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Women Killin’ It in Sustainability Research
Sustainability research has become one of the most important fields in science, particularly as global populations continue to rise and earth’s resources are increasingly spread thin. Luckily, many brilliant minds are working to investigate topics such as clean energy, sustainable food systems, and climate change — and women are often at the forefront of such… Read More
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100+ Fashion Discounts for Women
Looking to save on women’s fashion? We got you covered. Here are more than 100 fashion discounts for women that we found using the Student Save Engine: 7 For All Mankind – Save up to 45% on women’s sale items, including denim, shirts, pullovers, sweatshirts, tees, tanks and jackets. American Eagle – Save up to… Read More
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9 Tips for Working While in College
Working while you’re still in college can give yourself real-world work experience, a quality that makes students far more desirable in the eyes of employers. However, working part-time and going to school is no easy task. It is quite a challenge to balance work and school, not to mention trying to make room for other… Read More
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The Top 100 Universities in the U.S. Based on Post-Graduation Earnings to Tuition Ratio
How much money can I make 10 years from now, and how much would I have to spend on tuition to make that amount? These are important questions that prospective college students should keep in mind when choosing a school. Unfortunately, while students have many ways to compare prospective higher education choices, few tools focus… Read More
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How to Survive Your First Career Fair in 9 Steps
As fall approaches and the Halloween season draws near, college students delight in haunted houses, pumpkin-spice-everything and classic horror movies. However, for some college students, the biggest spook of all — finding a job after graduation — can be scarier than Pennywise the Clown jumping off the screen of a midnight showing of Stephen King’s… Read More
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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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30 Quick Scholarships Worth $100,000+
Most of these scholarships will only take a few minutes to apply to. Some just require filling out a form to enter and others require writing less than 500 words. There are no long essays to write for any of these scholarships! 1. I Have a Dream Scholarship – $1,500 – Apply annually by January 31… 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 Top 100 Universities in the U.S. Based on Post-Graduation Liquidity
How much money will I have in my wallet 10 years from now? That is a question prospective college students should keep in mind when choosing a school. Unfortunately, while students have many ways to compare prospective higher education choices, few tools focus on the numbers that matter most, as in, how different a college… Read More
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6 Tips to Develop Creative and Critical Thinking Skills Essential for the Information Age
Today’s job market has very little room for routine work. The information age calls for creative-minded engineers, designers, and researchers to propel our technological advancements. Creative and critical thinking skills enable people to come up with innovative solutions for everyday problems. Recent advancements in technology and sustainability demonstrate that the world is drifting away from… 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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7 Tips to Build a Network While You’re in College
Just because you’re still a college student doesn’t mean you should leave learning how to network effectively for later. Prepare for launching your career right now. The connections you make in college may become instrumental later in life. People you meet while working side jobs or during internships, professors who teach at your college, recent… 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
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Study Tips: 7 Ways to Retain Information Better
A college education of any sort requires immense reading, writing, and studying. A moment of freedom or leisure will be quickly followed by a bombardment of papers and exams. A college workload can be overwhelming. The best way to remedy the anxiety and stress caused by your classes is to find a proper way to… Read More
