In our fast-paced society, it’s so easy to believe that we are too old to go back to school—that we have to achieve certain things by a specific age—or that we are not allowed to make a drastic change once we are established in a career. As a non-traditional student myself, let me tell you: […]
Some people go to college to launch their careers. Others go back to college to hit the reset button. Maybe you’ve been in a career for a long time and have burned out. Or maybe you just want to pivot into a related position or field, and figure that additional education will help you make […]
Nobody ever said college would be easy! There are times you will feel stressed, lost, and overwhelmed. Here’s the good news: You’re not the first student to have these feelings. And even more important, you can get through anything if you embrace the right mindset. Here are six tips on how to push through hard […]
As a college student, there’s a lot on your plate: homework, studying, class time, work, and making time for yourself, your family, and your friends. If you can improve your own productivity, you’ll be able to accomplish it all! Let’s get right to it. Here are 10 tips to make the most of your time […]
It’s the first day of New Student Orientation, and as I look over the crowd of eager and excited students I can’t help but feel that a sense of anxiety sits on their minds. In fact, I can almost feel it as I remember what it was like to be in their shoes, not knowing […]
As a first generation college student, I did not understand the value of meeting with an academic advisor until I needed to declare a major and discuss my courses. Being first generation, I felt ashamed for asking questions and not knowing what I need to do. Not until I felt lost did I accept that […]
Many college students do not realize it is the season to submit scholarships applications for the next school year. As you read over the scholarship applications that your search retrieves, you may notice that most scholarship applications would like to know about the person they are considering giving a scholarship to. This acquaintance is made […]
You’ve probably heard it before: Getting involved in college is a good idea. OK…but why exactly? Even if you’re not really looking for new extracurricular activities or you’re pretty focused on your academics, doing something more than just going to class and studying is absolutely worthwhile. Need more convincing? Here are five great reasons to […]
