college

Maximize your university experience with these tips for all things collegiate–how to achieve a perfect GPA, select the right major, finance your college education and more.

Why Is School so Expensive?
It was a total of $15,000 a year. $15,000 dollars for a single year of college tuition and fees. At a public university in my home state. I wanted to go back to school to finish the degree I was going to get, but the price alone made me reconsider.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Education
Considering Applying to Be an RA? Here's What You Need to Know...
After accepting a position as an RA (resident advisor) I have learned a few things about humanity. PEOPLE SUCK! The job requires that you keep residents safe and the building under control. This means; busting underage drinking, keeping the volume at a reasonable level, making sure trash goes down to the trash room, putting in requests for broken things, calling campus safety, the list is pretty long.
By Amelia V7 years ago in Education
Lonely in College
Growing up, I was always the girl with a lot of friends. I went to a giant high school and I tried to meet new people all the time. I am a very social person.
By Amelia V7 years ago in Education
Top Hacks to Save Money in College/University!
College is expensive, find a way to save money. Whether you're stretching your dollar at the bar or looking to skip out on a textbook, you've come to the right place.
By Spencer MacAdam7 years ago in Education
Studio Discipline
When I entered into college as a freshman with a degree in art, I was nowhere close to where I needed to be in studio discipline. In fact, I was quite clueless. It’s easy to chalk it up to playing a sport, traveling nearly every weekend, and wanting to just enjoy the college experience. But I learned it was something that had to be trained for, just as you train and practice in sports.
By Jordyn Sturms7 years ago in Education
How Did Ivy League Schools Come About?
If there's one thing most people overlook about top schools, it's the roots of their prestige. This is doubly true when you're dealing with schools that carry a huge legacy, like Princeton or Harvard.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Education
5 facts
1) if you want to photograph in a studio have your settings on ISO-100, aperture-F8, Shutter speed-1/160. This can work on a Canon or Nikon.
By Kourtney Cowan7 years ago in Education
5 Must-Try Dorm Decorating Ideas
One of the most exciting things about starting college is gaining the freedom to decorate your own room. The way you choose to decorate your dorm room will reflect who you are. Since you’re going to be meeting a ton of new people and inviting people over, you’ll want to make a strong first impression. Additionally, you’ll be spending a lot of time in your dorm, so don’t be afraid to express yourself through your decor. With that in mind, here are some decorating tips to consider for the upcoming semester.
By Tobias Gillot7 years ago in Education
The Collegiate Hot Topic: Taking a Gap Year
For those of you that pursued higher education, you can relate to the enormous monthly tuition statements, underpaid part-time jobs, money tossed at expensive textbooks you’ll never use, and sleepless nights.
By Paulina Pachel7 years ago in Education
10 Things to Pack for Your First Week at College Residence
10. All Kinds of Clothes A dress/nice button-up shirt. Your school will have all kinds of events for your first week, including formal wear ones. Some Old Clothes That You Don't Mind if They Get Ruined. If you are starting school in September than expect some messy frosh week events. Not just student planned parties, but some of the school's planned events too. Workout clothes. Most schools give you free access to their gym, so you might as well take advantage of it. Plus, you want to be careful when it comes to avoiding the freshmen 15. A rainjacket. Just in case.
By Test7 years ago in Education
What I Learned at My First Semester of College
1. All the bad things are easy to get. It is true, and everyone knows it. Getting anything is easy: Alcohol, weed etc. I quickly made friends with people over 21 who always had some type of alcohol, so it is obvious what we did when we hung out. This point is not limited to only drugs. You have a boyfriend with his own room? Everyone knows what you guys are doing and no one bats an eye.
By shannon thompson7 years ago in Education
10 Things No One Tells You About Going to Princeton
If there's one school that has become world famous for its high prestige and upper class attendees, it's Princeton University. Every single parent dreams of seeing their kids going to Princeton, especially if they come from an academic background.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Education