Living College Archives — Page 6 of 22 — College Planning Center and Guides
Many people have fears about adjusting to college life. Will the campus they pick be safe? Will they feel supported in their goals? Will they get along well with their roommates? All of these are valid questions that students will have their freshman year. While visiting campus and talking to your school counselor are all […]
There’s been a lot of talk about this so called emotional intelligence recently. So what exactly is it and why is it important? Essentially, EI is how we perceive and understand what is going on around us emotionally and then choose how to feel, think, and act accordingly. It is the ability to recognize our […]
Once you realize that drug addiction is taxing on your mind and body, it’s time to begin thinking about what steps need to be implemented for the purpose of overcoming the substance abuse issue. If you’re ready to recover from drug addiction so you can lead the life of freedom and fulfillment you deserve, implement […]
Whether you’re heading off to Daytona Beach for spring break, or back home for Thanksgiving, you’ll want to take some basic precautions to maintain and protect your campus apartment while you’re away. Everything from cleaning your apartment before setting off – rather than having to deal with it when you get back – to asking […]
For college students who live off campus, expenses can easily become overwhelming. From monthly rent to everyday food and drinks, it’s easy to see why some choose the controlled environment that campus living offers. However, living away from school grounds isn’t necessarily impossible, even for those with the tightest budgets. For those who get creative, […]
Are you starting college soon or have you recently started a college course? This should be the most exciting and enjoyable time of your life. However, things do go wrong for some students and you need to reduce the likelihood of anything bad happening while you’re a student. Below are some tips that will help […]
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 […]