College Tidbits

Are You Ready for College?

John — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:12:27 +0000

College planning guide and preparation workbook for students in grades 9 thru 12. TERI, helps to promote access to education at all levels for students of all ages and backgrounds. Founded in 1985, they are a nonprofit organization with two primary programs: 1. Guaranteed private education loan programs, which have helped over one million students access loans to pay [...]

My Term Abroad Experience - Studying in China

John — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:28:46 +0000

Today’s Guest Blogger: Charles Sumpter, Jr. I went on a term abroad to China in my sophmore year in college. I do not know about all of you, but most students at my school didn’t go on a term abroad until at least their senior year, so I was jumping the gun. My school boasted about the [...]

The College Student’s Tips for:EASY WEIGHT LOSS

John — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:24:33 +0000

Guest Blogger: Diana Keuilian Weight loss is a hot topic among college students today, especially considering the fact that most college freshmen gain half a pound every week! Since the schedule of college students is almost always hectic, weight loss efforts are not a priority. With so little extra time it is impractical to join the latest diet [...]

Six Things Your College Freshman Doesn’t Want You to Know

John — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:32:23 +0000

Guest Blogger: Anna Ivey The day your college freshman packs up his or her bedroom and heads off to adulthood is both proud and nerve-wracking. At this point, you’ve pretty much done all you can do to prepare your child for life in the dorms. As you drive away from campus, you envision your child’s college days [...]

Follow Your Interests – Alternatives to Traditional Colleges

John — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:23:02 +0000

Today’s Guest Blogger: Kelly Kilpatrick More and more, we are hearing in the news and other sources online that 4-year college degrees are not as valuable as they once were. This trend is due to many factors, and among them is the fact that students go to college simply because it is expected of them, not because [...]

College Weight Gain - Staying Fit in School

John — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:51:35 +0000

Students today are faced with the serious reality of unwanted weight gain as they enter college. A recent study by Cornell University found that on average, college freshman gain about 0.5 pounds a week. This is almost 11 times more than the average weight gain among 17-and 18-year olds and almost 20 times more than the average [...]