Nervous About College?
Thursday July 31, 2008
Right about now, students around the world are getting a big dose of butterflies. Leaving home was such a good idea a few months ago, but now it just sounds ... Read More
Read Well
Tuesday July 29, 2008
Remember those colorful posters on the walls of your school library--the ones that cheerfully encouraged you to read?
"Read in order to live."
(Gustave Flaubert)
"There is creative reading as well as creative ... Read More
Accommodations for Students With Learning Disabilities
Sunday July 27, 2008
One of the most successful students I ever knew had a learning disability that interfered with her ability to write. Though she eventually earned an A in my English class, ... Read More
Let Your College Professors Help You
Thursday July 24, 2008
We all know the stereotype of the college professor: aloof and absent-minded, tough as nails and old as the hills. And sure, you may run across a few old-timers who ... Read More
How to Succeed in English 101
Tuesday July 22, 2008
You've probably been taking courses in reading and writing since you were in first grade. And yet what's the one class that almost every first-year student in every American college ... Read More
Load Your Laptop With Free Google Tools
Sunday July 20, 2008
Unless you're a computer science major or a hard-core gamer, a low-end laptop (under $500) should meet your basic computing needs in college. And to keep costs low, consider loading ... Read More
Meet Your Roommate Before the Semester Begins
Friday July 18, 2008
Adjusting to a new roommate, whether on or off campus, can be a trying experience. You may get lucky and find a dear friend for life--one who shares your good ... Read More
Get the Facts About Financial Aid
Wednesday July 16, 2008
Remember the good old days when gas was three bucks a gallon and you could still afford a venti at Starbucks? That was, oh, about eight months ago--when you first ... Read More
Using a College Library
Monday July 14, 2008
If you think research means checking out the top 10 results of a Google search, it's time to leave high school behind. There's lots more online (and in books and ... Read More
Making the Move to a Dorm Room
Sunday July 13, 2008
You've probably already made a list of all the keepsakes, creature comforts, and basic necessities needed to make you feel at home in your new dorm room. And it's probably ... Read More
Stay in Touch with Friends & Family
Friday July 11, 2008
When you first move away from home and into college life, it's perfectly normal to feel a little homesick. Keeping in touch with friends and family is important during the ... Read More