Archive for October, 2008
Hollywood’s Five Popular College Fraternity Movies
Nothing gets high school graduates all psyched about going off to college than hilarious college fraternity-themed movies. Tons of movies have been made about college frat life; some are hilarious, while some show the more serious aspects of how juggling frat life, personal responsibilities, and academics can get a bit too difficult. Below is a [...]
Filed under General, October 31st, 2008How to Steer Clear of Petty College Politics
Politics is existent in every aspect of modern life, especially in areas where resources are quite limited. When you go off to college, you’ll most probably be faced with situations where petty politics is practiced. Whether it be in the classroom, in student organizations, or in student elections, college students often witness and experience issues [...]
Filed under General, October 29th, 2008Factors to Consider in Selecting Colleges
Although financial costs are an important factor to consider when choosing a college, there are also other important aspects of college profiles that should be noted and taken into consideration when deciding which college to attend. Depending on you and your family, such important aspects may include the reputation of the school, educational facilities, accreditation, [...]
Filed under General, October 27th, 2008Tips on How to Breeze through Freshman Year in College
Going out of your comfort zone and finding yourself in an entirely new environment is never easy. This is why you’ll find tons of articles and books that are all dedicated to providing tips and tricks on how to make your transition from high school to college a lot easier. While there are no fool-proof, [...]
Filed under General, October 25th, 2008Does Having a Bachelor’s Degree Lead to Higher Income?
Tons of studies have been conducted to prove whether a bachelor’s degree really translates into higher income. And almost all concluded that having a college degree on your resume translates not only to getting a higher income, but also to having a wider range of employment opportunities. According to a report issued by the US [...]
Filed under General, October 23rd, 2008Pros and Cons of Going to a Community College
Aside from saving tuition money, tons of high school graduates go to community college to make productive use of their time as they figure out which field or discipline they want to major in. Instead of going straight to universities and enrolling under a four-year course program that you’re still unsure of, a good option [...]
Filed under General, October 21st, 2008How to Juggle College and Family Responsibilities
Getting through college and surviving the daily workload is hard enough, and it’s even more difficult if you have to deal with added family responsibilities such as looking after your kid or your elderly parents. There are lots of student parents who have succeeded juggling their college education and family responsibilities. If you have kids [...]
Filed under General, October 19th, 2008Tips to Follow in Choosing a Major
For some people, deciding which major to take in college needs no re-thinking. They immediately know what they want and what they’re most passionate about. But for most high school graduates, choosing the field they will major in and study for in the next four to five years takes a considerable amount of time and [...]
Filed under General, October 17th, 2008Ideal References for Letters of Recommendation in College Admission
If you read sample college admission essays, you’ll see that the most effective ones are those that provide detailed and illustrative background information on the applicant. This information becomes even more effective in making you stand out if it’s backed by letters of recommendation from credible individuals. Because admissions essays are an important part of [...]
Filed under General, October 15th, 2008Tips on Choosing the Best Extracurricular Activities for College Admissions
College admissions committees look for more than just high GPAs and academic excellence in their applicants. Committee members also look for demonstrated dedication, passion, and sense of community in their future students. This is the reason that when you check out sample college admission essays, you’ll see that the well-crafted ones are those that are [...]
Filed under General, October 13th, 2008