Top 5 Cheap Date Ideas

Posted on Friday, January 29th, 2010 under Money, Student Life

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and you’re probably thinking about fun but cheap date ideas for that special day.

Dates don’t have to be expensive. If you use your imagination, you can come up with cheap date ideas for any season or time of day–just be creative!

To get your mind working, we’ve come up with a list of our 5 favorite cheap date ideas.

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Should the Drinking Age Be Lowered?

Posted on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 under Student Life

College drinking is ingrained in college culture and campus life.

It has been reported that on average, the vast majority of college students drink. Of those students, 48% of the alcohol consumed at a 4 year college is consumed by an underage student.

Many believe that if the drinking age was lowered to 18, the negative effects of college drinking would decrease. We’ve compiled a list of popular (and convincing!) arguments why the drinking age should be lowered to 18.

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Why Fill Out a FAFSA Form?

Posted on Monday, January 25th, 2010 under Applying to College, Paying for College

Many people think that FAFSA forms should only be filled out by parents are in the lower income bracket, and cannot otherwise afford to send their child to college. Think again!

FAFSA forms should be filled out by everyone applying to college, because you never know what aid might be available to you.

In this blog post, you’ll find out the reasons to fill out a FAFSA form–regardless of what income bracket you fall under.

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Partner with Parents When Applying to College

Posted on Friday, January 22nd, 2010 under Applying to College, Choosing a College

Parents want to participate in the college decision process. They are concerned about your future and want you to find that perfect fit college.

If you enlist their help, you’ll free up your time to concentrate on your application essay, preparing for the SAT, admissions interviews and completing the application itself.

The college admission process can be overwhelming at times. While some students may have the “do it myself” attitude, parents can be quite helpful in the process. Find out how!

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College Visits: How To Make The Most of Them

Posted on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 under Applying to College, Choosing a College

Are you a parent who is planning a college visit with your child? Do you feel prepared? We have a checklist of things you should do before stepping foot on that campus!

Read our article, posted on Suzanne Shaffer’s blog, about what you can do before making the trip in order to make your college visit more productive and enjoyable.

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Should You Double Major?

Posted on Monday, January 18th, 2010 under Academics

Deciding whether or not to double major is a tough decision for a lot of college students.

Having a double major has its benefits, but it also has its challenges. While it may seem like a great, value-loaded idea to complete two degrees simultaneously, it may be more difficult and less financially advantageous than you think.

Don’t make this decision on a whim, or because you feel pressured by your parents. Weigh the pros and cons–is a double major right for you?

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Smart Spending with Best Value Colleges

Posted on Friday, January 15th, 2010 under College Rankings, Paying for College

These colleges aren’t the cheapest, but they are the best value.

So says the Princeton Review and USA today, which recently released a list of the top 100 best value colleges for 2010. The list features 50 private and 50 public schools, and we’ve got the top 10 in each category.

The criteria included 30 factors in three areas: academics, costs of attendance, and financial aid. Did your college make the cut?

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Top 3 Host Family Gift Ideas

Posted on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 under International Students, Student Housing, Study Abroad

If you’re planning your study abroad experience, don’t forget to consider what you will bring as a host family gift!

If you have chose to live with a family during your study abroad experience, it’s important to not come empty-handed.

Gift-giving is a universal gesture of respect and appreciation, especially upon meeting for the first time. You don’t have to spend a fortune! Here are a few ideas for host family gifts.

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Best Graduation Speech Quotes

Posted on Monday, January 11th, 2010 under Graduation

Graduation speech quotes are famous for their culmination of wit, optimism and self-congratulatory sentimentality.

But as you gather for the last time as a student body, it will be these speeches that will attempt to provide a segue into the “real life” in which you will soon inexplicably find yourself.

For your reading pleasure, we’ve compiled some of our favorite graduation speech quotes. Enjoy!

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Resume Extracurricular Activities to Include

Posted on Friday, January 8th, 2010 under Internships, Jobs

Resume extracurricular activities, particularly for students and recent graduates with little work experience, demonstrate important skills that are valuable in the work place.

Resume extracurricular activities should be carefully selected.

Listing relevant and admirable resume extracurricular skills shows employers what kind of work ethic you have and what valuable skills you can bring to the table.

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Top 6 Cheap & Easy College Meals

Posted on Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 under Money, Student Life

When in school, students are always on the lookout for cheap and easy college meals.

Particularly when living in the dorms and away from your parents’ house, a cheap and delicious hot meal is hard to come by. Students need something that’s easy to prepare, inexpensive and quick.

Tired of take out? Save some money and try some of these cheap and easy college meals.

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January Dates to Remember

Posted on Monday, January 4th, 2010 under Applying to College, Dates to Remember, Testing

January is a busy month for college applicants.

In all the hustle and bustle of new year’s resolutions and test registration deadlines, it’s tough to keep track of all of the important dates to remember!

Here’s what to do: Make a list of deadlines this month. We have a few to get your list started.

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