College fair season is here, and by the start of January, college-bound students should be ready to attend at least one of these fairs. Early birds can attend as soon as February, but there are college fairs as late as May. If you already have a number of schools in mind, it’s best to turn […]
Healthy Living Tips for Surviving College Life
Balance is the key word to staying fit and healthy during college. However, many college students will tell you that finding time for exercise when assignments, projects, and exams are upon you, can be easier said than done. Students often use the excuse of not having enough time to exercise for the extra weight they […]
New Years Resolutions: 3 Steps for Success in College
A new year brings new opportunities to set goals. Here are some ideas on how you can successfully fulfill your New Years resolutions as a college student.
Post College Depression: Tips for Transitioning to the ‘Real World’
Graduating from college means you’ve succeeded, right? So, why are you not as happy as you envisioned yourself to be when you finally get your diploma? These strange feelings of loneliness, anxiety, melancholy, and dread can be summed up in one phrase: post college depression. Many graduates have this, particularly those who have a hard […]
Personal Goals: 5 Mobile Apps to Help You Achieve this Year
Mobile apps have become increasingly popular now that smart phones have become more accessible. Here are five highly beneficial apps for college students seeking to achieve their personal goals this year. 1. Lift This is a good app for students that want a virtual life coach that gives valuable advice on which life habits can […]
Purchase the 2013 African-American History Calendar and Support 12 HBCUs
The Black History Educational Network is an organization dedicated to helping promote African-American culture in the country. This year, the best and most well-conceptualized calendar is available for purchase in any Walgreens, Co. store, Jewel-Osco and Martin’s. You can also get the 2013 Black History HBCU Calendar directly from BlackHistoryHBCU.com website via online purchase and […]
How to Experience College to the Fullest
College brings some great experiences, which could positively affect every aspect of your life, from friendships to future business ventures and career. The more you are aware of these experiences, the more you can benefit from the time you spend in college. College life may be consuming all your thoughts right now, but it’s a […]
Maintaining a Long Distance Relationship – Tips for High School Sweethearts
It can’t be helped. Your high school sweetheart got accepted in another school several states away, but you refuse to break up because of distance. The question is: will a long distance relationship work? College may simply be a few years, and that would hardly make a dent if you consider how long forever is, […]