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We all know college is a very busy time of your life. You are balancing classes, jobs, family, extracurricular activities, and for those who have time for it, a social […]

New Year’s resolutions are hard enough as it is. As we are nearing mid-February, resolutions are beginning to diminish from to-do lists. With the temptation of those tantalizingly sweet pastries […]

College Freshman year is one of the scariest, most nerve-wracking times in a student’s and parents life. However, one of the easiest ways to alleviate that stress is by making sure you are prepared. Purchasing essential items that you’ll need all year is key to your preparation. Here is a list of the ten things you shouldn’t forget to bring to college.

College orientation may seem intimidating, but it’s meant to be enjoyable and knowledgeable at the same time. Have fun exploring your campus and meeting new people. GradGuard wishes you all the best in the upcoming year!

College can be some of the best years of your life. You get to try new things, meet new people, and most of all, eat whenever you want! For some, the meal […]

Freshmen college students are commonly referred to as fish. But because they’ve been uprooted and thrust into a new environment, a first year student can feel more like a fish […]

While it’s important to know how to socialize in college, how to be a good roommate, and how you’re going to pay for schooling, when it all comes down to […]

For an overwhelming majority of high school graduates and college students, money is a little tight. Though some may have had steady part time jobs since they were around 16, […]

There’s no doubt about it, living on a college campus is a unique way of life. It’s like a test run for the real world; there’s way more freedom than […]

One thing a lot of incoming college freshman worry about is living in dormitories. For many, it’s the first time they’ve lived in this sort of setting, and often with […]