College offers a much greater degree of freedom than high school. For some students it works out well, but others allow their new-found independence to damage their academic performance. In college, you have to take on the responsibility for your success. No one will tell you to attend class, when to study, or to do…
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How to Know You’ve Chosen the Right College Major
Choosing a college major isn’t easy for everyone. There are a lot of choices, and conflicting information about the opportunities afforded graduates in each program. Adding to the confusion is the fact that most students don’t have the work experience or guidance to understand what concentrations would be a good match. Since you can’t see…
7 Big Resume Mistakes Students Make
Creating a resume is hard enough for experienced professionals, but it’s particularly difficult for students with little work or job search experience. Often, students just put everything down on paper without proper editing and formatting. But being careless with your resume can be detrimental, even for entry-level jobs and internships. Read on for seven common…
How to Cope with Academic Burnout at College
on line pharmacy Miguel Angel via Compfight Many college students experience burnout at some point. The average college student has to balance classes, extracurricular activities, and maybe even a job or internship. Whether you plan to work after college or attend graduate school, competition is tight and the pressure is on to be the…
LIFE Foundation Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications
The nonprofit LIFE Foundation is now accepting applications for its annual LIFE Lessons Scholarship Program, which benefits college students and college-bound high school seniors who have lost a parent or legal guardian who did not have life insurance. Forty-six students will be awarded scholarships ranging from $2,000 – $15,000 based on a 500-word written essay…