Getting through the homesick doldrums

August 23, 2012

From freshmen to seniors, everyone gets that occasional pang of homesickness. After the excitement and rush of new classes and friends wears off, you may start to feel fatigued and sad. So when the homesick blues settle in, what's the best way to deal with them? Consider a few of these tips for college students dealing with the day-to-day exhaustion of school and missing the simple life of summer at home.…

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Space-saving techniques ideal for any dorm room

August 22, 2012

Whether you love or hate your roommate, storage will be the key to a functional relationship. Dorm rooms are small and difficult enough to navigate without stacks of books on the floor, a pile of dirty clothes, a bicycle or two leaning against the wall or a mini fridge placed in an awkward spot because of a lack of three prong electrical outlets.…

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Cheap and fun Columbus Day weekend getaways for college students

August 21, 2012

There's nothing like being on campus again after a summer away. The September air is crisp and warm, everything's perfectly stress free and you're filled with excitement for the upcoming academic year.
One month later it's October, and as much as you love your school and your classes, you need a break before you burn out. That's what Columbus Day weekend is for!…

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Saving money and cutting corners while in college

August 20, 2012

As a student, you know how difficult it can be to live on a budget, even with online scholarships helping you curb the cost of tuition. While you might be able to make up for the money lost in the future with a degree and a high salary job, you may need to find ways to pinch pennies sooner rather than later.…

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The best places to look for part-time jobs while in school

August 17, 2012

One of the best ways to supplement your meager allowance during college is with a part-time job. Very few college students are rolling in spare cash during their four years of higher education, and considering the heavy cost of tuition (not to mention room and board) most extra pennies are going into the college fund. If you're looking to cut back on student loans, help out with your book costs or maybe just want a little extra spending money for an afternoon movie or night out at the college bar, consider a few of these great part-time jobs.…

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Take advantage of local college fairs to learn more about schools

August 16, 2012

While there won't be a dunk tank, ferris wheel or fried dough stand, a college fair is still fun. A conglomeration of colleges and universities will send their representatives to try and convince you that you're the right fit for their school - it's all pretty flattering! But college fairs are also important opportunities. While designed to give you a cursory understanding of a variety of schools, your college fair can be the key to major decisions and life-altering choices.…

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Carefully consider a college’s size when applying

August 15, 2012

Colleges come in all shapes and sizes. From the sprawling campuses of New York City's lower Manhattan to the acres of tiny colleges scattered through rural New England and small town Midwest. Despite the number of buildings or proliferation of dorms, these colleges can range from anywhere between 500 undergraduates to 50,000. But don't feel polarized between minute Bennington and giant Arizona State - the range of college populations is much greater than that.…

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Should you leave your job to pursue a master’s or PhD?

August 14, 2012

The current economy is filled with many conundrums for the young or middle-aged career-oriented individual. Many people are taking the bad job market as an opportunity to return to school, but what about those with an interest in pursuing their master's or PhD who currently have a steady job and income? Should you sacrifice your regular cash flow and financial security for school?…

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Creating a winning scholarship essay

August 13, 2012

When it comes to obtaining the online scholarships you need to enroll in a postsecondary institution, you might need to write a few scholarship essays in order to be awarded the financial assistance. However, this can be an intimidating task for someone who isn't skilled at writing, especially when he or she needs the money.
If you were never the best writer in your class, there are still many ways that you can craft riveting essays and obtain the college scholarships you need.…

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Demand continues to increase for physical therapy assistants

August 13, 2012

Once you land online scholarships to help you curb the cost of tuition, you'll need to select a concentration at the school of your choice. However, it can be daunting to narrow down your options, especially when you have a wide variety of interests.
To make sure your college scholarships and other financial aid go to good use, you might want to choose a career path in a growing field.…

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