JLV College CounselingHow to Manage Finances as a College Student
Having to manage finances for the first time is one of the hardest things about being a college student. College students also find themselves in very different financial situations. Some have scholarships, some depend on their parents to pay for their college expenses, and many are accumulating student loan debt throughout their education with plans to pay it back later. There’s no one-size-fits-all way to manage finances as a college student, but in this article we’re speaking to the student who has their basic needs covered and wants to avoid some of the common financial traps and pitfalls that students will encounter for the first time in college. Read More
Self Defense on Campus
Crime on college campuses has been a problem nationwide for years. With such a high population density on most campuses, it presents a unique challenge for students and law enforcement alike to maintain the safety of everyone. Fortunately, an important safeguard for students to avoid potentially dangerous situations is the knowledge of self-defense. The split-second decisions that must be made when a crime is being committed can be the difference that saves a life. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – August 25, 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.
Paying Off Your Student Loans
If you want to go to college or graduate school but don’t have enough money to fund your education, you can apply for student loans. But you have to keep in mind that student loans, although helpful, can leave you with a large debt to pay off once you finish your studies. Below are some suggestions on how you can make it easier for yourself to pay off student loans. Read More
Six Ways College Students Can Live A Healthy Lifestyle
Your college years are some of the most fun and exciting moments of your life. On the other hand, it can be some of the toughest and roughest years too. In balancing your academic performances, social life, and other activities, it can be quite challenging to pay attention to your health at times. In fact, many college students do not even bother to give importance to their health and lifestyle.
Although this is a very apparent situation nowadays, some would still prefer to give attention to their health. And if you are aiming to fulfill your college years by living a healthy lifestyle, these are some of the most helpful and effective ways to do it: Read More
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