College Life: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Valentine's Day Guide
Valentine's Day for college students is an experience unlike any other. Whether you're single or in a serious relationship, thinking of confessing a crush or handling a long-distance situation, the College Student Valentine's Day has something for everyone.
Valentine's Day for college students is an experience unlike any other. Whether you're single or in a serious relationship, thinking of confessing a crush or handling a long-distance situation, the College Student Valentine's Day has something for everyone.
7 Unique Valentine's Day Gifts
Don't want to do the usual chocolates and roses as a Valentine's Day gift this year? Check out these 7 options for unique gifts for Valentine's Day for your girlfriend or boyfriend.
Don't want to do the usual chocolates and roses as a Valentine's Day gift this year? Check out these 7 options for unique gifts for Valentine's Day for your girlfriend or boyfriend.
8 Steps for Strong Time Management
Time can quickly become your most precious commodity in college. Learning how to manage and use it wisely may be one of the most useful things you can do for yourself.
Time can quickly become your most precious commodity in college. Learning how to manage and use it wisely may be one of the most useful things you can do for yourself.
Anti-Valentine's Day On Campus
In college? Single? Valentine's Day inevitably approaching? Find 5 things to do on campus -- either by yourself or with friends -- that can make a college Valentine's Day actually fun for single students.
In college? Single? Valentine's Day inevitably approaching? Find 5 things to do on campus -- either by yourself or with friends -- that can make a college Valentine's Day actually fun for single students.
12 Easy Meal Ideas
Cooking something delicious for yourself (or your friends) doesn't have to cost a fortune and take forever. These twelve meal ideas are easy to make, can be done inexpensively, and use items easily found in your residence hall room or hall kitchen.
Cooking something delicious for yourself (or your friends) doesn't have to cost a fortune and take forever. These twelve meal ideas are easy to make, can be done inexpensively, and use items easily found in your residence hall room or hall kitchen.
College Partner Gift Ideas
Need a gift for your college student girlfriend or boyfriend? Find 10 great gift ideas that will work and that meet most college students' budget requirements: cheap.
Need a gift for your college student girlfriend or boyfriend? Find 10 great gift ideas that will work and that meet most college students' budget requirements: cheap.
How to Reduce Stress
Stress is inevitable for anyone attending college. Learn 10 tips to help keep it under control so you can focus on the more enjoyable parts of your college experience!
Stress is inevitable for anyone attending college. Learn 10 tips to help keep it under control so you can focus on the more enjoyable parts of your college experience!
25 Things to Microwave Cook
A microwave in a student residence hall or dorm room is practically a must. Find a list of 25 things you can (easily, cheaply, and quickly) cook in a dorm microwave.
A microwave in a student residence hall or dorm room is practically a must. Find a list of 25 things you can (easily, cheaply, and quickly) cook in a dorm microwave.
Long-Distance Relationships
Being at school can simultaneously be incredibly challenging and incredibly rewarding. It's hard to share those highs and lows, though, with a partner who's far away. Get information on how to stay in touch despite your crazy schedules and still feel connected despite the distance.
Being at school can simultaneously be incredibly challenging and incredibly rewarding. It's hard to share those highs and lows, though, with a partner who's far away. Get information on how to stay in touch despite your crazy schedules and still feel connected despite the distance.
Why Get a College Degree
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 point during their college experience. Keep yourself motivated with these 10 reasons to get a college degree.
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 point during their college experience. Keep yourself motivated with these 10 reasons to get a college degree.
5 Cheap Date Ideas
Date? Yes. Money? No. Find five cheap date ideas to make sure you have a good time without blowing your budget.
Date? Yes. Money? No. Find five cheap date ideas to make sure you have a good time without blowing your budget.
Living with a Roommate
Living with a roommate can be a little challenging for everyone involved, but with these ten tips you can at least make sure you start off on the right foot.
Living with a roommate can be a little challenging for everyone involved, but with these ten tips you can at least make sure you start off on the right foot.
College Freshman Fears
Being a little nervous and anxious before starting college is all completely normal. Having fears just means that you are invested in doing well and are eager to succeed, which, while scary feeling, actually means you're already doing everything right.
Being a little nervous and anxious before starting college is all completely normal. Having fears just means that you are invested in doing well and are eager to succeed, which, while scary feeling, actually means you're already doing everything right.
Should I Double Major?
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 for your experience as a college student -- and for your career goals.
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 for your experience as a college student -- and for your career goals.
Packing for College
Packing for college may seem like trying to put a square peg through a round hole. Find a list of the most-important essentials as well as the things that are best left behind.
Packing for college may seem like trying to put a square peg through a round hole. Find a list of the most-important essentials as well as the things that are best left behind.
The Big College To-Do List
This comprehensive list provides a run down of everything you need to do, prepare, and pack before starting college.
This comprehensive list provides a run down of everything you need to do, prepare, and pack before starting college.
Confessing a Crush
Have a crush that you think likes you back? Ready to take that (horrifying) step of sending a signal that you're definitely interested? Try these 5 tips to let your feelings be known without overwhelming your crush -- or humiliating yourself.
Have a crush that you think likes you back? Ready to take that (horrifying) step of sending a signal that you're definitely interested? Try these 5 tips to let your feelings be known without overwhelming your crush -- or humiliating yourself.
Picking a College Major
Picking a college major can be a daunting task. Asking yourself these five questions, however, can make choosing a major seem less intimidating.
Picking a college major can be a daunting task. Asking yourself these five questions, however, can make choosing a major seem less intimidating.
Failing a Class
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.
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.
How to Test a Potential Crush
Not sure if that person you've had your eye on is interested in being more than friends? Check out these 5 ways to better gauge their interest in moving from friends to something more.
Not sure if that person you've had your eye on is interested in being more than friends? Check out these 5 ways to better gauge their interest in moving from friends to something more.
Long-Distance Gestures
Being in a long-distance relationship in college can be quite a challenge. Find 5 ways to let your girlfriend or boyfriend know you're thinking of them -- despite the distance.
Being in a long-distance relationship in college can be quite a challenge. Find 5 ways to let your girlfriend or boyfriend know you're thinking of them -- despite the distance.
Finding Academic Success
Succeeding in college is easier said than done. Learn what you can do as a college student to ensure your college experience is all you hoped it would be.
Succeeding in college is easier said than done. Learn what you can do as a college student to ensure your college experience is all you hoped it would be.
Is "Greek Life" Right for Me?
On many college campuses, fraternities and sororities are a key part of life outside of the classroom. How can you decide if they're right for you?
On many college campuses, fraternities and sororities are a key part of life outside of the classroom. How can you decide if they're right for you?
Failed A College Class
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.
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.
Handling Rommate Problems
Having problems with your roommate? Not sure if you're going to be able to continue sharing the same space? Learn more about tips and tricks to improve things . . . or change them, if necessary.
Having problems with your roommate? Not sure if you're going to be able to continue sharing the same space? Learn more about tips and tricks to improve things . . . or change them, if necessary.
Is My Minor Important
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?
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?
Should I Be an RA?
Being a resident adviser (RA) in college can be a great job while you're in school. But being an RA also comes with pros and cons that you may not have considered before applying. Learn more about being a college RA and if it's the right fit for you.
Being a resident adviser (RA) in college can be a great job while you're in school. But being an RA also comes with pros and cons that you may not have considered before applying. Learn more about being a college RA and if it's the right fit for you.
AntiValentine's Day Off-Campus
Living off campus and feeling like everyone has special plans for Valentine's Day? Find 5 ways for single college students to enjoy Valentine's off campus -- and without a boyfriend or girlfriend.
Living off campus and feeling like everyone has special plans for Valentine's Day? Find 5 ways for single college students to enjoy Valentine's off campus -- and without a boyfriend or girlfriend.
Partner Gifts that Are More Than Just Flowers
Interested in giving your partner a gift that's more than flowers? Find 7 alternative partner gifts that go beyond the expected.
Interested in giving your partner a gift that's more than flowers? Find 7 alternative partner gifts that go beyond the expected.
10 Ways to Meet People
Going somewhere, by yourself, where you may or may not know a single person, just might be the bravest thing you've ever done. With so many ways to meet people, though, finding connections is easier than you may think.
Going somewhere, by yourself, where you may or may not know a single person, just might be the bravest thing you've ever done. With so many ways to meet people, though, finding connections is easier than you may think.
Placed on Academic Probation
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 are, and how to make sure your probation status ends as soon as possible.
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 are, and how to make sure your probation status ends as soon as possible.
Formal Grad. Announcement #1
See example #1 of a formal college graduation announcement.
See example #1 of a formal college graduation announcement.
Managing & Saving Money
Funds are infamously tight for college students. Learn some crucial ways to manage your money, think creatively about finances, find hidden savings, and handle the unexpected.
Funds are infamously tight for college students. Learn some crucial ways to manage your money, think creatively about finances, find hidden savings, and handle the unexpected.
Becoming an RA
Interested in become a college resident adviser / RA but not sure what the process is like? Find out what the application experience is like on most campus and what your campus administrators are looking for in an college RA applicant.
Interested in become a college resident adviser / RA but not sure what the process is like? Find out what the application experience is like on most campus and what your campus administrators are looking for in an college RA applicant.
Time Management Skills
You know time management for students is important, but what exactly are the skills needed for good time management? Find a list of the 5 most important skills for time management for students.
You know time management for students is important, but what exactly are the skills needed for good time management? Find a list of the 5 most important skills for time management for students.
5 Romantic College Getaways
Want to take your boyfriend or girlfriend on a romantic getaway in college? Find 5 unique places to go that won't blow your college budget but that can still be a fun and romantic escape.
Want to take your boyfriend or girlfriend on a romantic getaway in college? Find 5 unique places to go that won't blow your college budget but that can still be a fun and romantic escape.
10 Roommate Gifts
Need ideas about gifts for your roommate? Check out this list 10 roommate gifts.
Need ideas about gifts for your roommate? Check out this list 10 roommate gifts.
College Graduation Gifts
Need a gift for a student who is about to graduate from college? Check out this list of 14 classic college graduation gifts.
Need a gift for a student who is about to graduate from college? Check out this list of 14 classic college graduation gifts.
10 Tips for Dating Safely
With all of the new people you meet in college, dating can be one of the most exciting parts of your time at school. Learn ten easy ways to make sure you're dating safely.
With all of the new people you meet in college, dating can be one of the most exciting parts of your time at school. Learn ten easy ways to make sure you're dating safely.
Should I Live On or Off Campus
There are pros and cons of living both on and off campus. Learn more about each, and how to decide which is right for you.
There are pros and cons of living both on and off campus. Learn more about each, and how to decide which is right for you.
College Breakfast Ideas
Tired of the same thing (or nothing) for college breakfast? Find 15 ideas for breakfast in college.
Tired of the same thing (or nothing) for college breakfast? Find 15 ideas for breakfast in college.
Picking a College Meal Plan
Understanding college meal plan options can be overwhelming. Learn more about traditional college meal plan structures, how to choose what's best for you, and how to successfully manage your plan throughout the semester.
Understanding college meal plan options can be overwhelming. Learn more about traditional college meal plan structures, how to choose what's best for you, and how to successfully manage your plan throughout the semester.
Spring Break Guide
In college? Trying to decide what to do for Spring Break? From tropical vacations to rest and relaxation to prepping for graduate school, find all you need to know to make your college Spring Break a success.
In college? Trying to decide what to do for Spring Break? From tropical vacations to rest and relaxation to prepping for graduate school, find all you need to know to make your college Spring Break a success.
5 Ways to Organize a Dorm Room
Dorm rooms are small places, and organizing them can be a challenge. Following these five rules for organizing a dorm room, however, can help you make the most of that tiny space.
Dorm rooms are small places, and organizing them can be a challenge. Following these five rules for organizing a dorm room, however, can help you make the most of that tiny space.
Should I Transfer?
Not happy at your current college or university? But not sure if transferring is the best option? Going over this 4-point checklist can help clarify if transferring is the right choice -- or not.
Not happy at your current college or university? But not sure if transferring is the best option? Going over this 4-point checklist can help clarify if transferring is the right choice -- or not.
Bad College Professors
Bad college professors can ruin any college course. While options with a bad college professor may be limited, there are some things college students can do to make a bad situation better.
Bad college professors can ruin any college course. While options with a bad college professor may be limited, there are some things college students can do to make a bad situation better.
What to Do If You Failed a Test
Worried that you failed a test either mid-semester or during finals week? Luckily, there are a few options available for college students who think they failed a test. Learn what to do and when.
Worried that you failed a test either mid-semester or during finals week? Luckily, there are a few options available for college students who think they failed a test. Learn what to do and when.
8 Tips for Starting College
You've waited a long time to start college. Now that you're officially a college student, how do you make sure that you set yourself up for success during the first few months?
You've waited a long time to start college. Now that you're officially a college student, how do you make sure that you set yourself up for success during the first few months?
Unusual College Jobs
Working while in college doesn't have to be boring. With a little creativity, your college job can provide more than just money and training.
Working while in college doesn't have to be boring. With a little creativity, your college job can provide more than just money and training.
Spring Break Ideas
Spring Break is rapidly approaching, but your brain is too fried from everything else to even think about what options you have. Find ten fun ideas of what to do over your college spring break.
Spring Break is rapidly approaching, but your brain is too fried from everything else to even think about what options you have. Find ten fun ideas of what to do over your college spring break.
College vs. High School
College Vs. High School: The differences are many -- and important. Find a list of 50 differences between college and high school.
College Vs. High School: The differences are many -- and important. Find a list of 50 differences between college and high school.
Time Management Guide for Students
Time management for students can often be one of the biggest challenges of college life. Find tips and tricks on everything from avoiding procrastination to the 5 critical time management skills for students.
Time management for students can often be one of the biggest challenges of college life. Find tips and tricks on everything from avoiding procrastination to the 5 critical time management skills for students.
College Homesickness
Dealing with homesickness while in college can seem overwhelming. Learn 5 tips that can make a big difference in handling homesickness as a college student.
Dealing with homesickness while in college can seem overwhelming. Learn 5 tips that can make a big difference in handling homesickness as a college student.
Picking College Classes
With so many options and only a limited amount of time, making smart choices about your college classes is crucial for your time in college. But how to choose what to take, when to take it, and from whom?
With so many options and only a limited amount of time, making smart choices about your college classes is crucial for your time in college. But how to choose what to take, when to take it, and from whom?
What's a Good On-Campus Job?
Getting an on-campus job is a requirement for many college students. How can you make sure you get a good one?
Getting an on-campus job is a requirement for many college students. How can you make sure you get a good one?
Meeting Professors
College professors can be intimidating. But with a little persistence and hard work, you can get to know your professors faster than you thought.
College professors can be intimidating. But with a little persistence and hard work, you can get to know your professors faster than you thought.
5 Tips for Orientation
The schedule may be long, packed, and overwhelming. Learn how to make the most of your first week on campus.
The schedule may be long, packed, and overwhelming. Learn how to make the most of your first week on campus.
15 Ways to Stay Safe
Staying safe at college doesn't have to be complicated. Check out these fifteen easy, quick tips to make sure you, and your stuff, stay safe while you're in school.
Staying safe at college doesn't have to be complicated. Check out these fifteen easy, quick tips to make sure you, and your stuff, stay safe while you're in school.
Contacting Your Roommate
You've been waiting for your roommate's name and contact information for what feels like forever. But now that you got it, you're not sure where to begin. Learn what to do before you make contact, and how to make the most of that first conversation.
You've been waiting for your roommate's name and contact information for what feels like forever. But now that you got it, you're not sure where to begin. Learn what to do before you make contact, and how to make the most of that first conversation.
Living in a Greek House
Living in a fraternity or sorority can be a difficult choices for many college students. While joining a fraternity or sorority may have been an easy choice, choosing to live in the house may be an entirely different matter. Find a list of questions to ask yourself as you determine if living in your Greek house is right for you.
Living in a fraternity or sorority can be a difficult choices for many college students. While joining a fraternity or sorority may have been an easy choice, choosing to live in the house may be an entirely different matter. Find a list of questions to ask yourself as you determine if living in your Greek house is right for you.
Top 10 Ways of Wasting Time
Not sure if you're wasting time? Check out these top ways of wasting time in college -- and how to tell if they're good or bad in any given situation.
Not sure if you're wasting time? Check out these top ways of wasting time in college -- and how to tell if they're good or bad in any given situation.
Careers for a Communications Major
Being a communications major means a lot of job opportunities will be available for you after graduation. Find a list of 16 careers for a communications major.
Being a communications major means a lot of job opportunities will be available for you after graduation. Find a list of 16 careers for a communications major.
Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
In contrast to traditional recipes, these peanut butter cookies only need three ingredients and still taste fantastic.
In contrast to traditional recipes, these peanut butter cookies only need three ingredients and still taste fantastic.
Tasty Taquitos in Five Minutes
A plate of hot, crispy taquitos, teasingly buried beneath melted cheese and salsa, can seem like an oasis after a long day of classes. With a few easy steps, this dinner can be ready in practically no time at all.
A plate of hot, crispy taquitos, teasingly buried beneath melted cheese and salsa, can seem like an oasis after a long day of classes. With a few easy steps, this dinner can be ready in practically no time at all.
Homesickness 101
College student homesickness is more common that most students in school want to admit. Get information on why you might have it, how to deal with it -- and why it's perfectly normal.
College student homesickness is more common that most students in school want to admit. Get information on why you might have it, how to deal with it -- and why it's perfectly normal.
Moving Back In with Parents
While living with your parents after your college graduation may not have been your first choice, there are some things you can do to make the situation easier for everyone -- including yourself.
While living with your parents after your college graduation may not have been your first choice, there are some things you can do to make the situation easier for everyone -- including yourself.
Asking for a Reference Letter
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 hoped for.
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 hoped for.
Kicked Out of College?
Being kicked out of college -- because of an academic suspension or other reason -- is serious business. Learn what to do if you're kicked out of college.
Being kicked out of college -- because of an academic suspension or other reason -- is serious business. Learn what to do if you're kicked out of college.
Voting as a College Student
How you vote while in college may be different than before you were a student, but it doesn't have to be complicated. Find the answers to the most common questions college students have when trying to vote in a major election.
How you vote while in college may be different than before you were a student, but it doesn't have to be complicated. Find the answers to the most common questions college students have when trying to vote in a major election.
College Road Trip Ideas
Taking a road trip while in college doesn't have to be as boring as road trips were when you were younger. Find great ideas to have fun in a college road trips while seeing the country and having a great time with your friends.
Taking a road trip while in college doesn't have to be as boring as road trips were when you were younger. Find great ideas to have fun in a college road trips while seeing the country and having a great time with your friends.
TIMED Time Management System
Having problems with time management while a student? By using a simple acronym, the TIMED student time management system lets you figure out, at any time, if what you're doing is productive -- or not.
Having problems with time management while a student? By using a simple acronym, the TIMED student time management system lets you figure out, at any time, if what you're doing is productive -- or not.
15 Tips for the Freshman 15
The "Freshman 15" is one of the things incoming students hear about the most. Legend has it that the
The "Freshman 15" is one of the things incoming students hear about the most. Legend has it that the
College Terms: A-H
College Glossaries: By term: A - H | I - R | S - Z By subject: Academic Terms | Financial Aid Terms |
College Glossaries: By term: A - H | I - R | S - Z By subject: Academic Terms | Financial Aid Terms |
Make a Paper Longer
Need to make a paper longer but out of ideas? Find 6 ways to make a paper longer -- and better.
Need to make a paper longer but out of ideas? Find 6 ways to make a paper longer -- and better.
Being Sexiled in College
You -- or your college roommate -- has an overnight guest and needs some privacy for a while. But handling
You -- or your college roommate -- has an overnight guest and needs some privacy for a while. But handling
Taking A Course Pass/Fail
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/fail option is better than the regular grading system?
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/fail option is better than the regular grading system?
College Group Project Tips
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 the work.
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 the work.
6 Benefits of a College Degree
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 how each reason will make all your efforts really worth something.
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 how each reason will make all your efforts really worth something.
Couscous with Tomatoes
Perfect on a cold day or when you want comfort food, this dish is also incredibly easy to make. It's more like assembling instead of cooking.
Perfect on a cold day or when you want comfort food, this dish is also incredibly easy to make. It's more like assembling instead of cooking.
When to Send Announcements
Learn when to mail your college graduation announcements.
Learn when to mail your college graduation announcements.
College Plagiarism
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 about how to handle it.
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 about how to handle it.
5 Smart Summer Plans
After the stress of the academic years, summers can feel like the ultimate vacation. But how can you smartly spend all that unstructured time?
After the stress of the academic years, summers can feel like the ultimate vacation. But how can you smartly spend all that unstructured time?
1-2-3 Ravioli Dinner
Want a home-cooked ravioli dinner without having to go out and pay restaurant prices? It may be easier than you think.
Want a home-cooked ravioli dinner without having to go out and pay restaurant prices? It may be easier than you think.
Which Clothes Should I Bring to College?
Knowing what clothes to pack for college is a hard decision for any college student. Learn what clothes to pack when you're heading to college -- and what clothes to leave behind.
Knowing what clothes to pack for college is a hard decision for any college student. Learn what clothes to pack when you're heading to college -- and what clothes to leave behind.
5 Easy Ways to Save Money
Saving money in college is always challenging. Learn 5 simple ways to make saving money in college quick and easy for any college student.
Saving money in college is always challenging. Learn 5 simple ways to make saving money in college quick and easy for any college student.
Who Gets a Grad. Announcement?
Not sure to whom you should send your graduation announcement? See a list of people you should plan to send graduation announcements to.
Not sure to whom you should send your graduation announcement? See a list of people you should plan to send graduation announcements to.
Finding an Apartment
For whatever reason, you're not going to live on campus next year. The process of finding an apartment, though, can seem like an extra class you have to take while you're already carrying a full load. Learn where to go for listings, what to consider when looking for a place to live, and how to decide if it's really the right decision for you.
For whatever reason, you're not going to live on campus next year. The process of finding an apartment, though, can seem like an extra class you have to take while you're already carrying a full load. Learn where to go for listings, what to consider when looking for a place to live, and how to decide if it's really the right decision for you.
Deciphering All Those Acronyms
It's hard enough to learn the names of everyone living in your hall (or even on your floor), much less the meanings behind all of the acronyms posted on people's doors. Read this quick tip sheet to help you learn what means what, who is who, and how it all fits together.
It's hard enough to learn the names of everyone living in your hall (or even on your floor), much less the meanings behind all of the acronyms posted on people's doors. Read this quick tip sheet to help you learn what means what, who is who, and how it all fits together.
Graduate Announcements Guide
Not sure if you should send college graduation announcements out? To whom you should send them? Where to get them? Or even what they should say? Learn everything you need to know about college graduation announcements.
Not sure if you should send college graduation announcements out? To whom you should send them? Where to get them? Or even what they should say? Learn everything you need to know about college graduation announcements.
High Quality College Bedding
College students may not end up spending a lot of time in your college bed, but the time they spend there will be precious. Why not make sure you're as comfortable as possible? Get information on various high thread count Twin XL sheet sets for any college student's budget.
College students may not end up spending a lot of time in your college bed, but the time they spend there will be precious. Why not make sure you're as comfortable as possible? Get information on various high thread count Twin XL sheet sets for any college student's budget.
College Graduation Checklist
Graduating from college? Not sure what to do before graduation? Find a checklist of everything to do before you leave college and start your life as an official graduate.
Graduating from college? Not sure what to do before graduation? Find a checklist of everything to do before you leave college and start your life as an official graduate.
College Roommate Agreements
Living with a college roommate? You may want -- or have -- to set up a roommate agreement or roommate contract. Roommate agreements are a great way to make sure that you and your college roommate are on the same page about the every details that must be managed when you live with someone else. And while they may seem like a pain to put together, college roommate agreements are a smart idea.
Living with a college roommate? You may want -- or have -- to set up a roommate agreement or roommate contract. Roommate agreements are a great way to make sure that you and your college roommate are on the same page about the every details that must be managed when you live with someone else. And while they may seem like a pain to put together, college roommate agreements are a smart idea.
Faculty-Ranking Sites
You may have heard a lot about websites that rate college professors. How exactly do they work, and is their information helpful or just unregulated gossip?
You may have heard a lot about websites that rate college professors. How exactly do they work, and is their information helpful or just unregulated gossip?
2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards for College Life
The 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards recognize the best of the best. Find out more about the 2012 College Life nominees!
The 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards recognize the best of the best. Find out more about the 2012 College Life nominees!
Starting a New Semester
New college semester about to start? Find out what every college student needs to start a new semester strongly.
New college semester about to start? Find out what every college student needs to start a new semester strongly.
How to Stop Procrastinating
Need to stop procrastinating? Learn how to stop procrastinating -- for good -- during your time in school.
Need to stop procrastinating? Learn how to stop procrastinating -- for good -- during your time in school.
Benefits of Time Management
You know there are benefits of time management, but they often seem so intangible. Find a list of 8 benefits of time management.
You know there are benefits of time management, but they often seem so intangible. Find a list of 8 benefits of time management.
Ask for a Paper Extension
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.
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.
Do's and Dont's of The College Shower
Not sure about the unspoken rules of taking a college shower? Find out the do's and don'ts of the college shower.
Not sure about the unspoken rules of taking a college shower? Find out the do's and don'ts of the college shower.
Formal Grad. Announcement #2
See example #2 of a formal college graduation announcement.
See example #2 of a formal college graduation announcement.
Living at Home
Living at home can be a tempting options for many college students. From saving money to not having to deal with the chaos of the residence halls, there can be many benefits for college students who choose to live at home. There can also be some challenges, too. Learn what to consider when thinking about living at home during college and how to make a decision that's best for your situation.
Living at home can be a tempting options for many college students. From saving money to not having to deal with the chaos of the residence halls, there can be many benefits for college students who choose to live at home. There can also be some challenges, too. Learn what to consider when thinking about living at home during college and how to make a decision that's best for your situation.
17 Careers for Biology Majors
Planning on getting a degree in biology? Find a list of 17 careers you can have with a degree in biology.
Planning on getting a degree in biology? Find a list of 17 careers you can have with a degree in biology.
Extra Info. on Financial Aid
Your financial aid package contains a lot of information. These 5 facts aren't mentioned but are important to know.
Your financial aid package contains a lot of information. These 5 facts aren't mentioned but are important to know.
How to Decorate Dorm Rooms
Decorating dorm rooms can be one of the highlights for college students starting another year of classes. Find 7 ideas for decorating dorm rooms in college.
Decorating dorm rooms can be one of the highlights for college students starting another year of classes. Find 7 ideas for decorating dorm rooms in college.
5 Disadvantages of Poor Time Management
Poor planning, often a result of poor time management, can wreak total havoc on your college life. Find 5 unexpected consequences of poor planning -- and what you can do to fix them.
Poor planning, often a result of poor time management, can wreak total havoc on your college life. Find 5 unexpected consequences of poor planning -- and what you can do to fix them.
Joining Intramural Teams
Joining a college intramural sports team may seem intimidating, but the benefits can quickly outweigh your fears. Find 5 reasons why you should sign up.
Joining a college intramural sports team may seem intimidating, but the benefits can quickly outweigh your fears. Find 5 reasons why you should sign up.
Don't Forget Your Parents
Keeping in touch with your parents may be the last thing from your mind while you're at school. It's always a good idea, however, to at least touch base so they don't think you've fallen off the face of the earth. Even amidst your busy schedule, it's still possible to connect with your parents while still maintaining your independence.
Keeping in touch with your parents may be the last thing from your mind while you're at school. It's always a good idea, however, to at least touch base so they don't think you've fallen off the face of the earth. Even amidst your busy schedule, it's still possible to connect with your parents while still maintaining your independence.
What to Do If You Get Sick in College
Nearly every student, at some point, gets sick in college. So just what are your options if you're sick at college and missing class and assignments?
Nearly every student, at some point, gets sick in college. So just what are your options if you're sick at college and missing class and assignments?
Why Send Grad. Announcements?
Not sure why -- or even if -- you should send out graduation announcements for your college graduation? Learn 8 reasons why they're a good idea.
Not sure why -- or even if -- you should send out graduation announcements for your college graduation? Learn 8 reasons why they're a good idea.
College Studying Tips
Having good college studying tips can make or break your performance on a final exam. Learn 5 key college study tips for college finals week.
Having good college studying tips can make or break your performance on a final exam. Learn 5 key college study tips for college finals week.
College Halloween Costumes
Need a great college Halloween costume? Find quick, easy and cheap Halloween costume ideas for college students.
Need a great college Halloween costume? Find quick, easy and cheap Halloween costume ideas for college students.
Time Management Systems and How to Use Them
Do you know you need a (better) time management system but aren't sure where to begin? Check out these time management systems -- and how best to use them during your time in college.
Do you know you need a (better) time management system but aren't sure where to begin? Check out these time management systems -- and how best to use them during your time in college.
Surviving College Finals
College finals is often one of the most challenging times of the semester. Learn how to make it through college finals -- from how to prepare to how to study to how to celebrate when you're done -- in this comprehensive survival guide for college students facing college finals.
College finals is often one of the most challenging times of the semester. Learn how to make it through college finals -- from how to prepare to how to study to how to celebrate when you're done -- in this comprehensive survival guide for college students facing college finals.
25 College Party Themes
So you're in charge of planning a major college party -- which means you'll need a theme, of course. Find 25 college party themes that can work (if not rock) on any college campus.
So you're in charge of planning a major college party -- which means you'll need a theme, of course. Find 25 college party themes that can work (if not rock) on any college campus.
15 Things You Miss the Most While in College
When you thought about going to college, chances are you didn't think about all the tiny things you'd miss -- like not having to wear shoes everywhere. Find a list of the 15 things you'll miss the most while in college.
When you thought about going to college, chances are you didn't think about all the tiny things you'd miss -- like not having to wear shoes everywhere. Find a list of the 15 things you'll miss the most while in college.
Ten Places to Study
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 distractions.
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 distractions.
Education Quotes
Need education quotes? Find quotes about education by figures ranging from Plato to John F. Kennedy.
Need education quotes? Find quotes about education by figures ranging from Plato to John F. Kennedy.
Easy Political Activism
College students are known for being politically active, especially during major elections. Find 5 easy ways to be involved while still staying on top of your academics.
College students are known for being politically active, especially during major elections. Find 5 easy ways to be involved while still staying on top of your academics.
Academic Lingo Defined
TA, GI, GSI, GSA, GA . . . sometimes, the academic lingo on a college campus can seem like alphabet soup! Learn the definitions for the most common academic terms, abbreviations, and acronyms.
TA, GI, GSI, GSA, GA . . . sometimes, the academic lingo on a college campus can seem like alphabet soup! Learn the definitions for the most common academic terms, abbreviations, and acronyms.
Low Mean Plan Idas
Toward the end of the semester, many college students find themselves running low on their meal plans. Figuring out how to make those last dollars (or credits) stretch throughout the rest of the term can make the last few weeks of a college semester much more manageable.
Toward the end of the semester, many college students find themselves running low on their meal plans. Figuring out how to make those last dollars (or credits) stretch throughout the rest of the term can make the last few weeks of a college semester much more manageable.
On Or Off Campus Job?
Most college students work while in school. But where are the best places for college jobs? Learn the pros and cons of working both off and on campus during a college job, and how to pick which one is right for you.
Most college students work while in school. But where are the best places for college jobs? Learn the pros and cons of working both off and on campus during a college job, and how to pick which one is right for you.
2011 College Halloween Costumes for Couples
Want to celebrate Halloween this year with your significant other? Find a list of great college Halloween costumes for couples that are perfect for 2011.
Want to celebrate Halloween this year with your significant other? Find a list of great college Halloween costumes for couples that are perfect for 2011.
Domestic Spring Breaks
Need to travel for Spring Break but want to stay in the United States? Not sure where to go? Check out these top choices for domestic Spring Break locales for college students ... no matter where in the country you're living or going to school.
Need to travel for Spring Break but want to stay in the United States? Not sure where to go? Check out these top choices for domestic Spring Break locales for college students ... no matter where in the country you're living or going to school.
Campus Sustainability
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.
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.
Formal Grad. Announcement #3
See example #3 of a formal college graduation announcement.
See example #3 of a formal college graduation announcement.
College Greek Letters
With all of the Greek letters used in college fraternities and sororities, it can be hard to tell them apart.
With all of the Greek letters used in college fraternities and sororities, it can be hard to tell them apart.
Asking Parents for Money
Asking your parents for money while you're a college student is never easy. But, at some point during their time in college, most students need a little money from Mom or Dad. Learn 6 smart ways to ask your parents for college money.
Asking your parents for money while you're a college student is never easy. But, at some point during their time in college, most students need a little money from Mom or Dad. Learn 6 smart ways to ask your parents for college money.
Study Abroad Costs
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 the cost of study abroad is right for you.
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 the cost of study abroad is right for you.
10 Smart College Summer Jobs
Need to get a college summer job but not sure what to do? Find 10 smart college summer jobs that can work for nearly any situation.
Need to get a college summer job but not sure what to do? Find 10 smart college summer jobs that can work for nearly any situation.
What to Eat Before a Test in College
Not sure what to eat before a test? In college, the answer becomes even more complicated, as most students are short on money and time. Find 8 cheap, smart, and easy things to eat before a test.
Not sure what to eat before a test? In college, the answer becomes even more complicated, as most students are short on money and time. Find 8 cheap, smart, and easy things to eat before a test.
Should I Rent My College Books
Renting college textbooks is becoming increasingly popular. But how can you decide if it's right for you?
Renting college textbooks is becoming increasingly popular. But how can you decide if it's right for you?
5 Quick Ways to Make Money
Being in college and needing money seem to go hand in hand for many college students. Knowing how to make money in college -- quickly -- can come in awfully handy when the end of the semester or an unexpected bill is rapidly approaching. These 5 quick ways to make money in college are easy, won't take a lot of time -- and will let you keep your pride along the way.
Being in college and needing money seem to go hand in hand for many college students. Knowing how to make money in college -- quickly -- can come in awfully handy when the end of the semester or an unexpected bill is rapidly approaching. These 5 quick ways to make money in college are easy, won't take a lot of time -- and will let you keep your pride along the way.
College Terms: I-R
College Glossaries: By term: A - H | I - R | S - Z By subject: Academic Terms | Financial Aid Terms |
College Glossaries: By term: A - H | I - R | S - Z By subject: Academic Terms | Financial Aid Terms |
Laptop or Desktop?
Having the right computer can make all the difference in your college career. With pros and cons for both laptops and desktops, how do you know which one will be right for you?
Having the right computer can make all the difference in your college career. With pros and cons for both laptops and desktops, how do you know which one will be right for you?
How to Do Laundry in College
Many students learn how to do their own laundry when they go to college. Learn all the ins and outs of doing laundry in college.
Many students learn how to do their own laundry when they go to college. Learn all the ins and outs of doing laundry in college.
Working with a Professor
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 anything else in college, approaching a professor about working together can be done with a little forethought, a little courage -- and a little luck.
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 anything else in college, approaching a professor about working together can be done with a little forethought, a little courage -- and a little luck.
Items for a College Grocery List
Not sure what to put on your college grocery list? From soup to nuts, find a list of all that you'll need.
Not sure what to put on your college grocery list? From soup to nuts, find a list of all that you'll need.
Casual Grad. Announcement #1
See example #1 of a casual college graduation announcement.
See example #1 of a casual college graduation announcement.
How to Get Enough Sleep
Getting sleep in college can sometimes feel more challenging than applying to colleges in the first place. Find easy tips and tricks for finding ways to get enough sleep in college.
Getting sleep in college can sometimes feel more challenging than applying to colleges in the first place. Find easy tips and tricks for finding ways to get enough sleep in college.
Dating Violence
Dating in college is supposed to be fun and exciting. When it proves otherwise, however, learn what you can do to help yourself or a friend.
Dating in college is supposed to be fun and exciting. When it proves otherwise, however, learn what you can do to help yourself or a friend.
College Move-In Day
Not sure what to expect on move-in day for you college? Learn the basics of how to prepare and what often happens on college move-in day.
Not sure what to expect on move-in day for you college? Learn the basics of how to prepare and what often happens on college move-in day.
2011 College Halloween Costumes for Singles
Need a college Halloween costume for 2011? Check out this list of college Halloween costumes.
Need a college Halloween costume for 2011? Check out this list of college Halloween costumes.
How Not to Procrastinate in the First Place
Many college students know they procrastinate, in general, but may not know what exactly that procrastination looks like on a daily basis. Find 8 easy steps to help you not procrastinate in the first place during your time in school.
Many college students know they procrastinate, in general, but may not know what exactly that procrastination looks like on a daily basis. Find 8 easy steps to help you not procrastinate in the first place during your time in school.
Last-Minute Gift Ideas for College Students
Need some last-minute gift ideas for someone in college? Find several last-minute gift ideas for the college student on your list -- whether it be a boyfriend/girlfriend, roommate, friend, or even the kind person who helped you from failing your statistics class -- that are sure to please.
Need some last-minute gift ideas for someone in college? Find several last-minute gift ideas for the college student on your list -- whether it be a boyfriend/girlfriend, roommate, friend, or even the kind person who helped you from failing your statistics class -- that are sure to please.
How to Exercise in College
Finding time to exercise in college can be a challenge for even the most diligent of students. At the same time, however, being physically active can be an important part of staying healthy during your time in school. So how can you find the time -- and energy -- to make sure you exercise in college?
Finding time to exercise in college can be a challenge for even the most diligent of students. At the same time, however, being physically active can be an important part of staying healthy during your time in school. So how can you find the time -- and energy -- to make sure you exercise in college?
What Is Academic Probation?
: "Academic probation" is the most common term colleges and universities use to indicate that a student
: "Academic probation" is the most common term colleges and universities use to indicate that a student
Why Your Vote Counts
The voting process may seem completely overwhelming while you're in college. With so much else to do, college students may wonder why -- or even if -- their vote will really make a difference. See ten reasons why it is especially important for college students to vote.
The voting process may seem completely overwhelming while you're in college. With so much else to do, college students may wonder why -- or even if -- their vote will really make a difference. See ten reasons why it is especially important for college students to vote.
How to Study in College
Not sure how to study in college? Find out how much time is really needed to study in college effectively.
Not sure how to study in college? Find out how much time is really needed to study in college effectively.
How to Make More Time
Do you know you need to make more time, but aren't sure quite how to do it? Find 5 ways to make more time during your busy college days.
Do you know you need to make more time, but aren't sure quite how to do it? Find 5 ways to make more time during your busy college days.
College Student Gifts for Mom
Finding the right gift for Mom can be a challenge for college students, who are often short on time, energy, and funds. Find 7 easy and personal gift ideas you can make or do from your campus.
Finding the right gift for Mom can be a challenge for college students, who are often short on time, energy, and funds. Find 7 easy and personal gift ideas you can make or do from your campus.