JLV College CounselingHow to Create a Productive Study Space in Your Dorm Room
It’s not a secret that your environment can affect your mood and productivity. While there are people who can study even from the comfort of their own bed, most people cannot focus in an unproductive environment. This is why many students choose to study in libraries, study rooms, and even cafés. However, you can also adjust your dorm room to fit your studying needs. So, if you’d like to turn your dorm room into an efficient study room, here are a few suggestions that should help you. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – March 16, 2019
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.
5 Tips to Become Your own Boss right after College
Before you finally graduate from college, you need to ask yourself: am I going to be a leader, or a follower? There is nothing wrong with aspiring to land an excellent job at an amazing company and working your way up the ranks or simply enjoying your time doing what you love. On the other hand, it’s important to understand that in the modern business world, entrepreneurship is a way to long-term financial independence.
Becoming your own boss gives you the unique opportunity to call all the shots, utilize your skills the way you see fit, and define your financial standing. With that in mind, here are the five tips that will help you become your own boss immediately after college. Read More
How to Interpret Your Financial Aid Award Letters
If you are like most students, financial aid will play a large role when you are deciding what college you will attend in the fall. If you have not received financial aid award letters from the colleges that sent acceptance letters, you will be receiving your award letters soon. Unfortunately, financial aid award letters can be confusing for students, especially if you are an incoming student who will have to compare award letters from several colleges.
A common mistake many students make is thinking the college that offers the biggest “award” is the best financial aid award. However, this is not always the case. Below are some tips to help you understand and compare your financial aid letters so you can make the best educated decision when choosing the college you will attend in the fall. Read More
Travelling as a Student – How to Stay Safe
You’re young, you’re wild, you want to see the world – you decided to travel. This is the time when you should find yourself (a cheesy, but utterly true statement). Whether you’re travelling alone, or with a friend, whether you’re doing it through an agency, backpacking and couch surfing, or you’re part of an exchange program, it doesn’t matter that much. You know what you like, and what is within your means, and you should act and travel accordingly. Prepare to expose yourself to new people, to amazing cultures and foods, but, to danger as well. We’re not trying to scare you, we merely want to draw your attention to the simple fact that travelling can be dangerous, especially for a young person. You need to learn how to stay safe. For this reason, we have drawn up some advice on how you can protect yourself when travelling all around the world. Read More
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