What is General Education? As students get into college, it’s common to hear that they’re going into “general education” courses, but what does that mean? General education (or “gen eds”) consists of an array of courses focused on a variety of disciplines. Often, general education includes courses in math, natural science, behavioral science, writing, art,…
College, oh, the freedom! Nobody can tell you what to do, when to sleep, or how to spend your money… until your bank account does. Budgeting for college students can be difficult. It’s easy to say, “I’m responsible with my money; I don’t need to budget!” until the semester exceeds your credit limit and you…
There’s a good chance that throughout your high school and college career you’ve heard how great extracurriculars and work experience will look on your resume, yet many people overlook the Curriculum Vitae (CV). You may be wondering: What is Curriculum Vitae? What does it do? Most importantly, why would you need one? As a disclaimer,…
There is a preconceived notion that students need to enter college immediately after finishing high school. The traditional progression of an academic career tends to go as follows: complete high school, complete college, then either go to graduate school or find a career. However, there is an alternative that many people don’t consider: the gap…
Did you know: 30% of college students will change their major at least once¹? Deciding what you want to do with your life after college can be difficult. Maybe you came to college thinking you knew exactly what you wanted to do after graduation, but now you’re not so sure. Or, maybe you’ve completely changed…
Pursuing a master’s is easier than it’s ever been with an increasing degree of accessibility. While postgraduate work may feel like the natural next step after completing your bachelor’s degree, you may be wondering what a master’s degree can really do for you. Here are just a few ways that a master’s degree can help…
It has been a long-held theory that college papers have to be as boring as possible – if they aren’t boring, they aren’t good – but that doesn’t have to be the case! Here is your non-technical guide for writing a research essay. Pick an Interesting Topic More often than not, your professor will…
It might be challenging to live with someone new! I’ve had more than a few roommates over my college career, and some of them were my greatest friends. However, it’s not always easy adjusting to a new life away from home, and it’s possible to get on each other’s nerves at times. However, you can…
So your first semester is going okay; you’re passing most of your classes, except one. You ask, how much will this matter towards my college career? It turns out it matters a lot! We all struggle at some point in college, but starting on a high note should be your biggest priority. The grades…
We all know when it comes to college, money is hard to come by. After paying for classes, books, and living expenses, you could be left with an empty bank account. In addition, it’s difficult to enjoy college when friends want to go to the mall, go out to eat, or any other place that…