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- Sigma Phi Beta -- Profile of Sigma Phi BetaCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 02:36:40 EST Updated: 2009-11-04 @ 02:38:49 EST
With its first chapter at Arizona State University, Sigma Phi Beta is the country's first gay fraternity. Learn more about this unique college fraternity and what resources it has to offer gay stud… - College Grade Change -- How to Petition for a Grade Change in Colleg…Created: 2009-10-20 @ 16:06:17 EDT
Petitioning for a grade change in college can be tricky. With a little knowledge about the process, however, petitioning to have a college grade changed can be easier than you might think… - Add or Drop a Class -- How to Add or Drop a Class…Created: 2009-10-20 @ 16:00:55 EDT
Adding or dropping a college class seems easy -- until a student tries to do it. Find the basic steps of adding or dropping a college class so that nothing gets missed along the way… - Problems in College -- How to Get Help for Unexpected Problems in Co…Created: 2009-10-20 @ 15:58:31 EDT
Problems in college have a way of coming out of nowhere and creating serious situations for college students. While figuring out how to handle unexpected problems in college can seem overwhelming, … - Science Major Study Abroad -- How to Study Abroad If You're a Scienc…Created: 2009-10-20 @ 15:53:52 EDT
Studying abroad is one of the most challenging situations facing college students who are science majors. Lab time, sequenced classes, and language barriers create major difficulties for science ma… - Cost of Study Abroad - How to Plan for the Cost of Study Abroad…Created: 2009-10-20 @ 15:53:00 EDT
The cost of studying abroad can be similar to the cost of attending your home college or university -- or it can be vastly different. Learn what hidden costs to look out for before you decide if th… - GI Bill -- Resources and Information on Using the GI Bill…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 14:29:58 EDT
Using the new GI Bill can be complicated. Find information on the new Post-9/11 GI Bill, the Montgomery GI Bill, which schools are participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program, and how to apply for a… - Being Sexiled in College -- Ways to Handle Being Sexiled in College…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 14:19:11 EDT
Having a roommate with a boyfriend or girlfriend can get complicated in college. Being kicked out of your room, or "sexiled," by your roommate can also get annoying. Find ways to handle b… - Places to Study -- Ten Places to StudyCreated: 2009-10-18 @ 14:18:04 EDT
Finding places to study on a college campus can be a challenge. Check out these ten original ideas for places to study that can help you focus on your college coursework with a minimum of distracti… - Double Major -- Should I Double Major?Created: 2009-10-18 @ 14:14:45 EDT
A double major is a complicated situation for many college students. While having a double major has its benefits, it also has its challenges. Learn more about double majoring and what it may mean … - Swine Flu Information -- Information on Swine Flu for College Studen…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 14:13:52 EDT
The Swine Flu (also known as the H1N1 virus) has hit multiple college campuses so far in 2009 and is expected to continue to do so. While there is a lot of information available about swine flu in … - Failing a Class -- What to Do If You're Failing a Class…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 14:12:42 EDT
Failing a class in college? Not sure what to do? Learn how to handle the possibility of failing a college class and what steps you can take to make the best of a bad situation… - Fail a Class -- What to Do If You Fail a Class in College…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 14:11:02 EDT
If you fail a class in college, there are some important steps to take and things to consider. Learn what to do if you fail a class in college so that you don't make a bad situation worse… - Academic Probation -- What to Do If You're Placed on Academic Probat…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 14:08:47 EDT
Being placed on academic probation in college may have been totally expected -- or a complete surprise. Either way, it's serious business. Figure out what academic probation is, what your options a… - College Plagiarism -- What to Do If You're Charged with Plagiarism i…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 14:05:54 EDT
Being charged with plagiarism in college can take on a wide range of forms, but it always is a serious situation. No matter what your situation is like, however, you'll need to know these 5 things … - College Pass/Fail -- When to Take a College Course Pass/Fail…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 14:04:16 EDT
Most college courses require students to take them for a grade. In some instances, however, students can take a few courses as pass/fail during their time in college. How can you know when the pass… - College Learning Disabilities -- 6 Tips for College Students with Le…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 14:02:15 EDT
Being a college student with a learning disability can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be impossible. Learn 6 important tips that any college students with learning disabilities should do to… - Study Abroad and Graduate School -- How Study Abroad Prepares You fo…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 14:00:07 EDT
There are many benefits to studying abroad: the experience of living and studying in another country, the new academic environment, the language development. But did you know it can also help prepa… - Study Abroad and Your Career -- How Study Abroad Prepares You for Yo…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 12:34:58 EDT
The language skills. The demonstrated independence and intellectual curiosity. The initiative. The exposure and learning opportunities. From the day your plane lands, your study abroad program help… - Get a College Degree -- 10 Reasons Why You Should Get a College Degr…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 12:31:42 EDT
Being in college is hard in many ways: financially, academically, personally, socially, intellectually, physically. And most students question why they are trying to get a college degree at some po… - Financial Benefits of a College Degree - 6 Financial Benefits of a C…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 12:29:45 EDT
A college degree takes a lot of hard work -- and often costs a lot of money. That kind of investment, however, is one that nearly always pays off. Learn 6 financial benefits of a college degree and… - College Class Is Full -- What to Do If a College Class is Full…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 12:29:17 EDT
College classes can fill up rather quickly -- especially if it's a class you really need to get into. Find 6 tips of how to handle a college class being full… - College Minor -- How Important Is a College Minor?…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 12:26:36 EDT
Much is made of having a minor (or two or three) when you graduate from college. But what exactly does a college minor do? And how important is it once you leave school and enter the workforce?… - Campus Sustainability -- How to Improve Your Campus Sustainability…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 02:36:57 EDT Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 11:49:28 EDT
Most colleges have a long way to go toward achieving campus sustainability. Find ways to improve your campus sustainability and resources to help you along the way… - College Job -- 4 Tips for Balancing a College Job…Created: 2009-10-17 @ 22:54:16 EDT
Balancing a college job with everything else you have going on can be a challenge (to say the least). Find 4 quick tips on how to make things a little easier on yourself… - Created: 2009-10-06 @ 05:00:10 EDT
- Academic LifeCreated: 2009-10-04 @ 19:07:12 EDT
Although your college life probably includes much more than just academics, staying on top of your academic requirements is the key to your ultimate goal: graduation. Learn how to stay focused, sta… - Working with a Professor -- How to Ask About Working with a ProfessorCreated: 2009-08-26 @ 15:00:24 EDT
Working with a professor can be a fantastic opportunity for any college student. Knowing how to approach a professor about working together can be incredibly intimidating, however. Just like anythi… - Asking for a Recommendation Letter -- How to Ask for a Recommendatio…Created: 2009-08-12 @ 00:10:13 EDT Updated: 2009-08-12 @ 00:13:45 EDT
Asking for a recommendation letter can be intimidating. With the right approach, however, you can ask for a recommendation letter with confidence and make sure that the final letter is what you'd h… - Paper Extension -- How to Ask for a Paper Extension in CollegeCreated: 2009-07-31 @ 20:04:01 EDT Updated: 2009-07-31 @ 20:06:19 EDT
Asking for an extension on a college paper can be terrifying -- but often necessary. Learn the best way to approach your professor about a paper extension… - Writing a Research Paper -- How to Write a Research PaperCreated: 2009-07-31 @ 19:10:08 EDT Updated: 2009-07-31 @ 19:13:53 EDT
Writing a research paper in college can seem overwhelming. Problem: the project itself seems insurmountably huge. Solution: break things down into smaller projects, work backward, and take it one s… - Working on a College Group Project -- Tips for Working on a College …Created: 2009-07-28 @ 22:14:41 EDT
Working on a group project in college can be challenging, to say the least. Find tips for working on college group projects to make sure you get the grade you want -- without getting stuck with all…