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The Complete Guide to Business Casual Attire for Women
If you are a college student, you may have to wear business casual when giving presentations at school or attending networking events. Most employers have a more relaxed dress code these days, so you could wear business casual to your job interviews or internships. But what’s business casual? “Business casual” usually denotes a style of… Read More
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7 Tips: How to Be the Best Roommate Ever
For many university students, the commencement of a new school year means the beginning, or resumption, of a crazy lifestyle of living on ramen and quick meals while living in close quarters with a roommate. No matter who your roommate is—stranger, best friend, or someone in between—the person you will be living with all year… Read More
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The Kardashians Inspire Northern Arizona University Graduate Student’s Academic Career
“Any press is good press” has long been an adage echoed by public relations (PR) professionals. Equally important is the notion of staying in the news cycle. Long before President Trump followed these two doctrines to tweet his way into the White House, the Kardashians dominated news for more than a decade by adhering to… Read More
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8 Creative Ways to Decorate Your Dorm Room
College dorms are generally small and bleak, but there are many easy ways to make it a home for the nine months you live there. Take the time to make your dorm room a space you can relax in, so you can enjoy living on campus. Here are eight creative ways to decorate your room… Read More
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University of Central Florida Researchers Develop Technology That Helps People with Prosthetics Play Video Games
Researchers at the University of Central Florida (UCF) School of Visual Arts and Design have partnered with Limbitless Solutions (Limbitless), a nonprofit company staffed mostly by former and current UCF students, to develop a new technology that enables users with prosthetics to operate a game controller that allows muscle movements to send signals to sensors.… Read More
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The Moon’s Interior May Actually Be Rich in Water, According to Brown University Researchers
Scientists at Brown University have used satellite data to discover water within ancient explosive volcanic deposits on the Moon, indicating that its interior contains substantial amounts of indigenous water. They found that volcanic deposits distributed across the surface of the Moon contained a surprisingly large amount of trapped water in comparison with surrounding terrains. The… Read More
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New Discovery by University of Newcastle Researchers Has Potential to Stop Female Biological Clock
Researchers at the University of Newcastle (UON) in Australia have made a discovery that may help stop the aging of female eggs. Their discovery lends hope to women who hope to have children at a later stage in their lives. The research team, which includes members of UON’s Reproductive Science Group, is led by Bettina… Read More
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Singing As Therapy: Northern Arizona University’s Choir for People with Parkinson’s Disease
The Mountain Tremors, Northern Arizona University’s choir in Flagstaff, Arizona, helps residents with Parkinson’s keep the detrimental effects of the disease at bay. Parkinson’s is a progressive movement disorder that is currently classified as an incurable neurological disease. Over time, the disease erodes one’s ability to move, speak, think and emote. While Parkinson’s is not… Read More
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Cardiff University Researchers Get Closer to A Cure for Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s affects more than half a million people in the UK and more than five million people in the U.S. Now, researchers led by Cardiff University are closer to finding a cure for dementia after discovering two risk genes that could lead scientists to understand the brain of those with the disease. “These genes reinforce… Read More
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San Francisco State University Graduate Student Studies Female Musculature for Space Travel
A San Francisco State University student analyzed muscle biopsies from a previous study initiated at California State University, Long Beach and discovered unexpected results regarding female musculature. Marsh found that female astronaut musculature can manage a prolonged spaceflight better than male astronauts’ because their muscles might not be as affected during spaceflight. Kaylie Marsh is… Read More
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5 Ways to Pay Off College Student Loans Faster
*Updated January 31, 2020 U.S. student debt hit $1.6 trillion in 2019, and the average undergrad is borrowing about $30,000 to pay for their college education. Student loan indebtedness has an adverse impact on the major life decisions typically made by young adults. According to a 2019 SoFI survey of more than 1,000 millennials, ages… Read More
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Applying for Financial Aid in 8 Easy Steps
College is expensive, but it may be possible for you to get financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships and student loans — both federal and private. So, you should definitely apply for financial aid. You can save yourself up to tens of thousands of dollars each school year by applying for financial aid. … Read More
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5 Qualities of Good College Advisors
Many universities assign academic advisors to students in hopes of pairing a successful duo, so students can have an enriching educational experience. While these pairings are meant to be helpful, sometimes the assigned advisors may not be the right fit or they may lack specific qualities needed to help students succeed in the university setting.… Read More
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No Greek Life? No Problem!
The media’s portrayal of Greek life in college ranges from a well-rounded organization that promotes philanthropy and academia to students with the “Work Hard, Play Hard” mentality. Greek life on campus has its benefits, but there are universities that do not have Greek life present on campus for various reasons, which may include religious reasons,… Read More
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5 Ways to Stay Safe on College Campuses
Once students arrive at their college campuses, it is easy to forget the outside world. College campuses can be a bubble for young adults where they can forget about some of the dangers of the world. Unfortunately, there are many dangers associated with navigating campus at night. Universities recognize the dangers and have invested in… Read More
