College Life

This is how I survived college, and a few things I learned from by doing the wrong thing.

Scrounging through the cupboard you find the last box of macaroni (aka Yellow Death), and the last serving of ramen. You silently fret about the fact that your printer ran out of ink two days...

As a college student buying college textbooks myself I watch in horror as the cost of books continue to go sky high from 683 my first semester to over 800 bucks my second semester. However with my...

There is something about the pursuit of higher education that stretches the limits of sanity and endurance. The key is to stretch and not pop. William Feather (1889-1981), an author and publisher...

College is a transitional period in a person's life. It is usually a person's first time away from home where they are completely in control of their daily life. For many it can be overwhelming,...

ou are in the home stretch . . . your child is in college. Officially, there are not many more years of "under the roof" parenting left. They will always want your advice whether they...

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...

When the semester ends you may have little use for some of those required textbooks. The best option is to sell your used books to recoup what you paid. Several factors can mean the difference...

It seems like professors always seem to pick the most expensive textbooks possible to use in their classes. Most of the time, the reason is because the books are the most current and up to date. ...

Attending college is such an exciting time in anyone's life; you get to meet new people, focus on what you want to learn about,etc. However, it is also a costly time in one's life. Besides rising...

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...

There are many obstacles to college success, among them the dreaded term paper. Writing a term paper can be an overwhelming task. There are many issues to consider when writing a term paper. They...

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...

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

This article will help students learn how to get through College easier, with much less hassle from my own learned and ongoing experiences.

Hate spending hundreds of dollars each semester on books you sometimes rarely use? These tips will help you minimize the cost of books each semester and help ease some financial burdens that most...

The transition from high school to college can be a difficult one for many. The new found freedom, the difficulty of classes, and the pressure from other students can all contribute to a student...

The transition from high school to college can be exciting, and yet frustrating as well. One thing that college freshman have trouble getting used to is the lack of attention from professors,...

After the semester is over, many students want to sell their college textbooks in order to raise extra funds and create extra space. The price that you get for each textbook can vary greatly...

Dean’s List is an academic award presented by colleges to students to qualify. Often, it is based on a semester grade above a certain GPA.

As a student, being able to buy really cheap college textbooks will save you tons of money on your expenses for the semester. There are a number of tactics that you can employ to reduce the...

The average cost of college textbooks in the United States each semester, as of 2009, is $898, according to "Ripoff 101: How the Current Practices of the Textbook Industry Drive Up the Cost of...

One of the greatest shocks to new college students is the cost of text books. It can be a great financial strain to buy new books each semester, so many students search for good deals on used...

The New York Film Academy is an accredited degree program specializing in two-year degrees and conservatory programs in film. It offers studies in acting, directing, producing, screenwriting,...

You want a boost of your G.P.A. to show of to your friends and family, Within a short period of time or maybe you just need to get a higher GPA to pass or to get into college. Within a semester...

So you want dirt cheap textbooks and don't want to pay 100 dollars per book hey who doesn't. With a couple little tricks and an extra twenty minutes you can save yourself half of what you would...

Freshman calculus is a required course for many majors. Psychology and business students have to pass basic calculus, and for science and engineering majors, this is the first of many math...

High paying temporary jobs for students are great because they often cater to class schedules and provide an influx of cash when it's needed most. The best thing about temporary jobs for students...

As you're making decisions about your college education and preparing to head off to school, stop and take a few minutes to ask yourself where you'll be living. There are major advantages and...

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...

It doesn't matter if you're a first semester freshman, a senior about to graduate, or an adult returning to college after several years, there is very little about the college experience that is...

With the cost of college tuition, housing, books and assorted fees increasing each year, it’s helpful to recoup money wherever you can to help with next semester’s supplies. By purchasing used...

Pell grants are need-based grants provided by the United States federal government to cover the costs associated with post-secondary education. The student must be enrolled in an accredited...

Many college students struggle to make money while they are going to school. The stereotype of college students being poor and having to live off of Ramen noodles can be avoided by following...

Taking good notes is a must for anyone who wants to win in school or advance there career. By taking good notes you will remember the material in class much easier. If you don't take effective...

Being a student in College is expensive, but there are a few ways to ease the strain on the money in your pockets so that you can both enjoy the college experience and have more than pocket change...

Everyone has done it! It seems the semester is just starting and before you know it you are cramming for midterms or finals. Discover some cramming tips to help you get the highest grades...

How to avoid going broke at Rutgers University. Save yourself money and headaches with these easy steps

finals are approaching which means students are stressing out and getting sick from it. To make it easier on yourself, try these simple tips

Taking the time off during Spring Break can be a great way to get ahead in your school work so that you can finish the semester off strong. Taking time off is very important. That is what Spring...

The first year of college can be overwhelming. There are books to buy, final goodbyes and of course selecting your classes. However, the scariest endeavor can be finding new friends. Having a...

Everyone knows college is expensive, and one of the things that is very costly but doesn't have to be is textbooks. The publishers seem to come out with a new edition so quickly that you have to...

Your pampered darling is attending an expensive college and is waking up in the morning after a party, asking the 8-Ball if he or she should attend class, and the 8-Ball says no. It's time to...

If you are thinking of selling your college textbooks make sure you sell them when they are current. Colleges change books often to keep up with changing materials. So if you have text books that...

Selling used college text books is easy. You have many options as far as how you can do this. The easiest way would be to sell them back to the on-campus bookstore, but if you didn't buy the books...

If you are a college student, you know how expensive the textbooks and studyguides are.Sometimes you can pay as much as 150 dollars each, so you'll end up paying more on textbooks then on that...

Are you tired of paying full price for college textbooks? Tired of selling them back to the school or another student for less than 50% than you paid merely one semester ago or worse, stuck with...

Next to a mortgage, a college education is probably the biggest expense you'll ever have. These days, college students are already saddled with huge amounts of debt as soon as they graduated....

Let’s face it: college is different from high school, with one difference being the way classes are graded. Your semester grade may depend on only a few big exams. So if you want to pass a class...

So many young people, not too much younger than myself, are told that they MUST go to college. We are a society focused on what people do, and not who they are. When you first meet someone,...