JLV College CounselingThe Importance of Learning to Learn
Whether you’re just beginning your college journey, or you’re still in search for the perfect program for you, life is slowly becoming more complex and challenging. How much of your hard-earned education thus far have you put to use one way or another? Have you picked up some life-saving skills such as proper time management, self-discipline, or dealing with deadlines? Have you maintained your passion for certain subjects throughout the years you’ve spent in school, or has it dwindled due to pressure and dull lecture methods? Read More
Over 50 Questions to Ask When Visiting Colleges
Learning as much as you can about a college is the best way to figure out if it is a good fit for you. A good starting point is to review the college marketing materials and websites. The next step is to visit the college campuses you are considering. However, the printed materials, websites, and college visits are all designed to attract prospective students. To gain further knowledge about the colleges you are considering, you must ask questions! Below are many questions to ask current students, admission counselors, and professors to learn more about a college. In addition, there are questions to ask yourself during or after a visit to determine if the college is a good fit for you. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – October 27, 2018
The deadlines for the scholarships that were on this list have passed. To see scholarships that are still accepting applications, visit more recent Scholarship Saturday posts.
7 Essential Tips to Create a Budget Plan for College
If you’re currently at college, the struggle is real. You may start your day with positive attitude, but you’ll definitely face some stress throughout the day.
First and foremost, you have to find a balance between your studies and social life. But those are not the only things to balance out. Your budget needs some art of balancing as well. You have great expenses but limited income. How do you handle this?
Let’s go through the seven most important things to do in order to create a balanced budget plan for college. Read More
The A-Z of Student Health
Thousands of new students have left home for the first time. In addition to cooking for yourself and doing your own washing, you have to look after your health. So to keep it simple, Dr. Felix gathered the most common student health problems into one infographic. From Kissing Disease to STDs, the doctor has you covered.
Dr. Felix has managed to find the most important issues to keep in mind. It’s no surprise that STIs are featured strongly on the list, but mental health is also really important. So whether you’re a freshman or not, have a look at their infographic, learn your ABCs, and look out for yourself and your friends. Read More
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