How to Stay Healthy in College

Is it possible to stay healthy in college? It seems hard to achieve considering the hectic academic schedule. When you are not studying, you just want to unwind and do fun things that have nothing to do with health such as hanging out with friends or going to parties. However, it is important to focus on maintaining good health if you are going to live long enough to enjoy the fruits of your hard work in school. Therefore it is vital that you make a conscious effort to adapt and maintain healthy habits throughout your days of schooling in college.

Things you can do to stay healthy at university

Many of the things that we do to promote good mental and physical health are simple, but they require discipline to make it work. Hence, you should decide from the get-go to be consistent with these habits to benefit from them. Some of them you can do with friends while others you can only do by yourself. Overall, if you commit yourself, you will notice a positive effect on your mental and physical well-being as well as your performance. Read More

Scholarship Saturday – January 6, 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.

Best Freelance Jobs for College Students

Most students usually don’t have enough free time to work a full-time job. At the same time, they really need the extra money. When it comes to finding a job that will not take up all of your time, freelancing can be a very good option.

As a freelancer, you will usually get to work whenever works best for you, depending on your schedule and you are more likely to find a job that you will actually enjoy doing. Along with that, you will have the time to focus on your studies and keep doing well at college. Below, you can find some freelance jobs that would be a great option for any college student. Read More

January 2018 Newsletter

I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season!

Many colleges with early decision and early action deadlines have passed. Congratulations to the students who have received acceptance letters from the colleges they applied. For students who are still in the middle of college applications, I wish you luck as you submit your applications! Read More

How Much Can Identity Theft Affect Your Life?

Unfortunately we live in a time when identify theft is common. There are thieves out there who are trying to steal identifies for their own financial gain. And while the thieves gain, the person whose identity is stolen can suffer for many years.

Guest blogger Megan Wells has been together a great infographic that talks about identify theft and things you can do to protect yourself from identify theft. Read More