Living College Archives — Page 6 of 21 — College Planning Center and Guides
Drinking has always been a big part of college campuses and the young adult college experience. No one expects that to go away, but college students need to know that drinking has consequences that can be quite serious. Jail or even death can await those who fail to treat alcohol with the respect it deserves. […]
As a busy college student, you may regularly feel torn between trying to stay healthy and trying to live on a budget. Many of the top time-saving strategies that college students use to find more hours in the day can result in added expenses or may be unhealthy. The good news is that there are […]
One of the first decisions you will have to make after joining college is whether you will commute or live on-campus. Regardless of the choice to which you are inclined, it is important you make an informed decision. If you choose to be a commuter, familiarize yourself with the experience. You can also find ways […]
There was a time not long ago when lectures were strictly personal affairs; if you didn’t attend the lecture in person, there was no way of ever seeing it again. That is no longer the case. With technology, not only do you not have to be present to view a lecture, but you don’t even […]
If you are a college student who is currently suffering from an eating disorder, you should know that you are not alone, even though it might feel that way sometimes. A whopping 20 percent of college students either have or have had an eating disorder. Luckily, there is help out there. These are a few […]
College comes with much independence. And with independence comes responsibility. If you’re a senior about to enter your first year of college, it’s important to get your finances in order and choose a bank so you can purchase new books, get lunch on campus, get loans, and take care of things like tuition and car […]
Whether you have already finished with your finals, or you are about to, summer brings its own challenges if you are a student studying away from your hometown. Moving from your dorm or apartment often means you’re not returning to the same spot, once you do come back, so you have to think about your […]
College life is always a big adventure. There are so many new things to try and exciting activities to get involved in as you pursue a degree in a field of your choice. Among the things you can do while studying in college is volunteering in several programs designed to help others. In some universities, […]
Commuting gives students more housing options than on-campus living and it can be cost-effective depending on the place. Staying with parents means extra savings when it comes to tuition, and usually apartments a bit further from town cost less. Living off-campus can also mean long, tiring commutes and little time spent on campus. These long […]
Being a college student can be fun, but it can also come with an abundance of responsibilities. Eventually, you’ll find yourself running behind schedule and this will cause your stress to build up to unsafe levels. Then, your situation will worsen and you may even flunk out of school. Since tuition is so incredibly expensive, […]