sharing the same bathroom. There is no way to sugar coat this situation. Inevitably, students get sick during their college years. It is never fun to be sick, especially when you feel like you are missing out on so much even if you are just laid up in bed for a couple of days. All hope is not lost as there are some steps students can take to limit their vulnerability to sickness. Colleges and universities have strict health codes they must …

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