Committing to a bachelor’s degree program is one of the most meaningful and important aspects of attending a four-year university, but it’s not the only decision you’ll need to make. Many students also find themselves wondering whether a college minor might be worth the additional effort. Getting a college minor can be worth it. A…
Talk to several students about college, and one issue will always rise to the top, which is that keeping up with the assignments is a pain. Unfortunately, assignments make up most of your grades, so you have no choice but to do them if you want to pass. But how do you manage all that…
Adapting to remote learning can be difficult. One of the issues often faced with online courses is dozing off during class. I should begin by reassuring you that you are not alone, as a recent survey indicated that up to 65% of learners feel sleepy during online classes (source). While at it, try to maintain…
We all have been in a situation where we feel nervous right before speaking to a crowd. The feeling is not pleasant, especially in college where you are forced to do so, but most colleges make speech class a requirement to getting a degree. However, not everyone can stand before a crowd to speak, which…
As you prepare to apply for college, I’m sure many people are giving you advice about what to include and what to leave out. While everyone has their own opinion about what extracurriculars are better to have on your high school record, the truth is all of them have an impact on your continued learning,…
College is a fun, exciting time in a person’s life. But, college is expensive, especially if you don’t have any scholarships or money saved, and a signature trait of college students is that they are always broke. So why are college students always broke? College students are always broke because of student loan debt, a…
You may think that living in a dorm may not be as comfortable because of privacy and other concerns. However, a common problem that students don’t mention as often as they should is dry air and what causes it, and ways to fix it. Your dorm room may be dry because the college’s heating system…
Freedom is a significant symbol of college, but with more freedom comes added responsibility. Big questions come up when students head out for university, like changing their mailing addresses. Should you change your address or keep your same address? College students should change their mailing address while living on campus for delivery of bills and…
Are you worried that you won’t be able to get into college because you didn’t get the marks you needed? Or you haven’t received an offer you’d like to accept? Here are ten tips for what to do if no college accepts you: Take a year off. Search for colleges that are still accepting applications. …
It’s not unusual for some colleges to have a student body population equivalent to that of a small city or a large town. These colleges also have sprawling campuses, so large that you can get all your daily steps in just by walking to and from class! College campuses are so big because of the…
