14 November 2011
A vast majority of U.S. college students say that being active on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ makes them feel more connected while they’re away at college. However, they may not realize that over-sharing information can make them vulnerable to fraud that occurs at the hands of a friend or acquaintance. Living in a communal situation, such as a dorm, also increases the likelihood for theft and fraud, and underscores the need for students to have greater awareness of how to protect their information.
10 November 2011
This collection of state universities was developed with a primary focus on cost, but also with the idea that the schools represented here have some substantial academic presence in the form of graduate programs, excellent faculty and a range of degree options. The tuition figures quoted below are as inclusive as possible, but there may be additional charges for some of these campuses for such things as health insurance and specialized student fees for use of recreational fees, etc.
7 November 2011
They say college prepares you for the real world. If you are a recent college graduate in search of a job and an apartment, you may be casting serious doubt on that assessment. College certainly hasn’t prepared you for all the hassle that goes into getting your credit score high enough to get an apartment.
27 September 2011
You’re always late for class, you have a paper to do and you never have enough time in the day – welcome to college. This is supposed to be the best time of your life but you’re always stressed out and feel overwhelmed. The last thing on your mind is …
2 March 2011
Today, there are many respectable and reputable colleges that offer online college degree programs. In fact, there are so many that there’s literally no excuse to not graduate. And if you’re worried about the prohibitive cost of education, you can always choose to learn online. Gone are the days when …
25 September 2009
One of the easiest things to take up in the effort to be more sustainable is to recycle. Most college campuses now offer at least somewhere to take your recyclable materials. My college actually provides several bins for recyclables in each living unit and academic building and collects everything at …
18 September 2009
One of the easiest ways to start incorporating sustainable living into your own life is to acquire a plant or two – which means you are literally going green
