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Safety Measures Employed in US Colleges
Violence in school campuses is not a relatively new concept. There have been documented cases wherein a lax security system in schools has led to school shootings and violent student outbursts. In the US, the more recent cases that gained wide media coverage were the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) massacre and [...]
Five Popular College-themed Hollywood Movies
Tons of movies have been made about the typical college experience; some are serious and insightful, while some show the more fun and crazy side of college life. To give you a better idea of what we’re talking about, below are five college-themed Hollywood comedy and “dramedy” movies you can watch before going off to [...]
The Types of College Guys and How to Deal with Them: A College Girl’s Guide
Apart from studying hard and meeting new people, you will also get to encounter different types of guys in college. Some are worth your time, while others are not. You can act nice initially, but if you have no idea how to handle them, you might end up being the object of their idiosyncrasies in [...]
Ways of Saving Money on Housing
You can decrease the impact of housing on your college budget. Housing, aside from tuition, is a major college expense. So, finding cheaper housing can really help get you through college. Anyway, you are not really in college to experience living within the comforts of a posh pad. You are attending university to get a [...]
Student Habits You Should Avoid
There are a lot of materials out there that will teach students how to be highly effective. Managing one’s time wisely, having the right attitude, and setting goals are just some of the things that these self-help articles or books would teach a student. Although these tips can be quite effective, there is another approach [...]
What You Need to Know about Disabilities Accommodations in College
Need special services for your college education? Apply for college disabilities accommodations. Before, students with disabilities needed to attend special colleges or get personal tutors to learn courses. But through the American Disabilities Act of 1990, students with disabilities may enroll in regular schools and enjoy the same privileges given to students without disabilities. What [...]
How Does One Apply for an Athletic Scholarship?
Once you’re hooked to playing sports, you’ll carry it all the way to college and beyond. But while there are athletic scholarships and financial aid programs offered by different colleges and universities to their students, getting a grant also requires some hard work. So here’s what you need to be a well-prepped and a better [...]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Attending an All-Women’s College
Thinking about one’s future is very important and should be practiced as early as possible. Doing so saves time and allows a person to prepare for what is to come. So, while you’re considering which college to apply to, here is a guide to why an all-women’s college is advisable or is not a good [...]