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6 Tips on How to Make Friends in College
The art of socializing is mastered by very few people. So if you’re having some trouble making friends at college, or you’re an incoming freshman worried about making friends, it’s okay. It’s natural to be concerned, but don’t worry too much about it. There are many ways for you to make friends in college. Keep… 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 Free Portfolio Websites for College Student Writers
If you’re a writer in college, then there’s no better time than the present. Unlike some other professions, writing is a job that can be started while you’re a student. Whether you start writing for the school newspaper, your own blog, or as part of an internship, it’s important to stay organized. The best way… 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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How to Choose a College: 5 Tips to Help Find the Best School for You
Very rarely are students set on a school before acceptance letters come filing in, so if you are still undecided, you are not alone! Don’t allow the letters to bog you down. The hard work is over. Now, the power of choosing a college lies in your hands. The search for your school should be… Read More
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6 Tips to Explore Your College Town
Whether you choose to attend an urban university, such as NYU or UCLA, or wish to escape to the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, where you live will have a huge impact on your college experience. All college life can feel repetitive, so students can easily fall into a routine. But, you must… 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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6 Reasons Why Recent College Graduates Should Travel Right After Graduation
College students generally look forward to their graduation. It marks the beginning of professional careers, relieves students from piling tuition rates, and opens doors for new opportunities in life. However, an entrance to the real world can be frightening. Traveling after graduation extends time for personal development and cultural understanding, effectively repressing graduation dread. You… 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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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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Embracing Discomfort in College Will Help You Grow
The process of socialization starts the minute we enter this world. Children are raised to eat the food their parents give them, share the knowledge their peers impart to them, walk, sing and talk the way their neighbors show them. We progressively fall into a bubble, a safe space, that we don’t want to leave.… 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
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What NOT to Do When Writing Essays
Writing essays isn’t always easy. Professors generally have different preferences when it comes to writing and they have to read and grade hundreds of papers, so the last thing they want to read is a bad essay. Instead of telling you what to do, I’m going to tell you what to avoid, so you don’t… Read More
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How to Change Your B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa to M-1 Student Visa
Visitors who enter the United States on B-1 (business) or B-2 (pleasure) visas are not allowed to enroll in a course of study that leads to an academic degree or vocational certificate. So, if you are in the United States on a B-1 or B-2 visitor visa and would like to study full-time, you must… Read More
