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Dorm Room Living: What to Expect

Published on Friday, February 3rd, 2012 by Dania Mallette
Category: College Tips

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 [...]

IUON Announces Upper Division BSN Program

Published on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 by Nohel
Category: College News

Starting in September 2011, the International University of Nursing (IUON) will offer an Upper Division BSN program. The Board of Trustees confirmed its support of the program following approval by the IUON Faculty Committee and University Administration. President Warren Ross notes that “The majority of colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada offer upper [...]

A Guide To Speculative Applications

Published on Friday, January 20th, 2012 by Emma Quigley
Category: Career Development College Tips

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 [...]

College Activities To Help Your Resume Stand Out From The Crowd

Published on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 by Emma Quigley
Category: Career Development College 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 [...]

Ways to Make Your Dollars Stretch: Frugal Living at College

Published on Friday, January 13th, 2012 by J. Gomes
Category: College Tips

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 [...]

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

Published on Monday, January 9th, 2012 by J. Gomes
Category: College 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 [...]

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

Published on Friday, October 21st, 2011 by J. Gomes
Category: College News College 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 [...]

7 Tips to Success in College: Effective Study Habits

Published on Friday, September 16th, 2011 by Emma Quigley
Category: College News 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 [...]

How to Become a Networking Guru

Published on Friday, August 12th, 2011 by Dania Mallette
Category: College Tips

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 [...]

Private vs. Public Colleges & Universities: Which Should You Attend?

Published on Friday, August 12th, 2011 by Dania Mallette
Category: 4 Year Colleges

There are many colleges and universities students can apply to, which means variety in selection. But sometimes having such an overwhelming number of choices could pose a problem for college bound students that aren’t sure which schools to send applications to. When it comes to private colleges and universities and public versions of these educational [...]

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