Are you older than the average college student and thinking of going back to school? After military service, many students find themselves older than their classmates and facing challenges that younger students don’t have to deal with. Your military scholarship should relieve some of the financial stress of going back to school, but you’ll need […]
Tips for Building Muscle Strength While Away at College
To have ripped and strong muscles is synonymous with looking sexy and healthy. In order to strengthen your muscles, it is important that you make lifestyle changes. For people who are used to sedentary lives and instant foods, this is the best time to exercise and eat a balanced diet. Proper diet and regular exercise […]
Top 5 Reasons Why We Still Need HBCUs Today
Some critics in academic circles argue that HBCUs are no longer relevant today. Where do you stand on this issue? Here are 5 reasons HBCUs are still needed.
Drumline (2002): Devon’s Financial Aid Packages at Real HBCUs
We just re-watched an old favorite film: Drumline (2002), starring Nick Cannon as Devon Miles. In the movie, Devon wins a band scholarship to a fictional HBCU – Atlanta A&T University. Though his freshman year is bumpy, Devon notes that he wouldn’t even be attending college if he hadn’t been recruited by the band director […]
Why Some College Students Drop Out of College
Looking through the fast facts of various colleges and universities all over the country, there are very few that claim to have a graduation rate of 100%. Here are some theories on what could be leading to drop-outs. 4 Reasons Why Some College Students Drop Out: 1. Lack of Funding Finances, or lack thereof, is […]
Understanding Student Debt: Deferment, Forbearance and Consolidation
A lot of people equate graduate school with a serious amount of debt. In most cases, it is worth it to go into debt for school. A college education can lead to higher paying jobs and a more fulfilling life. Unfortunately, college costs have skyrocketed in recent years, forcing most young people to obtain a […]
3 Tips to Avoid the High Stress of a College Paper
So you’ve just arrived onto the campus of your college of university. Over the next couple weeks, you’ve got your first college paper due, and this is a big deal. You’ve written papers for good grades in high school before, is there anything that much different about college? The answer is definitely yes. Writing a […]
Choosing an HBCU: The Positives Do Outweigh the Negatives
Choosing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) is a major decision. The best way to do this is to research the cost, find your degree program, discuss with your guidance counselor, connect with alumni, and visit the campus to talk to faculty and students. By doing this, it will help you to choose an HBCU […]
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