Archive for November, 2008
Make College Study Group Sessions Work for You
Some people work best when left all by their lonesome, while some absorb and understand information better with the help of others. If you fall under the latter category, you have probably already considered joining study groups for some of your classes. Study groups are effective and helpful in that they provide you with insights [...]
Filed under General, November 14th, 2008Tips on Getting Along with Dormmates
Among the horror stories you’ll hear about college, the ones about the dormmate from hell are by far the most popular. From unhygienic habits to sneakily stealing your stuff, annoying dormmates have a special way of creeping into your hearts and making it turn black with angst. Most students who get stuck with such dormmates [...]
Filed under General, November 12th, 2008Tips to Help Students Pay College Loans
While some college graduates immediately enter the rat race to secure employment, some are left thinking of ways to pay off the loans they incurred during their time in college. For some, landing a high-paying job is the best way to pay for college student loans. But for others, a high salary still may not [...]
Filed under General, November 10th, 2008Time Management Tips for College Students
Books, articles, and even entire websites are dedicated simply to providing tips and resolving college students’ issues on time management. But what most of these articles and websites lack is specificity; students won’t magically “stop procrastinating” unless you illustrate specific instances wherein they can avoid procrastination and how. To give you an idea of what [...]
Filed under General, November 8th, 2008The Lowdown on College Teaching Assistants
Colleges and universities often contract the services of a teaching assistant to aid the lecturers and professors in handling classes and other related tasks. Many college students apply as teaching assistants to help them pay off student loans, pay their tuition, and cope with other financial expenses incurred during college. Applying for teaching assistant posts [...]
Filed under General, November 6th, 2008Switching College Majors: Advantages and Disadvantages
Shifting majors or courses is a common tendency among college students, especially those who are in their first or second year in college. A review published by an Ivy League school found that freshmen and sophomores tend to shift courses three to four times during college. There are many possible reasons why students switch majors; [...]
Filed under General, November 4th, 2008Tips on Transferring Colleges or Universities
Students have various reasons for transferring colleges or universities; some are valid, while some are workable and not so valid. Common reasons include homesickness, issues with professors and school authorities, weak course programs, and unbearable workload and course requirements. Whatever your reason is, the first thing to ask yourself if you’re planning on transferring colleges [...]
Filed under General, November 2nd, 2008