Month: February 2017

  • 8 Internship and Volunteer Abroad Programs for Nursing Students

    8 Internship and Volunteer Abroad Programs for Nursing Students

    Nursing is a profession that best suits the most caring individuals, so it’s not a surprise that nursing students are actively volunteering their time and medical expertise abroad to those who need it the most. There are millions of people in underprivileged areas who receive their sole medical care through organizations with volunteer programs. If… Read More

  • Applying Minimalism in College

    Applying Minimalism in College

    Minimalists believe that when we subtract unnecessary things that no longer warrant our energy from our lives, we can make room for the things that truly matter. Minimalism is, at its core, a basic mathematical method to get more meaning out of life. A common misconception about minimalism is that life is boring without material… Read More

  • 6 Best Essay Writing Resources for A-Students

    6 Best Essay Writing Resources for A-Students

    You started your studies with an intention to be an A-student, right? We all want to study as much as possible and achieve great results. We want to be part of prestigious colleges and universities. We want success. That’s not a crime. However, the educational system won’t let you have that success easily. You’ll have… Read More

  • Preparing Yourself for the Workforce

    Preparing Yourself for the Workforce

    Do you feel prepared for the workforce after graduation?  If your response is “Yes!”, you may be surprised to find out that the majority of employers have the opposite view. Just take a look at a 2016 survey by PayScale: 25% of recent grads consider themselves “extremely prepared” for a job, but only 8% of… Read More

  • Lafayette College Takes Action Against Travel Ban

    Lafayette College Takes Action Against Travel Ban

    Since the issuance of the executive order of January 27th, the ban and heavy travel regulations targeting 7 majority-Muslim countries have caused chaos and uproar nationwide. While many travelers, even those with legal visas and green cards find themselves detained at airports, others have been sent back to where they flew in from, sending waves… Read More

  • City College of San Francisco Will Offer Free Tuition to Residents

    City College of San Francisco Will Offer Free Tuition to Residents

    On Feb 8, San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee announced that the city will become the first in the country to offer all of its residents tuition free community college as early as the fall 2017 semester.  At a cost of $5.4 million to the city, this deal has the potential to cover up to 3,750… Read More

  • San Diego Mesa College Provides Food & Clothing to Students in Need

    San Diego Mesa College Provides Food & Clothing to Students in Need

    The costs of a college education has been steadily rising each year for many years now, and many students and their families find it more and more difficult to afford the tuition, room and board and the meal plans offered by colleges.  Even students who choose to live off campus find it difficult to pay… Read More

  • The College of Charleston and Trident Technical College Launch a Bridge Program

    The College of Charleston and Trident Technical College Launch a Bridge Program

    The College of Charleston in South Carolina is just one of the many colleges in the country to launch a bridge program.  Starting in the fall, the Charleston Bridge program will offer select students a jumpstart to their college education through a partnership with Trident Technical College (TTC), a two-year college, which is part of… Read More

  • Canadian Students Welcome Refugees with WUSC’s Resettlement Program

    Canadian Students Welcome Refugees with WUSC’s Resettlement Program

    Over the past year, I have volunteered with a great organization committed to building a more equitable and sustainable world through education called the World University Service of Canada (WUSC). In the process of doing so, I have learned a lot about volunteerism and the power of people working together to make the world a… Read More

  • How to Get College Professors to Like You

    How to Get College Professors to Like You

    Students often fail to remember that college professors have feelings too. It is very important to treat professors with respect. How your professor feels about you can influence how much time and effort they are willing to put into helping you with your course, along with how good of a recommendation they will write you… Read More

  • Cheap, Nutritious Foods to Keep the Stress Away

    Cheap, Nutritious Foods to Keep the Stress Away

    At one point in my college career, college and stress started to coincide and mean the same thing. Being on my own and gaining new independence is what college is all about, right? Let’s not forget to add the juggling of numerous exams, assignments, projects, social life, relationships, extracurriculars, laundry, a budget and more. A… Read More

  • How to Make a Home in Your Dorm

    How to Make a Home in Your Dorm

    I remember walking up and down the aisles at Target, pushing a heavy cart full of new fuzzy bath towels, plastic drawers, a trashcan, a new pan and broom, and every other item I would need for my new dorm. I can remember hearing my mom telling me that I should decorate my dorm room… Read More

  • Drop the Books & Plan a Cheap Spring Break

    Drop the Books & Plan a Cheap Spring Break

    With the mounting pressures of keeping up with classwork, working a part-time job and searching for internships to open up future career opportunities, today’s college students often forget to have fun. With spring break approaching quickly and summer break not far after that, it is imperative to find a week or two in your busy… Read More

  • Alan Lescht and Associates Essay Scholarship – $1,000 –  Apply Annually by October 17

    Alan Lescht and Associates Essay Scholarship – $1,000 – Apply Annually by October 17

    This is an annual scholarship. Bookmark this page and check back each year! [divider] Eligibility: Applicant must be currently attending or planning to attend a college or university in the next academic year. Applicant must be in good academic standing with her/his current educational institution. Applicant must have the permission of a legal guardian if… Read More

  • Guide for International College Students in America

    Guide for International College Students in America

    The United States of America has the largest international student population. The USA has come a long way in terms of its diverse student body and international education. Applying as an international student is a long and tedious process, but once it’s complete, you may begin feeling a little nervous about going to a completely… Read More

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