Most colleges have some required classes, which will simplify your decisions, but it's a good idea to explore possible majors and areas of interest with elective courses.
College life provides many entertaining distractions, but it's important to remember what your priorities are and complete the tasks at hand.
A big change in your environment can sometimes cause you to withdraw from what is new and concentrate on what you left behind. Make the effort to move forward.
There's an old joke that the members of Procrastinators Anonymous keep meaning to meet ... but keep putting it off.
Assorted tips for flourishing in the land of palm trees, Rollerblades and sun.
Scores of books, videos, Web sites and seminars are devoted to memory enhancement. The steps below summarize the main points of most techniques; refer to the Related Sites for more specific and...
Changing schools midstream, or returning to school after a hiatus, requires you to navigate the sometimes tricky system of transferring academic credits you've earned elsewhere to your new school....
Returning to school as a working adult can be both more rewarding and more challenging than pursuing full-time studies right out of high school. Here are some tips to help you manage learning and...
Cramming, while not an ideal style of study, is an inevitable part of student life. Focus on general concepts, memory techniques and relaxation.
Reading can consume a huge chunk of your study time. Take these steps to get the most of each reading minute.
Essay exams are tough because they require you to do a lot more thinking than a multiple-choice or true-or-false exam.
Open-book exams require different techniques than regular tests.
The flexibility of college and graduate school life can be a wolf in sheep's clothing. Use these techniques to manage your time well.
Don't fall victim to the belief that your professors are up on that pedestal, bestowing their vast knowledge upon you. Find out for yourself that they're just people - but very often, people worth...
Teachers have a lot of students, and sometimes it's hard to stick out from the crowd. Earn your teacher's or professor's respect by following these pointers.
Graduating Phi Beta Kappa is a huge honor, and can open doors for you later in life. Here's how to do it.
Senior year passes by awfully quickly. Before it's gone, you'll need to figure out how to get that thesis done on time.
It's easy enough to start writing a dissertation. The real challenge is finishing it before the next ice age!
Would you like to know where you stand with your grades? With some minor number crunching, you're on your way to the head of the class.
College provides many opportunities for food bargains for those willing and eager to search them out. Follow these steps and you can let your stomach do the talking.