By Tori |
February 1, 2012 – 9:38 am
As I’ve mentioned before, study abroad is an amazing experience during college. It’s a fantastic opportunity to travel and learn about life outside of your everyday college campus. While abroad, your new life takes some adjustment. After all, you are living in a new country with different customs, food and possibly a foreign language. This period of adjustment is something everyone goes through. Coming back from abroad is similar as well.
Reverse culture shock is the feeling you have when you’re not quite used to being back at home or on campus in the United States. Often, reverse culture shock hits a few days upon return from study abroad. In my jet-lagged haze on the way home from the airport last spring, I remember staring out the window, amazed at seeing billboards written in English. I had gone so long looking at things in Spanish that it seemed weird to understand everything on an advertisement right off the bat! Reverse culture shock is also completely normal. Almost everyone who goes abroad experiences it. Read More »
By Paul Pennelli |
January 31, 2012 – 1:16 pm
January is Stalking Awareness Month, so we’re taking an in-depth look at cyberstalking and how it affects life on campus. Cyberstalking has grown from a noteworthy trend in 1999 to a cause for serious attention and caution in 2012. Digital communication, social networking websites and mobile Internet has changed the scope of the cyber world, and all are prominent on college campuses. Though many students are often connected, there are many ways to protect yourself.
The United States Department of Justice defines cyberstalking as “The use of Internet, e-mail or other electronic communications devices to stalk another person.” For today’s college student, the line between an offline life and an online one is blurred, or never existed at all. This high use-rate of digital communication puts college students in a very high-risk population for cyber-stalking in a way unimaginable when cyberstalking first landed on the DOJ’s radar in 1999. Read More »
By Lydia |
January 30, 2012 – 3:42 pm
iPhone, iPad and Mac applications continue to reduce time and effort while increasing ease and the enhancement in a given task. Here are some of our favorite study applications, on some of the top digital tools that will help you maximize your short-lived time while at college. These apps are here to help you become more efficient, thorough and hopefully even a little more engaged in your studies! Read More »
By Juliet |
January 25, 2012 – 9:08 am
Let’s face it, sharing a small room can be a challenge, even if you adore your roommate. It is an adjustment going from your own familiar environment to sharing a tiny space with another person. Most dorms consist of two beds, two desks, two chairs, and minimal closet space. The walls are usually white and blank, and the dorm rules can be aggravating: usually you cannot paint the walls, make holes in the walls or ceiling, light candles or bring in your own furniture.
Luckily you don’t have to spend your college days living in a boring dorm. This semester, don’t limit yourself to the four bare walls. Spice your dorm room up! Whether you are a sports fanatic, a music lover, fashionista or all of the above, there are options for every student to add some flare to his or her dorm room. Read More »
By Kathryn Burgner |
January 24, 2012 – 3:04 pm
The beginning of the semester provides a perfect opportunity to reflect on your successes and how you arrived at them during the past semester. Chances are, you may be thinking about your study methods and how they worked, or didn’t work, for you. Trying new ways of studying this semester might be a great way for you to revamp your academic experiences and boost your GPA!
Whether you want to maintain your awesome GPA or improve it this semester, check out the dos and don’ts for study tips in college:
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By Lydia |
January 17, 2012 – 3:05 pm
Spring semester is rapidly approaching for most college students, with classes starting in the upcoming weeks. Want to pick up some positive habits to help you start your semester off with your best foot forward? Solid organizational skills are the key to success in college. It is essential to learn to effectively juggle responsibilities and deadlines, while managing a fullfilling social life, to achieve what most people would view as a well-rounded bang for your college buck.
Take a look at these tips to stay organized and on top of your educational and extra curricular game. Read More »
By Tori |
January 9, 2012 – 11:02 am
The Spring 2012 semester is here and with it comes a new chance to get more involved on campus! During your four years at school, there are so many different clubs and organizations to join. Here’s a quick overview of some clubs and groups that help get you involved in university life while also having fun!
- Hobbies-based clubs. Do you enjoy knitting, painting, singing or even juggling or people-watching? Colleges have all sorts of clubs and student groups based on the hobbies of the student body. Usually if there isn’t a club you’re interested in, schools are open to creating a group for you! Look into your interests and see if they match up with the groups on your campus this year. Check with your school’s student activities office for more information on what clubs are available and if there will be an activities fair or sign up period at the beginning of the semester. Don’t be shy! Clubs love having new members and probably can’t wait to add you and your talents to their ranks! Read More »
By Lydia |
January 5, 2012 – 7:37 am
It is no myth that college is an expensive four years of your life. After paying your semester costs for tuition and room and board, don’t forget to account for your text books. According to Student Public Interest Research Groups (PIRG), textbook prices increased 22 percent over the last four years, which is more than four times the current rate of inflation.
This semester, don’t take out extra loans to accommodate for your necessary textbook expenses. Instead, take a look at these options to think about and outlets to check out when buying college textbooks at the absolute cheapest prices. Read More »
By Juliet |
December 29, 2011 – 3:03 pm
The promise of new year brings hope of new opportunities, new experiences and new resolutions – and a great reason to celebrate! Despite wishes of growth, greatness and improvement, New Year’s celebrations are notoriously dangerous. Drunk driving and excessive partying are two big issues on New Year’s Eve and can ruin the night for everyone.
Make sure you have a safe and fun New Years Eve by keeping a few things in mind this year!
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By Tori |
December 28, 2011 – 9:35 am
If you’re in college, you’ve probably heard a lot about study abroad. Going abroad means being able to study in a foreign country (and sometimes in a different language) while also having the opportunity to travel, meet new people from around the world and explore a new culture. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to spend some time outside of your everyday college campus–there are study abroad programs across the globe. Even if your college or university does not offer a study abroad program in a place you’d like to see, there’s a high probability that another school does.
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