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College students already live on a tight budget so finding ways to save money is always a priority. One way to save money is to cook your own food rather than eat out. For those who live in dorm rooms this can be especially challenging.If you are lucky you have a fridge and a microwave. You can … [Read more...]
Since today is 4/20 it seems fitting for a Buzzed article on marijuana and college students. Whatever way you say it 420, or 4:20 or 4/20, it has become a counterculture code word for marijuana use. First for those who may not be aware of the origins of 420 a little history.What is the origin of … [Read more...]
Graduation is at hand and college students are heading out into the world to start their careers. You have a degree, but do you have the soft skills that potential employers are looking for? You learn a lot in college in many subjects, but employers say many college graduates lack specific soft … [Read more...]
Balancing classes, studying and still having a social life can be hard. If you are not careful and get your priorities out of whack you can end up in academic distress. I ran across a good article on the Art of Manliness web site that gives some excellent tips on finding the right balance.From … [Read more...]
The U.S. Education department has released a letter to college financial aid officers urging them to use their “professional judgment” for students in financial distress. The letter reminds them that they have the authority under law to make adjustments, especially “during these challenging … [Read more...]
Some reports indicate almost one-third of college students admit to having missed at least one class because of their alcohol or drug use, and nearly one-quarter of students report bombing a test or project because of the aftereffects of drinking or doing drugs.Alcohol use can result in missing … [Read more...]
According to the preliminary results of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) 2009 student survey accounting and engineering graduates are doing better this year at securing jobs.Thirty-eight percent of bachelor’s-degree-level accounting grads that have applied for jobs … [Read more...]
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In today’s tough job market a college graduate or soon to be needs every … [Read More...]
Exam time is here and stress levels are up. You’re stuck indoors hitting the … [Read More...]
Gas prices continue to rise putting more of a squeeze of your budget. If you … [Read More...]
Almost everyone who goes to college will eventually end up at a party. At every … [Read More...]