College Survival

Unlike in high school, acquiring books for your college courses is your own responsibility. The reality of the situation sets in when you learn that the total cost of new books for the semester...

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...

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...

Everyday life is already complicated so how do you balance your schooling and family. Try these steps,

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....

Many students enter school excited about being in college. When registering, they try to sign up for classes they like and that meet their graduation and financial aid requirements. Once classes...

Once a student reaches ages 18 to 25, he or she may no longer be able to subscribe to his or her parents' health insurance plan -- except in special cases. Most colleges and universities offer...

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...

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...

As a student, you face a variety of situations each day that make you feel like the weight of the world rests solely on your shoulders. Tests, projects, relationships, and part-time jobs combine...

A school of nursing is an accredited educational institution. The school may be a freestanding institution or it may be part of a larger academic complex such as a university. In order to get a...

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.

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...

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...

If you've spent even one semester of college buying your own books you know what I mean when I say that they can absolutely flog your pocket book. It doesn't have to be that way, though. There are...

It happens to everyone at some point, they find that they have a list of things to do a mile long, and just not enough time to do them. For teens and young adults especially; balancing both a...

As my senior year is coming to an end I began to stress about the next few years, I wonder how well I will manage my time in college. As a high school senior procrastination was a problem for me....

For those of you with children who are graduating high school soon and going away to college, or who already have children in college, I have some advice how you can keep up with the goings-on at...

The last year of high school is spent thinking of two things: graduation and getting into college. According to teachers and parents preparing for college means studying for exams, filling out...

We should like school. School is a place to learn and to challenge ourselves but it can be fun too. Follow these steps to make sure that you are getting the most out of school and that you really...

When you our your spouse make the decision to go back to school, the hardest thing may not be the actual classes. What most parents find most difficult is managing their time trying to balance...

So you aren't a spoiled rich kid who's parents can pay your way through school and send you spending money? No fear! Plenty of people can and do work while going to school full-time -- and live to...

Is the thought of college scary for you? Afraid of the transition from high school to college? Well don't worry, because it will all be okay! Check out below for some tip from a college graduate.

Textbooks are an essential tool of the learning environment. Instructors assign readings and base assignments and tests on what has been read. However, there are students who cannot afford to...

For many students, staying organized for school is vital. Being completely aware of your workload can help prevent unneeded surprises from occurring, such as that pop quiz that may have not been...

You've faced freshman jitters before. You faced them when you started high school and left the security of middle school. You went from being the upperclassman to the underclassman. You...

The beginning of the school year often marks the end of many freedoms that are taken advantage of during the summer time. Adjusting your sleep habits to once again fit your school schedule may...

Many students, fresh from their high school graduations, look forward to a senior summer and a new beginning at college in the coming fall season. But in the days leading up to college,...

If this is your first year in college and you moved away from home, you may be experiencing all kinds of emotions and ups and downs. The beginning of a new journey can often be very lonely as you...

School may be a tough experience for some students, no matter what the career goal or objective is. Especially on the college level, school may seem endless and there may be days when you see no...

Getting your children up and ready for school can be extremely hard. In fact you may find climbing Mt. Everest much easier. There are ways to get your children to wake easily for school.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive-Disorder (ADHD) likely persists through the adult years, rather than disappearing with age, as once thought. In fact, some cases of ADHD may not even show up until...

College seems daunting, but in many ways it is easier to succeed there than in High School, if you know how.

Many Americans attend community college as a stepping stone to a new career or admittance into a four-year university. In nearly every major city there is typically at least one community college...

Graduate school is tough academically, but it can also stop a thriving social life dead in its tracks. While it can seem nearly impossible to keep up with both school and friends, there are some...

Once you have gotten into grad school, you will likely be wondering how you are going to survive the next few years. The prospect of taking graduate level courses combined with having to teach and...

Exam time is one of the most stressful in school, whether it is high school, college or graduate school. Even the best students feel the pressure. Take the following steps to survive exam stress...

The sun and fun of summer can empty your brain of school thoughts with surprising speed. Stem the exodus by following these steps.

You study for nine months out of the year, so why keep studying in summer? It can be a tough decision to make, but sometimes summer school is the way to go.

Summer's for fun, right? Ah, but it can also be for work and maybe even school. If you find yourself needing to juggle school, work and play, it's a good idea to make some strategic moves and...

If summer school looks too intense, there are plenty of other ways to educate yourself during the season. Take advantage of your flexible schedule to do some learning of a different sort.

Going to summer school is a huge investment of time, energy and sometimes money. Choose your classes with care.

Distractions abound when the fun's outside and you're inside trying to learn. But with a little planning and some effort, you can reach your academic goals.

Money is scarce and the sun is out. How can you forge ahead on your research when you have to work until 5 p.m. and you'd rather spend your evening at play?

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....

A large campus can make you feel like a nobody, but there are several conventional and not-so-conventional means of making yourself stand out.

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.