To Attend or Not to Attend: That is the ($100,000) Question June 20, 2011 by Angela Andaloro The decision to attend college is one that everyone arrives at differently. For some, not going to school isn’t an option, be it by their own standards or their parents’; for others, taking the
Wikipedia Gaining Classroom Approval June 20, 2011 by Alexis Mattera “Wikipedia is the best thing ever. Anyone in the world can write anything they want about any subject. So you know you are getting the best possible information.” Though those words were spoken
Do AP Classes Really Prepare You for College? June 20, 2011 by Darci Miller I was ambitious in high school, taking nine Advanced Placement classes in three years (five during my senior year). And if I heard it from one teacher, I heard it from them all: “This is what
Quirky Course Offerings June 17, 2011 by Lisa Lowdermilk Have you ever been sitting through a lecture and been on the verge of falling asleep? Do you find yourself wishing your classes were more interesting? If your answer is yes to either of these
College: The Ultimate Life Lesson June 16, 2011 by Radha Jhatakia There are many things I wish I knew before I started college...or even a year or two in! Tips about what professors are difficult, what dining halls serve the best food and where to find the dorms
Should You Go Greek? June 16, 2011 by Thomas Lee When I first arrived at college, joining a fraternity – or getting involved with anything remotely connected with Greek life – was the furthest thing from my mind. Little did I know that by the end
Sick at School? Feel Better...Fast! June 16, 2011 by Katie Askew Being sick at a school that’s hours from home and – let’s be honest – your mom is hard to deal with. Don’t think you’re immune, either: It’s much easier to catch illnesses when you’re living in a
Easy Ways to Afford Your Dream School June 15, 2011 by Brittni Fitzgerald Whether it is gas, food or tuition, prices are rising on everything. Everyone wants to attend their dream college without having to end up in debt at the end. College tuition will, depending on
Immigration Law Passed in Alabama June 15, 2011 by Kara Coleman On June 9th, Alabama governor Robert Bentley signed what supporters and opponents alike consider to be the toughest law on immigration in the nation. The law, due to come into effect on
Escape from In-State Through the National Student Exchange Program June 14, 2011 by Shari Williams When applying to colleges, I had an “out-of-state” mentality: I wanted to go anywhere besides the very state I lived in. After applying and being accepted to several schools, the cost of
How to Not Kill Your Roommate June 13, 2011 by Darci Miller Before college, the only time I’d ever shared a room with someone was at sleep-away camp. Living in a bunk with a dozen other girls was certainly an experience but I was still nervous about moving
