John Whelan, Junior at Tufts University

John Whelan  |  jwhelan@simpletuition.com  |  26 posts


John is a junior double major in English and History and an Entrepreneurial Leadership minor in the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University. As a student at one of the most expensive colleges in the country, he understands the importance of being educated in regards to financial aid: he has, and continues to learn about the process firsthand. He spent way too much money on food, girls, etc. his freshman year (and got a bit better sophomore year) and is glad to work with SimpleTuition to educate those like him against the same mistakes, as well as on the paying-for-college process.

Students Love Tech [INFOGRAPHIC]

August 12, 2011

Via: OnlineEducation.net

How the Internet is Revolutionizing Education [INFOGRAPHIC]

June 20, 2011

Awesome infographic on the changing landscape of online education from OnlineEducation, via TheTextbookGuru. Check it out! Via: OnlineEducation.net.

College on the Cheap: Summer budgeting

May 25, 2011

We recently asked a bunch of students what their summer plans were: most were either planning on taking summer classes or working, while a smaller number of students had internships lined up, planned to volunteer, or were going to travel for the summer. While all of these plans can make for different summers, there is [...]

Rising College Costs

May 12, 2011

Sarah Lawrence College just set tuition, fees, room and board at $58,716 for the 2011-2012 academic year. This shock-inducing price tag is sure to pop a few eyeballs, and it also raises some important questions about the future of higher education in America. For any student, whether at Sarah Lawrence or a state university, the [...]

College on the Cheap – Budgeting

January 20, 2011

When you’re on campus and living in the college bubble, it’s really easy to spend money without too much thought. If you’re living on-campus, your housing is secure and paid for in advance, and you have access to the school’s dining facilities; you don’t need to pay for any essentials, so it feels easier to [...]