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How to Be Successful in College: 10 Helpful Tips
You did it! High school is a thing of the past and you
12 Graduation Gift Ideas for the Class of 2012
Wrapping up four or more years of classes, homework, studying and exams to finally earn that diploma or degree is a huge milestone. A copy of the Dr. Seuss classic __Oh, the Places You
A Sensitive Subject: Is College Too Easy?
A lot of people have jumped to the conclusion that college just isn
8 Things to Remember When Looking for a Summer Job
Finding a job in the current economy can be tough. Just watch the news or read the paper online and you
Why Go to College? Study Suggests College Grads are in Better Health
Research has found that a college degree can dramatically increase lifetime earning potential, but a bigger paycheck isn
10 Things to Do Before Your First Year of College
Statistics show that just over half of college students earn a four-year degree within six years. Some students drop out for financial reasons and others are simply unprepared for college.
Even though you
Homeless Students: College by Day, Shelters by Night
Deciding between a dorm room and an off-campus apartment is a tough decision for some undergraduates. After all, both have their strong points as well as their disadvantages. However, a growing group of young adults would gladly take either
College Graduation Speakers 2012
The shiny new degrees are the main attraction, but it is the commencement speech that can make or break a college graduation ceremony. With colleges and universities across the country vying for top-notch speakers to take the podium each spring, it
Student Loan Interest Rates in Jeopardy
High student loan payments are a source of stress for recent grads who borrowed to attend college. If Congress fails to intervene, loan payments will go up for students taking out unsubsidized Stafford loans. Current interest rates are set to double on July 1, 2012
College Professor Salaries: How Much Do They Earn?
Teacher salaries are controversial in some states because educators are expected to shape the minds of young people and help prepare them for the world. The rising cost of earning a degree is also consistently making headlines, but college professor salaries aren