JLV College CounselingThe Ultimate Bucket List: 15 Things to Do Before You Finish College
College life is probably the most important part of your life. This is where you get the skills to help you land that dream job. You also have a lot of free time and the chance to make your own adult decisions without your parents dictating what you have to do. Sounds fun, doesn’t it? Before you graduate, here are some of the things you must do:
1. Take a Difficult Class
Do you have that one class that you are interested in? You don’t have to be afraid of challenges. Take the bull by its horns and take the class. Work hard and you will most probably do better than you expected. The challenging class will fulfill your desires and also make an impressive mark on your degree. Read More
How to Meet People Before Arriving on Campus
As an incoming college student, the days and weeks leading up to the start of school can be fill with excitement. But, you’re probably also feeling a little nervous. Going to college and not knowing anyone on campus can be scary. However, there are ways to make friends before stepping on campus in the fall. Read More
7 Tips for Safe and Healthy Travel for College Students
Traveling can be a rewarding and an exciting opportunity for a college student. It is a chance you get to experience and learn about all the beautiful cultures around the world. However, it can be quite scary sometimes bearing in mind that you are landing in a foreign place for the first time. It is vital to observe safety and health concerns to ensure that you have a positive experience full of memorable moments in your life.
The tips below will help you as a student prepare before and during your travel:
1. Get Travel Insurance and a Check Up
You would be surprised at how many students get so caught up in their itinerary plans that they forget to think of travel insurance. However, this is an important thing that needs taking care of. Check online with different agencies that provide international health insurance, consult them and buy the best insurance. Read More
12 Myths About College Admission Essays
The college admission process can be stressful. You put so much pressure on yourself as you are putting together your application and essays because you want to get admitted to your dream school. The thing you will probably spend the most time on when preparing your application is your college admission essay. The essay can play a big role when college admission officers are making their decisions. However, there are a lot of myths about the college admission essay. If you write your essay believing some of the myths, it can actually hurt your chances of being admitted to the colleges you want to attend. There, before sending in your college admission essays, make sure you know these 12 myths are not true.
Myth 1: No one reads the admission essays.
Your application, including your admission essays, will be read by at least one person in the admission office. If it were just about grades and test scores, the college would not ask for an essay. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – July 21, 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.
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