College Survival

I will tell you how to have fun at college and pass your classes. I will also tell you how to be the most productive student and transform into a lean mean college machine!

Whether it be due from a busy schedule or simply, procrastination, all of us have been there, studying late hours for a test the next day. Wouldn't it be nice to avoid that uncalled for stress?...

The mention of college life always leads to exciting fraternity parties stories, waking up in all sorts of odd hours during the day, and eating Chinese take out in the middle of the night, but did...

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a class you have to take and the instructor is not a very good teacher? These few simple steps can allow you to ace the course, in spite of the interference...

The end of the semester is coming up and finals are near. Here are some tips to help you get ready for your final exams.

Being a full time student at a University is hard work. Making money is even harder. It's hard to put the hours in and keep the grades up. I've developed a way to make a little extra cash if...

If the idea of taking a big test, like the SAT, nursing or law boards, or even just a final exam gives you nausea and cold sweats, you probably have test anxiety. Test anxiety can be debilitating...

At one point in your life, you will pull an all-nighter. Maybe you have already. If so, you understand the difficulty of getting through those long hours of the night. If not, try to avoid...

Eating in college can be hard on your wallet. Between late-night study sessions and early-morning classes, there is hardly time for making your own dinner. Even if you do find the time to fix a...

As a student I'd like to save money on books. Text book usually costs a lot and I only use it once. Why not rent them? Renting a book saves money and also save tree.

As many people know, Grad School is no easy task, especially when working full-time and or raising a family; however, when an individual can find balance, one can easily and successfully get...

College is expensive. The pride you have from being at an institution that will help you further your education can overshadowed by the cost of being at college. Finding ways to reduce your...

It is critical that every college student learn how to study effectively if they want to be successful in college. Your schedule is your best friend. Sticking to a study schedule will greatly...

College can be an exciting time in a young adult's life as they encounter new concepts, make new friends, and discover new things about themselves. However, it's important to stay safe at college...

Campus safety at a large university has been always a major issue for university students. It is more of an issue for the female population due to their vulnerability to rapes and other...

Sometimes with a full schedule you cannot have time to go to the gym whether you have gym membership or the school has a gym. There are lots of ways in which you can exercise while you go to your...

If you notice a bad smell in your home, you may have a dead mouse. Most mice have the courtesy to die where you can not see them, so you do not have to do anything. Many others will lay down in...

Wondering where to put your extra belongings on campus, so that you're not hauling them around all the time? Here's a few tips you might find helpful.

Thousands of young men and women leave home for the dorms this month. I’ll never forget the day I returned to my freshman year college dorm room to find that my roommate and two of her friends had...

If you have gone to a college or university, you know orientation day was your first exposure to the place you were about to attend for two or four years of your life. Trying to find out where is...

The subject of Physics has been feared by a large percentage of the student population. There have been many who were interested in studying science or engineering, but changed their minds...

Dang! College was going to be so perfect, the time of your life, with no parents or curfews! But suddenly it just feels weird and you're not even sure if you belong here. You ARE alone right? NO!...

If you are anything like me then you get very nervous and almost sick to your stomach before you have to take a test. It doesn't matter if it is at school or at work. Giving presentations at work...

This information is frightening but it is vital that every woman become aware of this most dangerous type of stalker. The Predatory Stalker is the most likely to commit sexual assault or murder...

College, days of new friendships, lasting relationships, and new beginnings. Your college student will want to take as much as possible with them but their dorm room is so small. I have sent 3...

Now that your teenager has passed the SAT's, graduated High School and been accepted into college, you have yet to get organized for the big move to campus. Getting organized for the move and...

Packing for College can be an exciting, yet an overwhelming experience. With proper planning and execution, you can be sure to have a calm and memorable move in experience - all while saving money...

If you need to transfer between colleges or universities there are some things you should know so that you don't lose credits in the process and fall behind. Read some tips here from someone who...

If you are heading off to college or if you are helping a child pack up to go off to school, then careful planning is in order. Be sure to make a checklist of everything you need, and also design...

Your kids are starting to go back to college soon and whether they are leaving home for the first time, or they have been at school before, nothing says how much you love and miss them than a care...

Here are some things that I have found that helped me be a good student.

Have you ever "woken up" while reading to discover that you are 20 pages ahead of where you last remember, but you can't remember a thing in between? These tips are focused on keeping...

Do you have a clingy or an overly attached roommate or friend? Is the conversation about next year’s housing bound to be uncomfortable? Well, depending upon the depth of your friendship and the...

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is challenging enough. Add stress, deadlines, late night studying, and long hours of reading and you have a recipe for a larger, slower you. Follow these steps to...

The worst thing you can do is not prepare for the biggest semester of your life, you need to do good your first semester from a confidence standpoint. In this article I will discuss everything you...

When it comes to proper study techniques, most students have a very tough time. Many students can study well for a few hours straight, but eventually they crash. Although these types of study...

Packing for college is not fun. There seems to be an endless list of things to buy. But as long as you have the essentials, you will survive. Put together a college survival kit of basic things to...

Part of personal finance is using ingenuity to find solutions. Going without a car in college is a great exercise in ingenuity. It’s a great skill to develop during a student’s early financial...

Ever wonder what people are saying from far away? Ever wonder what your boss is saying in his office on the phone?

Are you in college and looking for a way to pull in a little extra spending cash? For many college students it is hard to work and go to school full-time. If you are living off your financial aid...

This is a big step, it is the first step towards going for what you want to work for. It is also best if you put your part in, you need to also take advantage and network to get what the college...

No money for your college books? No problem! I can teach you how to find almost every book you'll need for class.

Money is almost always tight for college students. Eating can become a major expense for the typical college student. With these cheap options you will be able to save money on food and spend it...

College is one of the most important steps in your life. Just going to college does not cut it anymore. You must be able to receive high grades and perform well. Bachelor degrees are almost a...

Do you wonder how some people are so quick to remember and understand what they are reading? Here you will learn some of the effective techniques they apply to easily grasp the ideas from...

At some point, every college student has that annoying roommate who will not stop going on and on about their day while you need to study. Sometimes they don't get the point or you just don't...

Ever wonder what the ideal choice of sceduling for college might be? Ever struggle to arrange a schedule around work, friends and social events? Want to grab the best instructors before the rest?...

To be a successful student you have to show that you have mastered the subject material of the study course. This is usually achieved by obtaining a passing grade on a test. If you are thinking...

Need to know how to overcome public speaking fear? Some of the greatest speakers in the world have, at one point or another, had to conquer their fear of public speaking. You might not think of...

Deciding to enroll in a college or university can be exciting. Whether you are going away or staying close to home, there are no words to express the joys of higher education. However, with...