Tag Archives: college life

Top 10 Most Expensive Majors

April 23, 2012 – 8:51 am

Are you wondering if your ideal program of study is going to cost even more than an average tuition?  Following are some of the most expensive majors for college students.  However, it is important to keep in mind that some majors, especially those requiring extra years of study, generally pay off in the long run.  [...]

Read More...
By Lauren Murphy | Posted in Paying for College, School | Also tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Time to Unplug: Is Technology Making Students Happier?

April 18, 2012 – 9:06 am

I’m the first to admit that I almost always have my cell phone on me.  Every morning, I turn on my laptop to check my e-mails before I even shower, and I check my Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Facebook accounts multiple times a day.  This all begs the question: does technology make students happier?  The [...]

Read More...
By Lauren Murphy | Posted in School, Student Life, Technology | Also tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)

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 [...]

Read More...
By Tori | Posted in College Life Protected, School, Student Life | Also tagged , , , | Comments (0)

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 [...]

Read More...
By Tori | Posted in College Life Protected, Renting | Also tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

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 [...]

Read More...
By Lauren Murphy | Posted in College Life Protected, Identity Theft, Student Life | Also tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

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. [...]

Read More...
By Tori | Posted in Life After College, Technology | Also tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

College Visits: How to Get the Most Out of Your Trip

March 14, 2012 – 9:04 am

The college admissions and selection process is very important but can also be very stressful.  An essential factor in choosing the right school for you is a campus visit—and knowing a few tips and tricks will leave you with a satisfying trip.  Every school you go to is doing its best to leave you with [...]

Read More...
By Lauren Murphy | Posted in Dorm Life, Parents, School, Student Life | Also tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

The Top Five Reasons You Should Join Clubs on Campus

March 13, 2012 – 10:10 am

So now you’re in college and you can forget all about joining clubs to boost your resume, right? Wrong! Just because it’s no longer required doesn’t mean that you should give it up all together. Maybe you were involved in so many organizations in high school that you burnt yourself out or maybe you just [...]

Read More...
By Jessica Jacovino | Posted in Dorm Life, School, Student Life | Also tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Take Advantage of Residence Life

March 12, 2012 – 10:46 am

‘Residence Life’ is an integral department in every College or University, responsible for all things related to living on campus. The goal for individuals working in these departments is to make sure that you have a positive experience while attaining higher education.  Many students overlook a variety of opportunities and events that their resident life [...]

Read More...
By Lydia | Posted in Dorm Life, Renting, Student Life | Also tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Spring Break: What to Pack

March 1, 2012 – 12:11 pm

Over-packing.  Admit it; we’re all guilty of it at one time or another.  “Just an extra shirt” quickly turns into 5 extra shirts, two more pairs of heels, and next thing you know, you’re lugging two extra suitcases down the runway.  I used to be one of the worst offenders, convinced I needed everything from [...]

Read More...
By Lauren Murphy | Posted in College Life Protected, Travel | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)