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Universities That Offer Free Undergraduate Tuition
Education is one of the most important assets anyone can have. With rising costs of tuition and fees in the U.S., however, many students may not view higher education as an option for them. If you are considering higher education, don’t let the cost intimidate you. While the costs of education has been rising in… Read More
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6 Reasons You Should Love Your University Library
It is often difficult to find quiet spaces on campus. To avoid loud roommates and technological distractions, students often seek an alternative place to study and get work done in a productive environment. Libraries are ideal for that purpose, and many universities and colleges offer more than one library and study space. Here are 6… Read More
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8 Networking Tips for College Students
Networking is the process of building relationships, so it’s not just collecting business cards or connecting on LinkedIn. It is a process of meeting new people, letting them know who you are, and what future opportunities you seek. According to LinkedIn, 85% of American jobs are filled through networking. There are all kinds of networking… Read More
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First Week of College: Dos and Don’ts
Arriving at college is an exciting and transformative moment in a young adult’s life. As students wave goodbye to their parents, little do their parents know that college may be more difficult for their loved ones than they imagined. Most students find it difficult to adjust to a new social scene and the challenges that… Read More
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9 Tips for College Students Considering Their First Credit Card
College is the perfect time to build a credit history, which you will need for the next stages in your life, such as renting an apartment, buying a car, or obtaining a mortgage. Since your credit score will follow you for life, it can either help or hinder your situation. It is therefore critical for… Read More
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4 Benefits of Having a Mentor in College
College is a time for navigation — navigating campuses, future career paths, social scenes, and a more independent life. The four-year journey many students take during their undergraduate years will contain some of their most memorable moments. While college is memorable, many decisions need to be made, such as picking a major, deciding on what… Read More
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8 Things You Should Know About Becoming a College Brand Ambassador
College brand ambassadors connect brands and students. They are in a unique position to establish and strengthen relationships between brands and students. It is the responsibility of a brand ambassador to introduce students to the brand and explain why they should purchase a certain product when they are constantly being bombarded by sales pitch. If… Read More
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Pursuing Your Passions in College
Tens of thousands of students attend and graduate from a university, but each student leaves with different experiences, including academics and extracurricular activities. While students are required to declare a major, they can still pursue many non-academic interests and discover new passions. Universities can have up to hundreds of clubs and activities, including intramural sports… Read More
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Two Universities in London Improve Creativity Through Brain Stimulation
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and Goldsmiths University of London have discovered a method that boosts creativity through electrical brain stimulation. Humans are wired to learn through experiences. Our problem-solving techniques usually require us to apply rules that we have previously learned to new situations. Problems that are more difficult often require… Read More
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5 Tips for College Students Living on a Budget
College students have different financial situations. While some students have to take out student loans, others may have their educational and personal expenses completely covered by their parents. Still others may have their educational expenses covered but not their personal expenses. Regardless of your financial situation, making a budget will help you think about your… Read More
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10 Employers with Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Today, with rising tuition rates, college students are carrying more student loan debt than ever. U.S. student loan debt is at $1.44 trillion with 44.2 Americans carrying the burden of their college educations for a significant part of their lives. It is no surprise then that students are increasingly seeking jobs that will pay enough… Read More
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Thinking About Becoming a Brand Ambassador? Here’s What You Need to Know
What do Apple, Amazon, American Eagle, Chubbies, Keurig, Red Bull, Victoria’s Secret, and ZipCar have in common? They all have employed students to get their brand message out on college campuses. These students are called “brand ambassadors,” and they help to bridge the gap between college students and brands. These brand ambassadors are not outsiders… Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About On-Campus Jobs
On-campus jobs are ideal for students because they are often part-time jobs with a school-friendly schedule. They are also a great way to network with administrators, faculty, and staff on campus. So, if you need to make money while in college, consider on-campus jobs. Here are some tips on on-campus jobs based on my experience in… Read More
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Rice University’s New Formula Will Help Prevent Flooding of the Yellow River
Two geologists at Rice University, Hongbo Ma and Jeffrey Nittrouer, have developed a formulaic system to predict and mitigate the frequent flooding of the Yellow River, or Huanghe in Chinese. Ma is a postdoctoral researcher from China who joined Rice University in 2014. The Huanghe is the third longest river in Asia and one of… Read More
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8 Note-Taking Tips for College Students
Notes in college are no joke. While you may think college lectures are “optional,” material on lectures will be introduced and taught in lectures. College students often depend on textbooks, but most semester-long college courses fail to cover the whole textbook during the semester. Textbooks are often loaded with material, and while nothing in a… Read More
