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Packing for College? You may think what’s the big deal? No, it is not like whatever packing you have done in the past for weekend trips with friends or family. It may be more like the packing your dad did for you when you went to summer camp. Only this time you are going to [...]

Many studies have shown that the majority of people who have weight problems started putting on extra pounds a year or so after starting college. While it is true that going to college is a particularly stressful time for anyone, it is still necessary to take care of ourselves to prevent any health issues in [...]

One of the things most people don’t think about, unless you live in a town that lives and dies by their colleges, is the impact colleges have on the economic pulse of the towns they are in. We hear about the cost of education as well as the cut backs and other problems right now [...]

It wasn’t very long ago when my I walked in from my very first college registration and handed my dad a list of books that was required for class. It had instructions as to when and where I would need to go to order, pay and pick them up. He casually instructed me to go [...]

From every source I have been able to find thus far on the shenanigans going on in the US Congress about all the budget controls, cuts, etc., it looks like there will be some major changes coming to student loans. What I have not been able to discover is what those specific changes will be.
One [...]

Have you ever wondered why kids believe the way they do by the time they reach college? Fast Co Design has recently released a fascinating info graphic showing the differences between how the left and the right raise their children. If you thought they raised them somewhat the same, you would be mistaken.
David McCandless has [...]

Unless you have been living under a rock you will note that college aged individuals are one of the most marketed to today. One reason has to do with technology but another reason is the way this age group has been raised. Very simply, they seem to be early adapters not just in technology but [...]

Many high school students think that the lessons taught there aren’t important, and that they can glide through high school with minimum effort before getting to the good stuff. Quite the contrary, how you perform in high school will affect your college career in a big way.
Getting good grades in high school, and participating in [...]

College radio is a great activity to get involved with while you are a student. Whether you play an instrument, or don’t have a particular interest in music, there’s something for everyone to offer with this multidimensional activity.
College radio is where a lot of really famous bands first get discovered. This avenue typically plays music [...]

So many people struggle to get into college, have a difficult time deciding on a major, or generally don’t see the point in going to college right after high school. It’s so necessary to realize that college is a vital part of ensuring your success as a working adult in today’s economy.
College isn’t always easy, [...]