Get Some School Spirit, Would You? August 30, 2011 by Darci Miller Here at the University of Miami, there’s an odd sort of lack of spirit. We all claim to bleed orange and green but when it comes down to it, few of us actually do. We bail on even our most
Keeping First Day Jitters in Check August 30, 2011 by Jessica Seals On my first day back at school, I dreaded having to get up early and go to class despite the fact that I took online classes all summer. I was, however, quite confident: This is my senior year and
Cool (and Helpful) Study Gadgets August 29, 2011 by Lisa Lowdermilk Now that summer is coming to an end and the fall semester is underway, you might be wondering if there's anything you can do to make studying for your classes easier. While money can't buy
Alternative Ways to Get Traditional Textbooks August 25, 2011 by Anna Meskishvili No Internet Connection Required!
Building Lasting Relationships with Your Professors August 24, 2011 by Jacquelene Bennett Lifelong friendships and connections are made in college but some of the most important relationships you will make while attending school are not just with your peers but with your professors,
College Costs Continue to Outpace Savings August 24, 2011 by Alexis Mattera There are lots of ways students and their parents can pay for college – at Scholarships.com, we’re familiar with nearly 3 million options – and many begin socking away funds early on. As admirable as
Campus Transportation Solutions August 23, 2011 by Radha Jhatakia Many of you believe that having a car on campus is necessary. The truth is, it’s just more convenient. Since many schools implement parking restrictions for students unless they are resident
Off-Campus Housing Advice for College Freshmen August 22, 2011 by Jessica Seals College freshmen have several things to be excited about. They have finally gotten out of high school and now have the chance to go off to college where they will feel more independent. One of the
Comparing and Saving on Textbooks Just Got Easier August 22, 2011 by Alexis Mattera If you think college textbooks have been in the news more than usual lately, you’re right: Classes are starting up again at many college campuses and students are looking for any ways they can to
Stress-Free Study Time? It DOES Exist! August 19, 2011 by Kara Coleman Does it ever seem to you like each one of your professors thinks that theirs is the only class you have to do homework for? How do you give each subject the attention that it needs? These tips may
Four Tips to Financially Prepare Your Student for College August 19, 2011 by Suada Kolovic It seems like just yesterday that your kid was, well, just a kid, asking for a ride to the movies and throwing a tantrum on the floor. Now your child has walked across their high school stage, tossed