Dorm Room Living: What to Expect

Published on Friday, February 3rd, 2012 by Dania Mallette
Tags: college dorm, college dorm tips, college dorms, dorm living, living in dorms, student dorm, student dorms

Most college bound students will find themselves dealing with dorm living. This particular living arrangement has its pros and cons, however, by knowing what to expect ahead of time, any student can properly prepare for this next stage in their academic lifestyle. What are Dorms? On most college and university campuses, dorms, more formally known [...]

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A Guide To Speculative Applications

Published on Friday, January 20th, 2012 by Emma Quigley
Tags: cover letter, hidden jobs, job application, resumes, speculative applications, vacancies

Speculative applications involve sending a resume and covering letter to an employer asking whether they have any vacancies in the sector you are interested in. They are a good way to access ‘hidden jobs’ – it is estimated that more than 50% of jobs go unadvertised and are filled by speculative applications or networking. In [...]

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College Activities To Help Your Resume Stand Out From The Crowd

Published on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 by Emma Quigley
Tags: college resume tips, resume tips, resume writing tips, tips

To cope with graduating into today’s tough jobs market; you must make the most of your college experience by taking part in extracurricular activities. There are a number of different ways that you can develop your skills set at college. If you already have a career path in mind, college activities can help you gain [...]

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Ways to Make Your Dollars Stretch: Frugal Living at College

Published on Friday, January 13th, 2012 by J. Gomes
Tags: college budget, college budgeting tips, student load money

There is a reason why students are sometimes referred to as the “poor student.” Those who take on a full time course load have no time to earn extra money by securing a part time job. For those who have to move away from their home town for College, it can be a struggle making [...]

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Write An Essay That Shines! The Top Ten Tips for Essay Writing

Published on Monday, January 9th, 2012 by J. Gomes
Tags: college admissions, college essay writing, essay writing, writing tips

The most important step in guaranteeing success at writing your essay is by starting your research early. Time and time again students procrastinate and put off the crucial research necessary to compile facts and data. This results in a rushed, cookie-cutter essay. Why not go for the gold?   Just because you are given a [...]

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5 Top Tips to Get Organized For College: Preparing for College

Published on Friday, October 21st, 2011 by J. Gomes
Tags: college organization tips, organization, organization tips

Entering College is probably one of the most expensive, time consuming investments you will ever partake. It is important to prepare for College and know the steps necessary in order to keep from being overwhelmed by the tedious College application process, stressful interviews and the like. Here we will help you stay on top of [...]

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7 Tips to Success in College: Effective Study Habits

Published on Friday, September 16th, 2011 by Emma Quigley
Tags: college, college help, College Tips

College is very different from School, in many ways. One of the most significant changes to get used to is learning to study independently; no professor will be chasing you up if you’re late or you don’t hand your work in, you will just fail. This is why it is important to grasp effective study [...]

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How to Become a Networking Guru

Published on Friday, August 12th, 2011 by Dania Mallette
Tags: how to network, importance of networking, networking for college students, networking tips, networking tips for college students, networking tips for students

Just because students are still in college does not mean they can’t get a head start on pursuing their dream career. Learning how to use the power of networking has the ability to open doors that would never have been available otherwise. Students hoping to improve their chances of being successful in the working world [...]

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Ways to Keep the Peace with Your Roommates

Published on Thursday, August 11th, 2011 by Dania Mallette
Tags: college roommates, dorm living, dorm rooms, how to get along with roommates, how to get along with your roommates, living in dorms, living with roommates, off campus housing, roommates in college

One of the most common experiences those attending college can expect is learning how to adjust to living with roommates. College freshmen living in the dorms often don’t get a say as to who they’ll be paired in a room with and even those living in apartments or homes off campus still have to deal [...]

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Ways to Stay in Touch with Family & Friends While Away at College

Published on Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 by Dania Mallette
Tags: benefits of a webcam, out of state college students, out of state students, skype benefits, social networking, social networking sites, social networking websites, staying in touch with friends and family, staying in touch with loved ones, using a webcam, using skype

Being away from home is never easy, especially for students attending college outside of their city or state. Even those that have been away at school for a few years may still feel the pangs of homesickness. Of course with all the advancements in technology, there are numerous ways students can not only keep in [...]

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