4 Student Hardships & How to Get Past All of the Challenges

The midnight runs to the convenience store for more soda. The tough college mid-term. The lack of money. For those who are or who have recently been college students, these scenes feel all too familiar. They represent just some of the challenges that college students face.

However, there’s no need for these students to feel disheartened. Many other students have faced these challenges and overcome them. The trick to doing so lies in being prepared for the most common ones. Here are four common issues that students face and how some have solved them. Read More

18 Tips to Make the Most of Your College Visit

Researching colleges is an important step in the college search process. After finding that a college is a good fit on paper, students should consider visiting the colleges they are considering to make sure the college feels like a good fit. College brochures and websites will make all colleges look great, but not all colleges will feel right for you. Below are 18 things you can do to make the most of your college visit. Read More

Scholarship Saturday – March 25, 2017

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.

How to Stay Intellectually Stimulated During a Vacation

Coming back from a vacation is hard,. You are no longer in the routine of school and may find it hard to get yourself back on track. It can be especially hard to be motivated to return to a highly technical major, such as clinical laboratory scientist programs. Luckily, there are ways to keep yourself intellectually stimulated on or after vacation that will make it much easier for you to adjust back to school when you return. Read More

9 Reasons Not To Choose a College

There are many reasons to choose a college. Majors, activities and personality of the colleges should be things you are considering when you are thinking about college. Whether you are just starting your college search or choosing between the colleges that sent acceptance letters, choosing a college can be difficult. You want to make sure you’re finding colleges that are good fits academically, socially, and financially. However, many students choose colleges for wrong reasons. While some of the reasons are good to consider, they should not be the sole reason to choose a college. Below are nine reasons to not choose a college.

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