Leaving home for the first time can create some overwhelming feelings of loneliness, desperation, and even fear that can make it seem like you just won’t be able to keep going.  When you’re faced with homesickness, keep a few things in mind.  First of all, don’t panic.  Sure, you thought you’d have no trouble at [...]

Obtaining a private college loan is a three-step process. It’s not an easy process, but it’s doable and only averagely challenging compared to getting a federal funding or a financial aid. In the beginning, it is very important that you are crystal clear on how much amount you need in order to apply for the [...]

Recent news shows indication that California Community College is to increase its tuition fees. Students are not very pleased to hear about it, and, in fact, are already trying to dig up whatever truth they could find about the rumor. True enough, California Community College anticipates an 8% increase, possibly more, in their tuition fee [...]

Heading to school is exciting and scary, but since it’s so important to the rest of your life, it’s a good idea to make sure you’re as ready as you can be to adjust to college life.  This post will give you some suggestions that will help you.  Keep them in mind as you prepare [...]

You’re in high school, and it occurs to you that in a few years you’re going to graduate.  You’re on top of your game because you’re already thinking about college and how to plan your high school career to ensure you get into one that will benefit you.  The great news is that no matter [...]

Ohio State University defines an internship as, “an opportunity to integrate career related experience into an undergraduate education by participating in planned, supervised work.” One thing any academic adviser will drill into your head is that you need to hold internships while studying in college, regardless what field you wish to enter. An internship provides [...]

One person you will get to know very well over your college career is your academic adviser. This resource will be essential any time you have a problem with your schedule or credits. Before you build your schedule each semester, you should email your adviser to set up a meeting. This will assure that you [...]

This post shows how to write a great term paper using the Toulmin Model of Argumentation as a structure for the paper as a whole as well as for each supporting point.  In high school, your teachers were concerned with your ability to demonstrate an understanding of the material presented.  Your assignments were designed to [...]

College has a great deal of value for a number of reasons.  Of course, there are the intangible reasons, like the actual learning.  There’s great value in the information you’ll get, the habits you’ll create, and the skills you’ll acquire.  There’s also something to be said for the social life.  College is a unique time [...]

A handful of students use college as a way to explore other colleges and cultures around the world. Most colleges or universities offer study abroad programs that allow students to visit as an exchange to other campuses around the world. During this time students may live on campus or with families, while attending school in [...]