College Survival

Stress among college freshmen is rising. According to a study by the University of California, stress rates nearly doubled between 1985 and 2000. The study said in 2000, about 30 percent of...

Do you have a kid in college or know a special kid who is in college? Why not surprise them with a Carebasket Carepackage? They would LOVE it! When I was in college I LOVED getting care...

The freshman year of college is one of life’s wonderful times – if you know how to take advantage of the opportunities. There are so many ways to have a good time on and off campus. The trick is...

You met in college. It started as a friendship. You began seeing more of each other until you realized you were in love. The wedding was lovely. Now, one of you is working while the other one is...

According to statistical data from the National College Health Association, stress is the number one impediment to academic performance among college students. College life can be stressful, to be...

An entrance into college brings with it new freedoms but it also requires a student to make many adjustments. Stress is a frequent hazard for first-year students as they attempt to navigate major...

A comprehensive student survival guide can make the transition to college life and academics a much smoother experience. Constructing a student survival guide requires being familiar with the...

Your situation seems overwhelming. Your grades are awful, you won’t have financial aid after this semester, you’re homesick, your mother is seriously ill back at home, and the list goes on. It...

College can be one of the toughest financial periods of your life. Your living on your own with barely any time to work. On top of that you have to pay for tuition, books, and rent! Fortunately,...

College can be difficult. The work as well as the temptations are enough to make any college student go crazy. Here are a few tips to help you make college as easy as possible.

Your parents looked so happy, so proud when you left for college. And how awesome did it feel to be out on your own? Of course, you know your family will always be there for you, to love and...

As soon as you enter college, the student credit card offers start piling in. The credit card companies know that you are young and do not have access to money while away at college. Avoiding...

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...

The most important skill you will ever develop is time management and the place to begin is in college. For the first time in your life, your time is completely your own. By managing your time...

College is all about succeeding. If you don't succeed, you're going to find that you'll have to start all over again.

There are many tips to help college students succeed while attending college, and to succeed in life.

According to Vincent Tinto, a professor at Syracuse University who has written extensively about college students, many college administrators cite "student retention" as a top issue. However, the...

So you have already made the choice to live in a house rather than living in the dorms at college. You can potentially save a lot of money living in a house rather than campus dorms, but only if...

With the convenience of online courses, more and more people are going back to school. It is important to understand that while you are working from the convenience of home, you will still have...

Bachelor degrees are offered by colleges and universities across the United States and even around the world. Many people choose to pursue a degree in a specific field to have access to jobs in...

Every college campus is different, and whether it's big, or small, you're going to find that you may get lost regardless. It's up to you to prepare, and know where your classes are ahead of time.

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 life can be very interesting and enjoyable yet stressful and dull at times. Most people claim to have spent some of their best years in college. This is because in college you are a young...

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...

Heading off to college soon? Need some advice and tips on how to succeed? Look no further, this article will save you.

Fall is almost here, and many of us are finding ourselves thinking ahead to what college our child will attend in a year. College visits are an important part of the decision making process....

On-campus activities are an important aspect of student life and the overall college experience. Students at Hudson Community College in New Jersey can enjoy a wide variety of activities and...

Freshman year of college is a trying time for teens. Some get carried away in the party scene while others discover a good balance of work and play. Fresh out of high school, first time...

Many high school students look forward to the less-constricted schedule of college, when later class times and increased independence can mean sleeping late to or three days a week. Whether you've...

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...

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!...

Have you recently graduated high school or are a senior in high school? Here are tips to have the ultimate college experience.

Are you nervous about doing well in college? Follow these simple rules and you will definitely do well. I call it the "4.0 College Plan"

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...

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...

Have a child nearing college age? One of our jobs as parents is to prepare our kids for life outside our own home. Is your child prepared? Here are some things to think about:

It can be difficult to go back to college or start college as a parent. I wanted to be the best mom I could be and spend as much time with my son but I also needed to finish college to provide the...

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...

College students balance full schedules of classes, studying, socializing and learning to live away from home. Care packages for college students provide a welcome greeting from home that gives...

Freshman year of college doesn't have to be as hard as people make it out to be. There is no reason to be scared. You will make a lot more friends than you had dreamed of and they will be from...

Some helpful tips on how to make it through the grueling first year of college. Tips range from the classroom to the cafeteria.

Follow these tips to learn how to "ace" college. If you have never done well in school before, this "how to" is especially for you.

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 a teenager is in between high school and college it may be a difficult time for them and for you. The fears that come along with a new adventure and meeting new people along with trying to...

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...

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...

Sleep isn't easy to come by for most college students. Going to class, working part-time, pulling all-nighters, cramming for an exam, and late-night partying doesn't leave much time for a full...

Find College Roommates - This article will help you find roommates for college. Many of you have felt the pressure of finding an extra college roommate to fill up an extra bedroom for various...