As I type this, my son is starting the second semester of his junior year, and with that comes a rush of emotions. Have I done enough? Have I done too much? Will he be able to figure things out on his own when he needs to? In less than a ...
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Increasingly, employers insist that candidates should have years of experience — even for entry-level jobs. That means every college student should consider some form of experiential learning. With the right internship, you can enter the ...
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College application season is here! Traditional activities include chugging energy drinks, obsessively refreshing your application portal, and panicking about your academic future. Some people also choose to celebrate by staying up all ...
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Colleges are filled to the brim with resources that help you succeed academically and prepare for life after graduation, but no one will make you use them. As an adult, it’s up to you to decide how to manage your time, and if your eyes ...
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College planning can be difficult and time-consuming, especially as you approach deadlines and feel pressured to commit to a specific direction. Looking at prevailing trends can inspire you and help you realize that you’re not alone — ...
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College life is demanding — between classes, exams, work, parties, and student orgs, it’s tempting to skip sleep. After all, you’ll sleep when you’re … graduated (that’s how the saying goes, right?).
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POV: You start college on Monday. You’re eleven videos deep into the “Day in My Life as a College Student” YouTube rabbit hole, surrounded by puddles of clothes you’ve been cycling through for the past hour. You’re trying to find your ...
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Walking into a college fair can feel like entering a big academic version of Comic-Con – minus the cosplay (unless you count mascots) and with way more brochures. But here’s the thing: If you know how to navigate it, a college fair can be ...
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The practice of note-taking can be traced all the way back to ancient Greece, where the Greeks kept personal records on various topics — from scientific and mathematical developments to their passing thoughts. Good notes are at the ...
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If you want to land a job, having a college degree puts you ahead of the curve. Studies show that any amount of college education reduces your unemployment risk and that college graduates earn about $1 million more over their lifetime.
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