Many people coming into college have a tight-nit group of friends from childhood or high school. They’re inseparable, have long-lasting memories and, to some degree, think life will go on forever as it is. In many ways this is true, but in more ways will you see changes you could have never expected between you and you...
Your college advisors are one of the most important resources you will use to guide you through the critical decisions of your college career. From choosing classes to getting help finding internships and jobs, your guidance counselor in college is someone you should see regularly and get to know. The better they know you,...
Is it just me or does everyone become a little lazier in college? Maybe it’s the fact that a lot of people stop playing sports they have always played, or no longer have the money to join a gym, or maybe it’s just an increased need for relaxation, I don’t know. It seems once students get to college they become much l...
I have always loved to travel since I was a child, but I didn’t realize until I matured how my experiences would affect me in the future. When I got to Michigan State University, I was overwhelmed by a diverse college culture, but as a result of traveling, adapting was easy. Traveling before college is a great way to exp...
College opens your mind to a myriad of opportunities to try new things. Whether it’s learning a new skill, playing a new sport or joining a new club, college offers you many ways to step outside of your comfort zone. For some, just attending college and being away from home for the first time is out of their comfort zone...
There is always a huge focus on what’s coming next, what you’re going to do next, and where you’re going next. It doesn’t matter if you’re going to college, grad school, or trying to find a job, it is always something that people ask. So, what do you do when you’re stuck? When you seemingly have nowhere to go, ...
Looking for a job can be difficult when you’re a high school student. You don’t have much work experience and you’re only in high school. During the summer, many students can be strapped for cash and are looking for ways to earn some extra money for school, for fun, or just to save up for the future. Here are a f...
Online social networking plays a huge part in many college students’ lives. It’s an easy and efficient way to get connect and stay connected with your peers and acquaintances. It’s a very widely used mode of communication for most young people. In fact, many young adults have accounts at multiple social n...
So, the title might be a little deceiving—there’s not much beauty in buying books, but there are some tricks of the trade that incoming college students don’t usually know about. There are obviously numerous differences between high school and college, and having to buy your own books for class is a major one. In hig...
Now that graduation day is coming upon many high school students, some of you might be worrying about what to wear underneath that long graduation robe. Here are some tips on how to look your best on your biggest high school day. Fun, Flirty Dress Because the graduation robe will cover you past your knees, many people ...