If you want to go above and beyond most of your peers, consider getting a jumpstart on your classes before they start. After all, many...

Although you faced important exams in high school, college or university finals are more stressful and require more studying. Finals can make or break your campus...

Many schools, especially those in smaller conferences, allow students to try out for athletic teams in a process called walking on. Walk-on tryouts demand a lot of time...

Every college or university with a Greek life program handles it differently, but many students have false perceptions of fraternities and sororities because of pop...

After your first year of living on campus, you’ll have plenty of options for new living spaces like Greek housing, fancy dorms and off-campus housing....

It can be difficult to will yourself to work out after a day filled with lectures, obligations and studying. The good news is you don’t...

Living in a dorm is a part of the quintessential campus experience, but movies and television shows have perpetuated a few misconceptions about dorm life....

Winter break are made of a few wonderful weeks of rest, catching up with family and meeting up with friends. Still, there’s plenty of preparation to...

Finals week is nearly here and the prospect of spring break is the only thing motivating you to study. Yet a new problem dawns on...

Taking a leadership role is a great way to build a resume or gain experience. There are several ways to go about taking a leadership...

Of all the factors that can make or break your first semester of living on campus, your roommate is among the most important. Just like your classes,...

You only get one freshman orientation, so you want to go with an open mind and enthusiasm. It’s a new and busy process, but making...

Deciding which fraternity or sorority chapter to rush can be just as difficult as deciding to join Greek life in the first place. Going Greek can be...

Many students expect to graduate from a college or university in four years, but, for a majority of students, that’s not the case. Did you...

You’re bound to make a lot of new friends in an undergraduate program, yet your peers aren’t the only ones on campus you should form...

The sooner you decide on a major, the sooner you can land internships and ready yourself for a job by the time you graduate from a...

Colleges and universities host several free services that often are overlooked by students. These services can come in handy countless times throughout your time...

Colleges and universities offer a wide range of options for students looking to play sports. In theory, you can play as an up-and-coming all-star...

It can be daunting to head to campus while knowing only few people, or no one at all. So you should take advantage of...

Some of my fondest memories are of late summer nights with my high school friends just before we left for our colleges and universities....

So you moved in, said sweet goodbyes to your family and finally met your new roommate. Your freshman year is in full swing, yet there...

As much fun as living on campus is, here are a few rules to keep you safe if you venture out on a weekend....

Getting involved on campus is fundamental to the undergraduate experience. You can build your resume, make new friends, contribute to a great cause and...

Unless you’re going to school in California, Florida or another sunny locale, it’s possible that your first campus winter will be a chilly adjustment....

Picking your freshman year residence hall is a decision that can shape your entire first-year college experience. Here are some tips on how to...

Moving into a college dorm can be a daunting but exciting experience for a first-year student. Here are answers to some of the most...

College isn’t only about taking classes and earning a degree. It’s also an opportunity for you to be a part of groups and programs...

When you discover where you get into school, let it sink in, be classy and be kind. Read on for some tips for handling your...

Most community college students who would like to obtain a bachelor’s degree never do. Only 14% of students who start at a community college end up transferring and earning...

The summer before college can be a time to unwind from the stress of college admissions. But it is also a good time to prepare...

The perfect remedy for a homesick college student is to take a break and go home for the weekend. But if home is too far...

College life comes with a lot of changes; more responsibility, a rigorous academic schedule and a host of new opportunities. One of the most significant,...

Attending a four-year college or university to obtain a bachelor’s degree costs thousands of dollars. So students should consider the free services their potential...

It’s quite possible that your freshman dorm room is going to have a cinderblock wall. At least one, if not all four, will be painted...

If you want to be successful in college and after you graduate, you need to start college with a blueprint for your life. As soon...

Choosing to go to the same college or university as your high school best friend can be an incredibly fun experience. It can also...

Attending a college or university will lead to a career in which you can succeed and love what you do. But school is so much more...

Getting a campus job is never a bad idea, whether you are paying your own way through school or would just like a little...

Even brand-new dormitories can be a little short on space, which can be a challenging when you're trying to fit multiple people into one...

Textbooks are a sore subject for most college students, as they're known for being expensive, and some students complain that their professors barely use the...

College is exciting for a lot of reasons; you’re on your own, you feel like an adult and you’re meeting new people and learning new...

You know your academic history is a big factor in whether or not you’ll get into your dream school. So how can you choose classes...

The start of college is just a few weeks away. The prospect of cool classes, new friends, and more independence are all exciting, but there’s...