College Journal — Page 5 of 93 — College Planning Center and Guides
Perhaps the number one question college students hear from from their loved ones is “What do you plan on doing with your degree?” For Liberal Arts and Humanities majors especially, the question is usually coated with condescension and expectations of failure. Most understand why. The economic downturn in 2008 made the job market competitive and […]
The fact that you have decided to go to college is extremely commendable. The kind of education and real life exposure you will get will serve you well throughout your adult life. However, you need to know that college isn’t cheap. Most people who went before you are now gainfully employed and still struggling to […]
When you think of debt, credit cards and personal loans are probably the first things that come to mind. You would be surprised to know that, besides mortgages, one other type of debt beats those two: student loan debt. Student loan debt is crippling Americans. In the United States alone, college graduates carry $1.5 trillion […]
Things are getting real this time as you are not only studying to excel in school – you are studying to prepare for life. You are taking up a degree to help prepare you for a career and the lessons you are learning will not only help you achieve good grades, but you need them […]
You need wheels while at college. So the question is how to finance college car while a college student without going into much debt.
University dorm rooms are notoriously uncomfortable. Between the institutional architecture and building materials, the less than ideal food, and the little privacy or personal space, surviving dorm life can be an art form in and of itself. Here are some tips for creating a nurturing life so you can make the most out of these […]
If you have recently graduated from college or are considering a career change, then you might be looking into the safety sector for career opportunities. Whether you want to impart advice to businesses or actively go out and work in the field, you will need to understand what experience and training are required from you. […]
The American economy has experienced major downturns over the last couple of decades. As a result, many people have turned to getting an education as a means of securing future employment for themselves. Sadly, those same post-secondary graduates quickly realized that their education was costing them more than they expected. With soaring tuition hikes and […]
Editor of online travel news site Skift, Dennis Schaal, once called traveling to other countries “the ultimate form of higher learning.” According to the American Gap Association, around 90% of students who take a year off college do return to their studies and actually obtain higher grades than their peers. Gap years are still far […]
For most people, choosing a college major is one of the biggest decisions they will make in their lifetime. Your major sets you down a path that will determine who you spend your time with, the subjects you will study, and the careers that will be available to you. Choosing a major that is fulfilling […]