8 Tips to Graduate from College in 4 Years

Posted on Monday, January 23rd, 2012 under Academics, Campus Correspondents, Graduation

It can be done! You can graduate college in four years, writes campus correspondent Karyn Haynes, a student at SUNY-Old Westbury.

Karyn shares eight tips all students can use to help ensure that they beat the odds and graduate on time.

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9 Jobs for Political Science Graduates

Posted on Thursday, January 19th, 2012 under Academics, Jobs

You don’t have to move to Washington after graduation to find political science jobs. Many jobs – and many fields – look for employees with a political science major’s skills in writing and analysis.

An eventual run for public office is an obvious step for political science majors, but it’s far from your only option. After you fine-tune your resume, here are a few careers to consider.

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Rethinking Integrity in the Age of “Me”

Posted on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 under Academics, Student Life

Integrity is a difficult concept to define. We all have it, but few can clarify its meaning.

We mostly know that “integrity” is some condition of steadfast morality or ethical principle, but that “definition” doesn’t capture the immense importance of subjectivity. One person’s “integrity” could be inconsistent with another’s.

Some people believe that the quality of integrity varies based on circumstances. But nothing could be further from the truth!

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A College Student’s Guide to Class Registration

Posted on Monday, October 17th, 2011 under Academics, College Classes, Student Life

As the registration deadline for your next semester of college classes creeps closer and closer, it is essential that you be prepared.

A lot of careful consideration must go into deciding which classes to register for each semester in order to ensure that you stay on track with your degree program as well as experience, learn and accomplish everything that you would like to in these four short years.

Here are a few tips to help you get through the registration period stress-free and end up with a college class schedule that rocks.

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How to Achieve Academic Success in College

Posted on Monday, October 10th, 2011 under Academics, Starting College

While college is certainly a time to have fun, make new friends and learn about yourself and the person you would like to become, we can’t forget about the real reason for attending an institution of higher education — academics.

In order to help ensure that your academic studies receive the attention they deserve, we’ve compiled a number of useful tips from our student guide pages and blog posts.

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Dropping Classes in College: Yea or Nay?

Posted on Thursday, October 6th, 2011 under Academics, College Classes

The idea of dropping a class in college seems to polarize people.

Do you view it as the easy way out? Or is it a perfectly viable option to fall back on in case you get in over your head?

Either way, there are a few things you should consider before deciding on dropping a class in college.

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Diverse Foreign Language Offerings in College

Posted on Thursday, September 8th, 2011 under Academics, Choosing a College, College Classes

Modern college foreign language offerings are far more diverse than they were in the past, allowing students to learn everything from Mandarin to Creole.

With courses in foreign languages from countries all over the globe available, college students can now learn a wide variety of languages without ever going abroad.

Check out our guide to some of the most unique foreign languages offered, and find out where you can start learning them!

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Becoming a High-Achieving College Student

Posted on Monday, August 29th, 2011 under Academics, Student Life

It takes hard work and perseverance to be a high-achieving college student in today’s university atmosphere. Distractions are plentiful, so it takes diligence and discernment to focus on the task at hand … our education.

The majority of college students are involved in a plethora of organizations and activities, so time management may be the single most important lesson I have learned as a student. With proper time management comes a balanced lifestyle.

Remember: Being a high-achieving college student does not just mean having good grades.

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5 Tips to Ace Your College Research Paper

Posted on Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 under Academics, College Classes, Starting College

Writing a college research paper is very different from writing papers in high school.

You’re required to provide more in-depth analysis, which means consulting more resources.

Some simple research tips can help you make the transition and successfully tackle college papers.

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3 Internet Cheating Scandals of the Last Decade

Posted on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 under Academics

Internet cheating has garnered a lot of attention over the past decade.

It’s hard to say whether students are cheating more due to the easy access to information provided by the internet, or whether the cheating is just getting easier to catch thanks to technology.

A review of three of the juiciest US cheating scandals makes one thing clear: Nobody, from the football quarterback to the future business school superstar, is immune to the temptation to cheat.

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Feeling Lost in Class? How to Refocus

Posted on Monday, March 7th, 2011 under Academics, College Classes, Student Life

Whether it’s due to poor time management skills or personal issues like depression, feeling lost in class is a common issue for college students.

It may seem like you’re the only one having trouble tuning into your lectures, but rest assured that plenty of other students are having the same problem.

The good news: there are plenty of resources to help.

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How to Balance School and Work

Posted on Monday, February 14th, 2011 under Academics, Jobs, Student Life

Figuring out how to balance school and work is more challenging than you might think.

Students today have a lot to juggle: attending classes, writing papers, taking exams, showing up for work, participating in extracurricular activities plus finding time for a social life … and sleep?!

It can be overwhelming, but it’s possible to balance school and work – without losing your mind.

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How to Graduate College in 4 Years

Posted on Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 under Academics

The average college student is expected to graduate in 4 years.

But with all the internships and extracurricular activities students participate in, college careers often stretch past the 4-year mark.

While 4 years is still considered “standard,” it can be a tough deadline to meet. With these tips and tricks to graduate college quickly, however, it certainly isn’t impossible!

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Why You Should Participate in Class

Posted on Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 under Academics

As someone who always hated to participate in class, I know how difficult it can be to speak up.

However, there are several benefits — both during college and after — to class participation.

In today’s post, we’ll give you some very good reasons why participating in class beats sitting quietly in the corner.

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Secrets to Getting Good Grades in College

Posted on Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 under Academics, College Classes

Getting good grades in college can be difficult, especially in your first semester when you are facing college classes for the first time.

If you feel overwhelmed as the semester is wrapping up, don’t panic! It’s natural to feel overwhelmed, especially when you’ve got a lot of work on your plate.

Follow these tips on how to succeed in college and you’ll be on your way to scoring A’s in no time.

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