It’s easy to get lost in the busy swirl of college life, but that doesn’t mean you should forget the world outside your campus. In fact, one of the best parts of college is that you’re really part of something bigger–a community–and with that in mind, get out there and contribute! Plus community service looks great [...]
April 18, 2013
With the job market more saturated than butter, it’s important that you set yourself apart from the rest of the pack. For best results, hone your personal brand. In other words: become your own advocate and become your own personal marketing tool. Here’s how: Hone your interests. If you’re going to make yourself into your own [...]
April 16, 2013
You probably know firsthand that school is a place of extremes. There are awkward situations and triumphs galore. That’s why the excitement of any high school and college lends itself well to Hollywood. So here they are, the best films ever made about school.
April 11, 2013
Have you ever wondered what your college degree is actually worth? Or what degrees are worth in other countries? Have you ever had the sneaking suspicion that degrees from private institutions are worth more than degrees from public institutions, or that gender plays a role in how much your education is really worth? See how all [...]
April 9, 2013
A gap year may not be a common part of the student experience in the United States, but in other parts of the world it’s almost requisite. How does a gap year work? Easy: after graduating high school, you take a year “off” from your formal education. You travel, you work, you do whatever. But [...]
April 21, 2013