Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
When students are in high school and thinking about everything they will learn in college, they don’t even imagine the amount of stress they will be under. There’s only a small group of students who are without stress, or at least seem to be. The rest of the college students are dealing with stress every Read More …
Choosing a major may be the most difficult and important decision a college student makes. With college costs on the rise, students feel increased pressure to choose the right major and to make every class count. Unfortunately, many college students don’t have the knowledge or guidance to help them with this decision. A few key Read More …
Choosing a college has always been difficult for students. And the decision seems more crucial than ever due to rising tuition costs and increased competition. Luckily, the web offers abundant resources to make the search a bit easier. Many websites provide detailed statistics on colleges, with ratings from real students and alumni. If you don’t Read More …
Dorm life represents one of the many new experiences entering college freshman will face. Most students go from having their own room at home to sharing a tiny room with one or more other individuals (often complete strangers). Fortunately for today’s students, there are tons of products catering to college students and those living in Read More …
Having a productive first day of college can set you up for success the entire semester. University life can be overwhelming, particularly if you are a freshman. But there are several things you can do to make your first day and entire semester much easier. Read on for the things you must do on or Read More …
Back to school means time to start shopping for supplies. It can be overwhelming, particularly if you’re a first-time college student. Not sure where to start with your college shopping? Read on for some college must-haves that will keep you organized and well-prepared. Be sure to check out our list of dorm room essentials as well. Read More …
Staying organized is key to success in college. A good planner provides the tools needed to help you stay on the right track and remember important events. Keeping a planner on hand ensures you’ll never forget an important test, project, presentation or meeting. Whether you want a basic planner for academic events or a comprehensive Read More …
by Kelsey O’Malley College can be a challenging and uncertain. There is much that is expected, and a lot that is unknown, as whole great big road rolls out in front of you. What’s more, each college provides its students different experiences, and every student undergoes that experience differently. There isn’t one rule book that Read More …
Many college graduates can expect to relocate in order to find employment. It’s not surprising that those who invested money and time into job training put their careers before desired locations. A recent study published by Apartment List shows that college graduate renters are moving for jobs, while renters without a degree move for location. Key Read More …
Assault and rape of college students is not new. For decades, college aged women have been the target of sexual abuse and in many cases are silenced by powerful people. But recent news reports of college women being attacked highlight the importance of safety not just on campus but at popular student hot spots. The Read More …