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Finding the Perfect College Major and Minor

Mar 13, 2013 No Comments

According to the BLS (Bureau of Labor and Statistics):  “Between 2002 and 2012, more than 14 million job openings are projected to be filled by workers who have a bachelor’s or graduate degree and who are entering an occupation for the first time.”  That’s a lot of jobs—and degree choices. While some of you who [...]

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36 Tips for Saving Money in College

Mar 04, 2013 No Comments

As a college student, you are always looking for ways to save money. Whether it is through delving into scholarship and loan sites and/or interviewing for part-time jobs to help pay for tuition, saving money is as much about managing it.  According to the White House:  “Because of the high costs of college, about two-thirds [...]

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What You Need to Know About Sleep

Feb 28, 2013 No Comments

With spring, things like getting organized, planning for midterms and mapping out study times generally occurs. What about sleep? According to Stanford University, ‘the average sleep requirement for college students is well over eight hours’ and this statistic poses a question. Just how much sleep are you getting as a college student? Is it enough? [...]

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College Applications and What You Need to Know–Now

Feb 26, 2013 2 Comments

If you are a high school junior or senior and planning on attending college, filling out college applications is inevitable. However, the process doesn’t have to be an overwhelming one and there are some tips that could ease your mind.  “Nightmare” college application scenarios do not have to exist and, if they do, they can [...]

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Austen Addicts—Let’s Celebrate

Feb 22, 2013 No Comments

Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves, vanity to what we would have others think of us. ~Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice  With the recent celebration of the 200th anniversary of Pride and [...]

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Obama Administration Releases College Scorecard

Feb 19, 2013 2 Comments

Right before Valentine’s Day, the Obama administration made good on President Obama’s desire to aid students and parents regarding the selection of a college. Mr. Obama, in his 2013 State of the Union address, spoke of releasing:  “a new “College Scorecard” that parents and students can use to compare schools based on a simple criteria [...]

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How To Get Discounts With Your College ID

Jul 31, 2012 No Comments

If you’re a college student, you already smiled for the camera and said, “Cheese.” Then you received your trusty student ID and began your college career. That little piece of plastic might be more valuable than you realized!

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How Marketing Majors Could Get Involved in the Socialympics

Jul 25, 2012 No Comments

Many of you who are earning your marketing degrees know how powerful social media is. Often times, information will spread more quickly via Twitter or Facebook than traditional print. News about the Olympics is no different.

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College Lessons from the Dalai Lama’s Teachings

Jul 19, 2012 No Comments

The Dalai Lama often gives sage advice—advice that can be learned by those of you who will be (or already are) attending college. I was honored to meet him when he visited my school, and his teachings are simple yet profound. Here are some lessons that you can apply to your own college education.

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Intriguing College Majors

Jul 18, 2012 No Comments

Some of you might be having a hard time choosing your major. Maybe you picked one in the past only to discover something better along the way—so you switched. Most of you are aware of more traditional majors, but what if you had other options?

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