Sam Benezra

  • How Connect-In-Place Bridges Educational Gaps

    How Connect-In-Place Bridges Educational Gaps

    The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented effect on teens’ education and mental health. During the national quarantine period in 2020, a strong majority of teens reported feelings of anxiety, isolation and missing out on key life experiences. And nearly one-third of students said that the pandemic has disrupted their academic futures. As the pandemic… Read More

  • YIS Offers Free Financial Literacy Education Resources to Students

    YIS Offers Free Financial Literacy Education Resources to Students

    Financial literacy is an essential life skill that enables people to develop a personal safety net, reduce their stress over money and prepare for the future. Yet many students leave college without any education in finance or understanding about financial planning. In fact, a majority of American test-takers are unable to pass a basic financial… Read More

  • Experience Lab at Penn Helps College Graduates Launch Their Careers

    Experience Lab at Penn Helps College Graduates Launch Their Careers

    After spending four years or more pursuing a college education, many recent graduates find that their undergraduate degree alone does not guarantee employment in a competitive job market. As of December 2021, just over 40 percent of recent college graduates hold positions that do not require a college degree. Employers often look for candidates who… Read More

  • What is a Gap Year?

    What is a Gap Year?

    After graduating from high school, most students move directly into college, enrolling in classes for the fall semester. However, it is becoming increasingly common for students to break with this tradition, opting instead to defer their freshman enrollment to take a gap year.  A gap year is a one-year period where students take a break… Read More

  • How to Improve Your Grades

    How to Improve Your Grades

    When you are struggling in class, it can feel defeating. Even the best students can find themselves underperforming in a subject or stuck in an academic rut, where no matter how hard they try, they keep falling behind. In this situation, improving your grades can seem daunting, but it is not insurmountable. There are no… Read More

  • How to Start a Memorial Scholarship

    How to Start a Memorial Scholarship

    *Updated February 3, 2022 Every year, millions of students struggle to find the funds to attend college. Awarding a scholarship to a student in need makes a substantial difference in their lives, and can go a long way to help them avoid the trap of post-graduate student debt.  If someone you love has recently passed,… Read More

  • Benefits of Volunteering for Students

    Benefits of Volunteering for Students

    Should you volunteer in high school and college? Volunteering as a student is a great way to give back to your community and help those in need. Beyond benefiting your community, however, volunteering has various personal benefits: it can help your career path, improve your college and graduate school applications, help you meet new people,… Read More

  • 10 Best Study Abroad Programs

    10 Best Study Abroad Programs

    Finding the right study abroad program can seem daunting. With thousands of programs available and many locations to choose from, narrowing down your options can be difficult. Here, we have compiled a list of the best study abroad program providers. These organizations were selected based on program quality, educational quality, student support, and the uniqueness… Read More

  • 25 Best Places to Study Abroad

    25 Best Places to Study Abroad

    If you love to travel and experience new cultures, studying abroad in college is an essential experience. Rarely in your life will you be afforded the opportunity to spend months immersing yourself in a different culture like you can when you study abroad. While 55 percent of American students choose to study in Europe, every… Read More

  • 20 Free MIT Courses You Can Take Online

    20 Free MIT Courses You Can Take Online

    We don’t all have the grades to make it into MIT, but anyone with just a laptop, an internet connection, and a desire to learn can take classes taught by MIT professors. There are dozens of MIT courses available online through online education provider edX — and they can all be audited for free. Students… Read More

  • The Complete Guide to Merit Scholarships

    The Complete Guide to Merit Scholarships

    Merit-based scholarships help millions of students pay their way through college each year. Designated for high-achieving students, these scholarships are often hard to get and frequently involve intensive application processes. But they also often pay out large awards and sometimes offer non-monetary support as well in the form of mentorship and guidance. If you are… Read More

  • 50 Inspirational Quotes for Students

    50 Inspirational Quotes for Students

    College is filled with difficulties and riddled with road bumps. But don’t let the stress of it knock you off your path. Gaining an education and achieving your goals requires perseverance, dedication, and motivation. When faced with distractions, sometimes all you need to get back on track is a little inspiration.  Here are 50 quotes… Read More

  • National Merit Scholarship: Everything You Need to Know

    National Merit Scholarship: Everything You Need to Know

    Every year, about 1.6 million high school juniors across the United States take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). For most test-takers, this exam serves as a trial run for the SAT. But for the top one percent of test-takers, this exam presents a chance to win a National Merit Scholarship, a prestigious… Read More

  • 35 Best High School Graduation Gifts

    35 Best High School Graduation Gifts

    High school graduation is one of the most pivotal events in any person’s young life. No matter whether a graduate is going straight to college, taking some time off from school, or entering the workforce, completing high school is a monumental achievement! Help celebrate their accomplishments with a gift that will help them move seamlessly… Read More

  • 30 Best Gifts for College Students

    30 Best Gifts for College Students

    Gift shopping for college students doesn’t need to be difficult. From dorm room furnishings to travel accessories, there are countless gifts that the college student in your life will find both fun and useful.  Here are 30 gift ideas that any college student will love. Graduation Gifts – Table of Contents Technology  Laptops Tablets Portable… Read More

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