A Quick Guide to Communicating With College Professors There are plenty of articles giving you advice on how to get along with roommates, study for exams, and how to avoid the Freshman 15, but few ever mention a very important resource on campus that is a key component to your academic success – your professors. College, as you will soon discover, is a completely different animal from high school. To ensure you make the right impression and develop a good relationship with your professors, we've put together this simple guide to communicating with them.
Get Ready to Graduate! Are you getting ready to graduate? Congratulations! We've put together this handy guide to help you navigate the final months of your college experience and get you to the ceremony on time. Before you know it, you'll be tossing your cap and starting a new life.
Tips for Surviving Graduation Day You've worked hard to earn your college degree and now it's time to celebrate! But before you can walk across the stage to get your diploma, there are a few things you should consider. Follow our simple tips not only to help you survive the ceremony, but also to make it a day to remember!
6 Tips for Surviving a Group Project Group projects, I suspect, were created as a way for professors to torture students. I mean, who enjoys working with a group of strangers and having to rely on them for a passing grade? Not me. Unfortunately, they are unavoidable. Eventually, you will be stuck working on a team project. If you want to survive the experience of working on a group project with minimal battle wounds, consider implementing these six tips for a more harmonious experience.
College Sports for the Casual Athlete Are you a college student who likes team sports? Looking for a way to get involved with a campus activity and stay fit, all at the same time? It's time to get off the bench and get into the game. Find out the various ways you can work off a little stress and have a blast hanging out with your friends by joining college intramural sports.
The New Face of Greek Life Do you think sororities and fraternities are filled only with party animals who can barely pass a class? Do visions of 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Animal House' come to mind? You might be surprised by what really goes on inside Greek organizations across the country. See why college students no longer have to choose Geek over Greek!
Surviving Sorority Rush Week Is Elle Woods your role model? Do you dream of throwing parties like the one in House Bunny? If Greek life is beckoning you, don't believe the Hollywood hype or pay someone to prep you for sorority Rush Week. You don't need a private coach or a killer wardrobe to pledge, just some common sense. Follow these simple do's and don'ts to ensure you survive going Greek this fall.
Debunking College Greek Life: Movie Edition Do you think that all college frat boys are handsome and raging alcoholics? Are you confident that your 8-year-old sister could outwit any sorority girl on campus? Guess again! You may be surprised to learn that Hollywood's version of college Greek life is often far from reality. Learn how to separate fact from fiction, as we debunk Greek life movie myths.
Surviving College: Week One The transition from high school to college can get a bit bumpy for some students; finding your way on campus, figuring out the parking scene and getting a grasp on your classes. Follow these student guidelines to ensure a smooth transition into college during your first week on campus.
What NOT to Pack for College As students get ready to head back to college, they may run across long lists that encourage students to purchase a ton of 'college essentials.' But do you really need all that stuff? Not really. In fact, a good majority of those items can be crossed off your back-to-school shopping list. Save yourself both time and money by following our helpful tips on what NOT to pack for college.