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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 Best Way to Take Notes: Laptop vs. Notebook
In today’s tech-savvy world, taking notes doesn’t just mean using a pen and paper. In fact, the next time you look around a classroom, you’ll probably notice the majority of students typing their notes on laptops. But what’s better — paper or digital? Since both options offer a variety of benefits, it can be difficult… Read More
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How to Ace Multiple Choice Tests
A multiple choice test always sounds easy until you’re in the exam room trying to choose between two options with no idea what the correct answer is. There’s no one way to hack an exam, but you can take advantage of certain strategies and tips to make sure that you are as well-prepared as possible… Read More
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8 Ways for College Students to Stand Out to Employers
In today’s job market, the competition is fierce. Many people are more than qualified to fulfill the limited amount of positions available. That’s why it’s crucial for college students to know how to market themselves to employers, so they can stand out from the rest of the crowd. The same holds true for college students… Read More
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How to Ace Take-Home Exams
It’s the middle of the semester, and your professor makes an announcement that gives you an initial perk: “The next exam will be a take-home.” Your mind begins racing with joy. You think of the opportunity to use your notes, the endless cups of coffee you can drink at home, and the ability to… Read More
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How To Buy the Best Laptops and Electronics for College Students
In today’s increasingly digital age, buying the right laptop and electronics for college is a top priority. Between researching and writing papers, keeping up with social media, binge-watching Netflix, and working on creative side projects, technology holds the key to our success (and sanity) throughout those four years. But shopping for the right tech can… Read More
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14 Best Internet Hacks for College Students
It really is a great time to be a student. From deals on textbooks and everyday items students need to study shortcuts, the internet offers an invaluable resource for 21st century students. Look here for some of the best internet hacks to help you get through college. 1. Use Google Scholar to find and… Read More
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9 Tips to Help You Overcome Test Anxiety
You know the feeling. It’s Sunday night and the big exam tomorrow is looming over you, like storm clouds threatening to ruin a sunny day. You can’t do poorly on this next exam or you won’t pass the class. So you study hard. You’ve spent hours buried in notes and textbooks but simply don’t feel… Read More
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How I Paid Off $27,000 in Student Loans in 3 Years (And How You Can Do Better!)
*Updated January 31, 2020 In May of 2015, I graduated from college with $27,000 in loans — not terrible, but much more than I would have liked. When I stepped into the “real world,” paying off the loans was the last thing on my mind. In fact, it didn’t hit me until I got a… Read More
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How to Learn a Foreign Language
Technology can connect people from the very opposite ends of the globe today in a matter of seconds. However, it is one thing to connect and another to communicate. According to Russell A. Berman, professor of German studies and of comparative literature at Stanford University and former president of the Modern Language Association, Americans’ overwhelming… Read More
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How to Travel Cheap in College
With social sites like Instagram and dozens of travel bloggers flooding the web with their experiences, college students are more eager to travel than ever before. But between textbook and tuition expenses, students are struggling to find the funds necessary to finance their dream trip. Fortunately, it’s actually easier to travel cheap than you may… 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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A High School Senior’s Guide to Applying to College
Applying to college can seem like the most daunting task in your high school career. At this point, you have to start making decisions about where you want to go, how you’re going to pay for your education, and what your major will be. But I’m here to tell you to NOT stress. Yes, applying… 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
