Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Some courses in college are very challenging and may leave you feeling defeated. It can be especially difficult if you’ve always made good grades with little effort. College is a huge step up from high school, and upper level classes can be much more difficult than lower level ones. As a result, students often drop…
As an entering college freshman, it can be hard to predict what you’ll need and what will be a waste of money. Some things are obvious, but others you might not think to bring. Being prepared, both in your dorm and for classes, will relieve the stress of your first semester as a college student….
Both community colleges and four year universities offer different advantages to students. The choice on which to attend depends on several factors, including one’s financial status and career goals. With tuition costs continuing to rise at universities, many students are choosing community colleges for some or all of their higher education. A few things to…
Finding the right career path starts with education. Many student struggle to choose the best major. One area to focus on, in addition to career values and personality, is your career interest area(s). There are six main career interest areas, and most people have one primary interest (including a secondary and possible third interest area)….
Before you head off to college, it’s important to make sure you have all the essential supplies you’ll need. Being prepared will reduce stress throughout the semester and can save money if you buy supplies off-campus rather than at the campus bookstore. While everyone’s needs will be different depending on class schedules, there are some…