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Everything You Need to Know About Student Health Insurance
College students have loads of things to worry about, such as paying tuition, working out class schedules, and of course, studying for finals. With so much on their plate, it’s not surprising that health insurance isn’t on their mind. Students often completely forget about health insurance. If you’re one of these students, start reading. [divider]… Read More
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NYC Brunch Guide for College Students on a Budget
New York City is known for its delicious, mouth-watering brunches, but when you’re a student on a strict college budget, it can be frustrating to live next door to the most expensive brunch spots. Sometimes it seems like the closest I can get to delectable avocado toast and stacks of warm pancakes is looking at… Read More
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Participate in National Pecan Month!
Snacking healthy is good for you and the pecan nut is a great choice. You can incorporate pecans in a meal or snack or eat them separately. Pecans are low in calories, naturally free of sodium, tasty, crunchy, and a great source of protein for days when you don’t want to eat meat. Pecans are… Read More
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Pros and Cons of Living On Campus vs. Off Campus
Undergraduate students have the exciting opportunity to live away from home. Most universities and colleges provide dorms for students, but some also give students the option to live off campus. The off-campus option is usually for the upperclassmen rather than incoming freshmen. In fact, many universities and colleges require freshmen to live on-campus for the… Read More
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New Device From MIT and UC Berkeley Pulls Water From Dry Air
Just a week ago, I wrote about the dire need for safe water around the world and the role of universities in this fight. I’m happy to report that two universities have come up with yet another invention that will help alleviate the water crisis. The device, which extracts water from dry air, is the brainchild of… Read More
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Nitro Parent Scholarship – $2,000 – Apply Every Month
Nitro is a website that helps students make informed decisions about paying for college. The company provides reviews of student loan lenders and information about scholarships, financial aid, and more. Nitro offers the $2,000 Nitro Scholarship to support one student each month. Applying is very easy. Students or parents can apply by filling out a… Read More
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The Complete Resume Guide for College Students – 12 Rules for Resume Perfection!
Are you ready to apply for an internship while in college, or for a job after graduation? Are you confused by the advice you’ve been given or read online? There is so much information out there, but I believe college students will do well if they just follow these 12 rules. Rule #1 – Assemble… Read More
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Free Speech on College Campuses
Activism is a staple of the modern college campus. Colleges and universities are some of the most politically charged environments where political expression of clashing ideas and views are usually encouraged. For more than 400 schools across the country, however, the right to stand up for those views is limited to an area set by… Read More
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5 Tips for the Ever-Changing Major in College
Deciding what you want to do for the rest of your life is hard. Thinking about the major to take to get there is harder still. What is even harder is not knowing what you want to do and still needing to choose a major. That was the issue for me. When applying to colleges,… Read More
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The Daunting Task: How to Prepare for Finals Week
Finals week is right around the corner, and stress levels are coming to a boil. Jaws are starting to clench and hair is getting messier by the minute. Coffee shops may love this time of year, but for most students, this is the week we dread. Finals are inevitable; it is just something we have… Read More
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5 Easy Tips to Avoid Senior 15
Senior year of college is an experience you’ll never forget. From turning 21 to having real world jobs, you will be going through a whole bunch of new life changes. But a common trend goes unnoticed throughout senior year — the health changes that take place among seniors. When you have just about a hundred… Read More
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Georgetown Course on ‘Launching the Venture’ Launches New Student Authors
The business world is changing, as more and more college students seem to be steering themselves away from the world of big corporations and big business and opting to start their own business. This entrepreneurial mindset is spreading like wildfire, fueling creative visions and helping create employment opportunities across the country. The term ‘startup’ has… Read More
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Universities Help to Alleviate Water Crisis
Water makes up 65 percent of our body mass, and we can’t survive more than 3 days without it. Yet our water is in jeopardy, mostly from problems we created. In this article, we address the urgent need for action — to ensure access to safe water, to preserve the planet’s freshwater, and to fix… Read More
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Sustainability Week at Ithaca College
These days, sustainability has become one the most popular terms in the professional world, spanning many different industries. There has never been a more appropriate time for great minds to create new ways of taking care of our planet and help us live as green a lifestyle as possible. This mindset has spread to colleges… Read More
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Universities Make Sustainable Energy a Priority
Universities across the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States are making sustainable energy a priority on their campuses. These environmental initiatives are reducing energy costs, countering carbon emissions, and making a visible commitment to sustainability evident to all students. Students are also actively involved in efforts to provide sustainable energy. [divider] University of… Read More
