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Resources for College Students | Academics, Campus Life, Health & Wellness, Money & Finances
Academics 3 Fun and Creative Ways to Study for Exams 6 Note-Taking Skills You Need to Master in College 6 Simple but Proven Study Tips 8 Note-Taking Tips for College Students Best Ways to Boost Your Grade after Failing an Exam How to Ace Multiple Choice Tests How to Ace Take-Home Exams Study Tips: 7… Read More
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Can You Trust ‘Rate My Professors’?
Nearly every day, college students are faced with decisions that could change the direction of their lives. Career paths are molded by the judgments students make in college, such as choosing one professor or class over another. For help making these difficult decisions, students often turn to Rate My Professors, a popular online destination where… Read More
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A Humanities Major Can Earn You a Job Too
How students perceive the purpose of college has changed. It may be a result of economic determination, or possibly insecurity instilled by the 2008 financial crisis, but many of today’s students tend to view a college education solely as the key to a high-paying job. And since the mid-’90s, Silicon Valley in sunny California has… Read More
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How to Get an Internship: What Every College Student Needs to Know
Often used as the golden ticket to landing a job right after college, internships are probably in every undergraduate’s mind. Especially as we draw closer to the end of the semester, many will start visiting their career development centers for guidance. When I was in school, I thought I needed to get an internship for… Read More
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How to Get a Job: What Every College Student Needs to Know
College students looking for a job after graduation should know that a step-by-step manual that works for everyone simply doesn’t exist when it comes to landing a job. With that said, the goal is to direct you to a starting place and give you some tips that can be applied to most, but not all,… Read More
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What Should I Major in? Here’s How to Decide
Choosing where and when to go to college might seem like the hardest decision of our young adult lives, but the question that follows can be even trickier: What should I major in? For many (including myself), the pressure of this question can result in sleepless nights, crumpled-up pros and cons lists, and hours upon… Read More
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Sustainable Fashion Feels Good and Looks Even Better
Sustainability has a new look. No longer just about hand-me-downs in families and vintages in thrift stores, sustainable fashion has been the talk of the year in the fashion industry. As more consumers are getting interested, the market is responding. According to a research by Common Objective, in the past six years, Google searches for… Read More
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What’s Semi-Formal Attire for Women?
Semi-formal events can range from wedding receptions to holiday parties, work events, and even dining out at a fancy restaurant. It’s a dress code that pops up quite often, and yet, it can still be tricky to figure out exactly what semi-formal attire means. But there’s no need to fret — we’re here to walk… Read More
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9 Ways to Gain Self-Confidence
Self-confidence is critical in any social situation. Without faith in oneself, it’s much harder to assert yourself in a conversation with the people around you, making it much harder to interact with them. So, how can you build self-confidence? Here are 9 ways for you to build your self-confidence. 1. Assert yourself When you make… Read More
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What’s Cocktail Attire for Women?
Special events can offer an exciting opportunity to whip out a new outfit — after all, it’s not every day we get the chance to wear our favorite party dress and heels. So when you get an invitation that reads “cocktail attire,” it can feel like the perfect occasion to express yourself in creative new… Read More
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What’s Business Casual Attire for Women?
In today’s workforce, dressing professionally can mean a lot of different things. Depending on the type of work environment or occasion, you might be expected to look formal, casual or even a mix of both. So when you get your first job and the office attire reads “business casual,” don’t panic if you’re not sure… Read More
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What’s Business Attire for Women?
Business professional attire can be necessary for everything from internships to interviews, class presentations and networking events. In today’s competitive job market, “looking the part” can make or break your success in the workforce, so it’s important to understand the appropriate way to present yourself. But when it comes to dressing professionally, it can be… Read More
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What’s a Dressy Casual Dress Code for Women?
Whether it’s a class presentation, networking event, or a night out with friends, there’s always a need to step up your wardrobe with some dressy casual attire. But, it can be tricky to maintain the balance between “dressy” and “casual” without leaning too far on one side … which is why I’m here to walk… Read More
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What’s a Casual Dress Code for Women?
You know the feeling — staring flustered into a mirror claiming aloud that you have “nothing to wear,” even though piles of clothes are scattered around you on the floor. Trust me, we’ve all been there … and it isn’t fun. Having a hard time picking out an outfit can make you late for an… Read More
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Three Serious Games to Prepare Students for the Working World
Generally, when we think of video games, our minds tend to gravitate toward games like Mario, Call of Duty, Fortnite, or Nintendo — games designed with fun and entertainment in mind. But video games have also long served as an effective way to teach and to learn. So-called “serious games” are designed with more than… Read More
