Tag Archives: college life protected

Choosing the College for You

April 17, 2012 – 11:00 am

College. It’s the amazing time in your life when you learn so much–not just about a particular area of study, but yourself. You get the chance to go anywhere you’d like. You could move across the country or even to the other side of the world. Going to college is really exciting, but choosing the [...]

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Prevent Theft in Your Apartment

April 3, 2012 – 9:11 am

Moving off campus is a huge step for a college student. It signifies responsibility and independence – having your own house or apartment is an important move towards the real world. An apartment can be a fun place to call home, but for many, an apartment is very different from a dorm room surrounded by [...]

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Safe Online Shopping

March 28, 2012 – 9:48 am

Online shopping is fun, convenient, and gives you access to many more options than the stores close to your home.  While I never shopped online much in high school I’ve found that while at college, online shopping is an easy way to get my retail fix without the hassle of leaving campus and the limits [...]

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Brand Yourself!

March 27, 2012 – 9:19 am

Imagine you’ve just finished applying for the perfect job or internship. You want to stand out in a pool of hundreds–possibly thousands–of applicants and an interviewer asks you, “What makes you unique?” A good enough answer could solidify the job and a bad one means you may not have a shot at the position anymore. [...]

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Interview Tips and Tricks

March 23, 2012 – 8:52 am

You researched your ideal job. You’ve submitted your resumé. You sent in your cover letter. You’ve waited for a while and it finally happened–you received that fantastic e-mail asking for an interview. Getting asked back for an interview is great news for anyone applying to a job; someone out there has validated your skills and [...]

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Surviving the Summer Job Search

March 21, 2012 – 9:16 am

Even though some of us have just had (or are about to go on) Spring Break, it’s already that time. Yes, time to start thinking about summer jobs and plans. It’s only March, but most internships, jobs and programs are closing in on their final dates for applications! Not exactly sure what type of job [...]

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The Ins and Outs of Residence Life

March 7, 2012 – 9:18 am

Residence Life. This is a familiar term for anyone at any school, almost anywhere. Most colleges and universities require students to live on-campus during their freshman year in order to be acquainted with campus and understand the fixings of dorm living–roommates, dining halls, communal life and of course, a residence hall. Not all colleges guarantee [...]

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Going Abroad this Spring Break

February 29, 2012 – 9:09 am

With Spring Break just around the corner, you might be planning a trip to a fabulous, exotic location–maybe someplace you’ve never been before. Maybe you have friends who are currently studying abroad and you’ve decided to visit. Going abroad, even just for a short time, is a great way to check out another country’s cultures [...]

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Best Clubs to Join on Campus

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 [...]

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LA Times – Greater Risk Motivating Helicopter Parents?

August 29, 2010 – 1:06 pm

There is a great deal of discussion regarding the involvement of parents in college students lives these days. Most of the attribution as to why is that it is a habit of over-involved parents that is advanced by the availability of technology to “over parent”. Yet this is among the LA Times story by Larry Gordon – also identifies the risk facing parents and the investment they are making as part of the reason for their involvement.

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