Journal — College Planning Center and Guides
Being a college student often means limited time and funds when it comes to preparing food. Fortunately, meals with few ingredients can be healthy, easy to prepare, and cost effective. Below are four examples for busy students. Classic Dinner Everyone has occasions when they crave the comfort of a familiar meal. Grilled cheese with a […]
Going off to college is exciting, and it also drums up a lot of nerves. Plan and prepare, but remember that a lot of what you’ll experience doesn’t come with a roadmap. You have to put yourself out there and be willing to adjust to whatever comes your way. Try not to worry so much […]
If you are examining all aspects associated with attending graduate school and earning an advanced degree, you may be wondering what type of degree you should pursue. Each advanced degree can open specific doors for you going forward. It may also affect your finances and many other aspects of your life. Therefore, you should not […]
Learning about retirement in college might seem like an unnecessary use of time and resources. After all, aren’t people in college looking to start their careers, not end them? However, it’s crucial for people to learn about how to handle their finances at as early of an age as possible. Here are five reasons why […]
Being adequately prepared for college can be challenging and seem overwhelming. One can neither be too early nor too late to take the necessary steps in financial preparations for college. The earlier you start saving, the better. You will be grateful later when you comfortably go through college. If you are well prepared, you will […]
One of the most common challenges that many young adults face when heading to college is attempting to fund their education. Most people take out student loans, which can accumulate and are difficult to pay in full over time. If you want to complete college debt-free, there are a few ways to cash flow the […]
Don’t feel bad if you’re unsure of what path you want to take as you grow older and mature. There isn’t a wrong or right way to get ahead in this world. You have to stick with what makes sense for you and remain confident in your choice. Don’t assume one course or the other […]
With many businesses embracing remote working, it makes sense that the education sector would follow the trend and move online, too. While many people argue that studying online is no replacement for the authentic college experience, this mode of learning does have its advantages. Earning a degree in your own time means you can be […]
Far more than just being a place to learn, a college or university is a setting in which people make new friends and have new and exciting life experiences. If you go through your college years without fully embracing the college experience, you’re missing out. Here are four things every college freshman should try to […]
College is tough! An incoming college freshman has no idea just how different things are about to be from the days of hanging out with friends, eating mom’s peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and watching old war movies in history class. For most, going to college is the first time young people are truly on […]