Some majors are designed to help people earn money. Others equip students to make the world a better place. And then there are those that make you wonder if they’re for those kids whose parents make them go to college, and they just want to be able to tell Mom and Dad, “See, I got [...]

You’re in college to earn a degree, right? You want to invest all the time you can into your chosen area of concentration, but you’re not a robot. You’re a human being with social needs. How those needs will be met is probably different than it was when you were in high school. You probably [...]

Full-time students who actually study and take their classes seriously can reap many rewards. At the same time, they can fall prey to depression that comes from constantly hitting the books. If you’re the kind of person who takes your studies seriously, you may need this reminder that even when classes are your main event [...]

Whether you’re still scoping out possible undergraduate schools, you’re currently enrolled, or you’re looking to transfer or pursue post-graduate studies, you may have noticed some new trends in college marketing. While open houses and sponsored trips for prospective students still seem to work some magic, most prospective students are seeing their mailboxes cluttered with fewer [...]

Even if you can’t find a suitable study-abroad program for your major field of study, taking time to travel overseas during your college years is an experience you won’t regret. This time of life offers a unique opportunity for this kind of travel since you’re not tied down to a J-O-B with minimal vacation time [...]

College campuses may house some of the most forward-thinking people on the planet, but that doesn’t always mean that their facilities are future-friendly. Many struggle to find ways to provide students with cutting-edge technology and updated housing and classroom environments while keeping costs low and prioritizing the environment. While striking the perfect balance in all [...]

As if deciding on a major field of study wasn’t hard enough, now you have to declare a minor. What should you choose? What you should choose depends on what your priorities are. In some ways, there’s no wrong answer to this multiple-choice question: You need to decide what works for you. Graduating on Time [...]

If you’ve been interacting beyond the bubble of your own little world throughout the past few years, you realize that the job market is pretty competitive these days. Many people with valid degrees and certifications—and even with stellar experience in their fields—are having to find work outside their fields of expertise. Regardless of the average [...]

“The dog ate my homework” has long been replaced by “my computer failed me” as the #1 excuse used by students who fail to have their coursework done on time. Of course, it’s more than just a lame excuse—it really does happen. Thus, many professors wisely display this disclaimer in or near their offices: “Lack [...]

While opportunities for constant communication are virtually uninhibited, it’s a good idea to take stock of your ability to communicate effectively. You probably learned some basics in freshman speech class, like the process of communication. By definition, it begins with a message that the speaker (or writer) desires to transfer to his or her audience [...]