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Top 6 Reasons for Seeking International Diversity in Your College Choice

A diverse student body on college campuses is extremely valuable to all students and their learning experience. There are so many benefits to being surrounded by people from all over the world. Not only do you gain knowledge about other countries and cultures, but you also learn more about yourself in terms of distinguishing your… Read More
Applying Minimalism in College

Minimalists believe that when we subtract unnecessary things that no longer warrant our energy from our lives, we can make room for the things that truly matter. Minimalism is, at its core, a basic mathematical method to get more meaning out of life. A common misconception about minimalism is that life is boring without material… Read More
The College of Charleston and Trident Technical College Launch a Bridge Program

The College of Charleston in South Carolina is just one of the many colleges in the country to launch a bridge program. Starting in the fall, the Charleston Bridge program will offer select students a jumpstart to their college education through a partnership with Trident Technical College (TTC), a two-year college, which is part of… Read More
How to Get College Professors to Like You

Students often fail to remember that college professors have feelings too. It is very important to treat professors with respect. How your professor feels about you can influence how much time and effort they are willing to put into helping you with your course, along with how good of a recommendation they will write you… Read More
Cheap, Nutritious Foods to Keep the Stress Away

At one point in my college career, college and stress started to coincide and mean the same thing. Being on my own and gaining new independence is what college is all about, right? Let’s not forget to add the juggling of numerous exams, assignments, projects, social life, relationships, extracurriculars, laundry, a budget and more. A… Read More
How to Make a Home in Your Dorm

I remember walking up and down the aisles at Target, pushing a heavy cart full of new fuzzy bath towels, plastic drawers, a trashcan, a new pan and broom, and every other item I would need for my new dorm. I can remember hearing my mom telling me that I should decorate my dorm room… Read More
Guide for International College Students in America

The United States of America has the largest international student population. The USA has come a long way in terms of its diverse student body and international education. Applying as an international student is a long and tedious process, but once it’s complete, you may begin feeling a little nervous about going to a completely… Read More
Guide for Transferring College: Things You Should Know

Most of the attention during admission season is given to high school applicants, which means the transfer students get left behind. According to the National Association for College Admission Counseling, about a third of the students end up transferring to other universities. Here are 7 things about transferring that you might not know but should. 1.… Read More
7 Reasons to Study Abroad

Study abroad programs provide students with a unique experience where they get the opportunity to gain knowledge in a foreign country. For many students, this is the only time they can travel the world without any commitments. It is the perfect time to learn about a new culture and possibly yourself. It is one of… Read More
Major Concerns: What to Remember If You Feel Trapped By Your Degree

“What are you majoring in?” Students often encounter this question before they’ve even begun their college careers. It’s a logical question to ask someone who is in college, or about to be, but many students don’t have an answer. Among the throngs of students who enter our nation’s colleges every year, very few begin their… Read More
11 Cheap Ways To Avoid the Freshmen 15

Going into college as a freshman is the start to the journey of becoming an independent and responsible individual. The process of college is stressful, exciting, scary, fun, and it really tests limits on how much a single person can handle. The dreadful “Freshmen 15” weight gain is a big topic of conversation nowadays. Here… Read More
Open Letter to President Trump Advocating Education Exemption From Immigration Ban

February 1, 2017 Dear President Trump, Please carve out an education exemption from your executive order of January 27, 2017, entitled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States” (the “Order”). An education exemption will remove the unforeseen stress currently placed on the U.S. higher education system, while still adhering to the… Read More
Where to Look: The Best Websites for Finding the Perfect Internships

The more our college years progress, the more we face the pressure of having to find a job after graduating. For many students nationwide, the first logical step is to find an internship in one of their fields of interest. Unfortunately, this isn’t always easy. Modern technology has made it so that applying for internships… Read More
Pros and Cons: Graduating College Early

You go from being a college freshman to a senior in the blink of an eye, but college goes by even faster for those who graduate a year earlier. Many students are starting to graduate college in three years, rather than the expected four. Depending on how many credits you have, students can graduate a… Read More
After College Graduation: What Next?!

Graduating from university is very different from graduating from high school. People usually go in one of two ways after finishing college. The first path is continuing your education and entering a masters program, and the other is taking a break from school. While it might seem that these options are similar to those of… Read More