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Maximize your university experience with these tips for all things collegiate–how to achieve a perfect GPA, select the right major, finance your college education and more.
Questions You Should Ask When Looking for a College Apartment
Our kids are all grown up and are heading off to college. Instead of a dorm or residence hall, they’ve decided they want to get an apartment. They plan on getting a job if they don’t have one lined up already. They’re going to have a way to pay rent and have found some potential roommates. This is their first time being independent and we really have nothing to argue against this. As we join our sons and daughters to find a suitable place for them to live, here are some questions/concerns to keep in mind.
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Education
Rooting for You
People always tell you about how university is a great stepping stone to better jobs, better opportunities, and a better life. People, including schools and institutions, rarely talk about mental health, and how issues can emerge during university.
By Kate Raynsford7 years ago in Education
Why High School Seniors Should Carefully Consider The Pros and Cons of College
High school may seem like a time that is care-free, and a time where one is enjoying still being a 'kid’ with some responsibilities. However, high school is truly an important time, as the decisions one makes during high school, and right after, can have some extremely strong impacts on one’s future. The many routes that one can take can seem overwhelming. Do you go to summer school, and graduate early? Do you join the military after high school, or decide to go to college? Will you go to a community college, or start off at a larger university? Will you go to another city or state, or stay near home? There are many questions to answer and explore when it comes to considering the pros and cons of college. Sometimes school is the last thing that high school students want to think about, but college should be high on the priority list. Let’s explore why.
By Mikkie Mills7 years ago in Education
The Importance of Balancing Personal Life and Studying
The most commonly used phrase “have a work-life balance” is very rarely achieved, even by seasoned professionals across the world. It is a utopian situation that every youngster dreams of, before entering the professional career, and that is a dream of working only a stipulated amount of time, and enjoy quality time with friends and family.
By Flora Mayer7 years ago in Education
Why I Didn’t Go to College
From the beginning of everyone's life, adults ranging from parents to teachers have told kids of any generation that college is where they must go to have success in life and in their future. Every kid doesn't really think about college until they go to high school where they realize they have to do something before they graduate. They have many options to choose, yet the one option they always have been told was to go to college.
By Bass Man Eddie7 years ago in Education
Surviving Without a College Degree
Did you know that 64 percent of students across the world actually suffer from clinical depression? Why is it that we are often warned from a young age about all the sexually transmitted diseases we should look out for, while attending post secondary education? However, nobody warns you how dreadful university and college can truly be at times. You hear stories and see videos about how university can be one of the best experiences of your life but, for most people this is not necessarily the case. In fact, more than half of students face an identity crisis during their years of study.
By Dee Garcia7 years ago in Education
Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing for Finals Week
Congratulations, you’ve made it through another semester of college. You’ve shown up for (almost) every class, turned in (almost) every assignment, and you’re in the home stretch before finals week. Regardless of what your summer plans are, you’ve got them on lock. But whether or not you’re worried about your grades, there are common sense tactics to follow during finals, and others to avoid.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Education
5 Top Reasons Not to Quit University
Most students contemplate it. Quit or not to quit: That is the question! University can be hard. It can often feel like your degree has no purpose and won’t get you a job at the other end. You see your friends who went into trades buying new cars while you’re eating Mac n’ Cheese and drinking wine out of a box.
By Chris Drew7 years ago in Education
