National Decision Day 2017 College Scholarships May 1, 2017 4:13 PM by Susan Dutca May 1st is National College Decision Day! There are so many colleges from which to choose and a lot of students are applying to several schools, some even more than a dozen. Naturally, the cost
A Second Chance for Former Prisoners, Gang Members October 11, 2016 by Susan Dutca One nonprofit is heavily recruiting reformed delinquents from disadvantaged communities and funneling them into college. The troubled youth - many of whom have committed crimes and have been in jail,
Mental-Health Kiosks to Cure Plague of Modern Anxiety? September 3, 2015 by Susan Dutca While many people can recall their college days as being "the best days" of their lives, college is never stress-free. From completing last-minute papers, to studying for midterms and finals or
Duke Freshmen Reject Tragicomic, Calling it "Pornographic" August 25, 2015 by Susan Dutca Students are notorious for avoiding summer reading lists – whether they'd rather spend time outdoors or simply find the list dull, many walk into the first day of class without having read the book
The Text Book Game August 24, 2015 by Christina Zhou You’re starting college, excited to be embarking on the next big adventure, and…is that flimsy textbook really $500? For many students, the prospect of obtaining the course booklist on the typical
Mom’s Famous Spaghetti August 17, 2015 by Emily Rabinowitz It seems like to get into college these days students have to be involved in nearly everything: sports, debate team, internships, nonprofit volunteering, honor societies, part time jobs…the list of
“Dorm”-estic Bliss August 12, 2015 by Christina Zhou Unless you’re rooming with someone you already know, a college roommate can be a wild card. For many, this is the first time that they are sharing their living space for an extended period of time.
Early Decision, Early Action or Regular Decision? August 10, 2015 by Emily Rabinowitz There are three common options for submitting your application to college. Early decision is a binding agreement stating that if you are accepted you will attend that school regardless of the cost or
Suicide on Campus August 5, 2015 by Emily Rabinowitz “Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among college students, claiming the lives of 1,100 students each year.” (From activeminds.org) Whether you’re packing to go off to college this
Jobs During College July 30, 2015 by Ashley Grego While some students are fortunate with affluent upbringings, others have had jobs since the day they were legally allowed to join the work force. Even with a heavy course load, some of these students
