The Advantages to Study Groups in College
College students develop many skills that over time develop into great ways of studying. Study skills are very important in college due to the workload that is received. Sitting in…
Facebook Break-up Status – Spring Break Peaks
While Spring Break is an exciting time for many college students (destinations such as Lake Havasu, Las Vegas, Cancun, Baja, etc.), it’s also a time that sucks for many others. …
Scholarship Opportunities for Atheist Students
These days, students can find scholarships that are specially tailored just for them. Many are broken down into categories, such as ethnicity, gender, major and even religion. Each year new…
To Be or Not To Be (A College Graduate), That Is the Question!
If you are anything like me or many other people out there, you may be asking yourself, “Why should I go to college?” This question may have popped into your…
The 411 on Project REACH
In the world of financial aid, grants are highly sought after by students in all major degree programs. Like scholarships, grants are not loans so they do not have to…
One Cool Mobil App All Out-of-State Students Should Use to Feel at Home
Moving away from friends and family and settling onto a new campus in an entirely different city/state can be difficult for any college bound student. Those that have relocated to…
The First BeginCollege.com Meme: Your Typical College Student
What is a meme? Great question! A meme is a type of cultural symbol or social idea that gets spread across the internet (interwebz). This social idea is created and…
Drexel University Online: New Certificate Programs
Certificate programs have become one of the most popular options available in education today. Obtaining a certificate of completion in a particular areas of study takes less time, compared to…
UCLA’s Center for Community College Partnerships – Transfer Scholars Taking Action
This Spring 2012 semester, the UCLA’s Center for Community College Partnerships will be hosting the Spring Saturday Academy. This year’s focus will be “TRANSFER SCHOLARS TAKING ACTION!” In this case,…
Graduate Fellowships & Other Financial Aid for Native American & Alaskan Students
Students from underrepresented backgrounds typically do not have the same opportunities available to them when it comes to pursuing a higher education. Luckily, with more and more financial aid options…
