College Journal — Page 2 of 103 — College Planning Center and Guides
There are plenty of reasons people look forward to going to college. It’s the first time many young adults experience their first taste of independence. You get to take classes in subjects you’re passionate about and try fun activities like clubs or Greek life. People also dream about opportunities designed specifically for college students, like […]
When choosing a college degree, conventional wisdom says that you should select the field that you are most interested in. And this is for a good reason, if you love what you’re doing, you’ll never feel like it’s work, right? However, not all passion and interests can guarantee that you’ll have a sustainable career in […]
When you are a new college student, living on your own is also a new experience. It is important to learn how to cope with situations in your household that might be easy to overcome or that might be an emergency. Here are some of the problems that can occur at your rental apartment or […]
There’s a lot to keep in mind when you start the search for your first apartment. With so many other concerns on your mind—roommates, furniture, and how in the world you’re going to feed yourself every day—you may feel tempted to settle for the first livable apartment you see. However, you can avoid many issues […]
As you head to college, you’ve probably already heard about the “Freshman 15” on more than one occasion. Some people think it’s a myth that you gain a lot of weight during your first year of college, but for some students, it’s a reality A study by Utah University found that 25% of college students […]
Being an entrepreneur is exciting! Maybe you have dreams of opening a small business after you graduate, or maybe you’ve already started, and business is booming. Either way, you’ll want to get a good sense of how much you should pay yourself. You’ll want to pay yourself at least something to show the IRS you’re […]
Even when you can access financial aid to help you to study, going to college is still expensive. The fact that you are usually living away from home means that your day to day living costs can be quite high. As a result, a lot of students have little choice but to work as well […]
There are many academic benefits to playing sports in high school, but there is also the opportunity to play college sports via a scholarship. There are plenty of other benefits that you can reap from college sports, such as it is looking good on a resume and the overall experience. Nonetheless, playing in college all […]
The weather outside may be frightful, but spring is right around the corner—and with it comes a brand new spring semester. After winter break’s lull, it can be hard to get back into the right mindset to tackle a new semester. Finding the time and motivation to get everything on your to-do list done can […]
If you’re a college student that has ambitious entrepreneurial plans for the future, there’s no better time to start planning than the present. Starting a business is a daunting task, and getting your ducks in a row early on in the process can be a wise investment of time and effort. It can allow you […]