College Journal — Page 143 of 211 — College Planning Center and Guides
As a parent, you want what’s best for your child. Unfortunately, the cost of living coupled with inflation and tuition costs reaching astronomical limits, has made life and saving much more difficult. Sure, you want your child to further their education and excel as much as possible, no matter he has to take help for […]
It has been many years since you cracked the spine of a textbook in a college course. When you look around the room, the seats initially begin to fill up with younger students. This momentarily makes you feel a little out of place. Especially when the professor walks in and looks a couple of decades […]
Freshman year of college can be quite a shock to the system. Many students find themselves simultaneously leaving home for the first time, moving in with strangers, taking on increasingly challenging workloads, getting a first job, and exploring their new found freedom and independence. It can be a lot to deal with all at once. […]
Heading off to university at the start of the school year is filled with fun, new experiences, and a dose of worry, too. You’ll probably be excited to meet your roommates, see the campus again, and live on your own for the first time. Moving into a new dorm room is stressful enough without it […]
Instead of borrowing money for a car, such as an auto loan, an easier way to purchase a car is to simply save up for one. Not only does it improve your chances of scoring a deal at a car dealership, but it can also save you multiple thousands of dollars in loan interest. Below, […]
A large portion of today’s workforce faces the dilemma of whether or not to pursue a master’s degree. With the bevvy of distance education programs available to working professionals, it has never been easier to pursue graduate education. But there is still a high degree of uncertainty. The high tuition costs associated with master’s degree […]
Renting a home or apartment has its share of pros and cons compared to owning. The foremost being more financially feasible, particularly for younger people with less of a credit history. The cons mainly come from being beholden to a landlord. While most landlords are reasonable people, they can be discouraged from renting to you […]
Choosing a college major can be a difficult decision. How do you know if you are making the best choice for the future? Will your degree help you find a job after you graduate? Is what the market needs now, the same that will be needed in four years? When choosing which degree to pursue, […]
Going to study abroad is daunting – it’s a huge challenge, and the fact that you’ve decide to do it shows your strength of character. Although it’s a brave thing for you to do, the chances are that you won’t regret it. However, you will get nervous, homesick and confused at times, but this will […]
When students move away from home and into their first adult living space, they are generally so happy to have a new measure of freedom that design is the last thing on their minds. While this is understandable, it is not optimal. When you have a space of your own that is designed properly it […]