Living in an Apartment vs Dorm: Which Should You Choose? Do you find the thought of sharing space with a total stranger unsettling? Do you think living in an apartment is financially out of reach? Before you make any final decisions about your home for the next semester, take a look at the benefits of both dorm and apartment living. Knowing what to expect and the pros and cons of each living situation will make your decision much easier.
What School Should I Go To? Choosing the perfect college for you takes a lot of consideration. It may be necessary to weigh a range of factors to determine which school may be one that interests you, excites you about your potential future, and one that creates an opportunity for you to create new friendships. Consider things like what the next few years in school may be like. Think about your long-term goals, too. When asking, “What college should I go …Continue reading “What School Should I Go To?”
How Colleges Can Transform Themselves Using a Data-Driven Education Structure Colleges and universities often have an incredible amount of data at their fingertips. That information may be helpful in creating everything from lesson plans to degree programs for a changing world. Data from test scores, third-party organizations which study the school’s efforts, and other resources are a valuable tool and resource, but tapping in to it and utilizing it in a meaningful way may sometimes e difficult to manage. Colleges that use a data-driven education …Continue reading “How Colleges Can Transform Themselves Using a Data-Driven Education Structure”
How to Reduce Carbon Footprint – 12 Simple Ways As a student, you probably don’t think that your actions have much of an impact on the environment. But the truth is, even small changes may make a big difference when it comes to reducing your carbon footprint. Here are 12 simple ways you could start making a positive impact: Turn off lights One of the simplest ways to reduce your carbon footprint may be by turning off lights. If your home has good old …Continue reading “How to Reduce Carbon Footprint – 12 Simple Ways”
Dealing with Your Parents’ Pearls of College Wisdom When it comes to picking where you’ll spend four years of your life, should you actually tune into what seems like endless lecturing from those people who know it all your parents?
Resident Advisors Many naïve freshmen think that moving away from home and into the dorms is tantamount to total freedom – and no grownups telling you what you can and can’t do. While this is mostly true, colleges still need to make sure you are under official supervision and aren’t endangering yourself or your fellow hall mates. Enter: the resident advisor.
The Typical Week of a USC Undergrad At USC, you’re minutes away from world-renowned entertainment, the West Coast’s hottest clubs, and glamorous Hollywood. Here’s what you should expect during a typical week at USC.
BU People Watching Club Whether it’s a universal facet of life that simply often goes ignored or a great talent that that must be honed and worked on, People Watching is now a recognized activity at Boston University.
FIU Gets Involved As you walk into Florida International University you will usually see a few handmade banners. Keep walking and you will find two or three tables with candy and students passing out fliers. This is campus life. Yes, FIU is a commuter college, but that definitely does not mean that our students don’t get involved.
IUB — A Drinking Town with a Basketball Problem After over 13,000 fans piled into Assembly Hall to watch the Hoosiers win their second exhibition game, students seem excited for the upcoming season — despite predictions for a difficult year.