Academics

Buzzed – 420 Marijuana Use and College Students

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 4/20, 420 or 4:20? One explanation of the origin of the term stems from a story about a group of six … [Read more...]

New Year’s Resolutions For College Students

It is a new year and time to make those New Year’s resolutions. Most people make them, maybe stick with them for a short time and then they are forgotten. Usually the reasons are not enough time, not enough energy or too difficult. There is a method you can use to stick to your New Year’s resolutions regardless of the time, energy or difficulty. With a busy life the key to reaching your goals … [Read more...]

Your Major and Where The Jobs Will Be By 2016

One of the hardest decision any college student makes is what to major in. The fallout from the current tough economic times will likely be felt for many years to come. Because of this the job market may have changed considerably since you first thought of a major. The Bureau of Labor Statistics current “Occupations Outlook Handbook” gives us a glimpse of job market may look like by 2016. It … [Read more...]

Study Shows Less Than 55% of College Students Graduate in 6 Years

In his first speech to Congress, President Obama promised that "by 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world." Diplomas and Dropouts: Which Colleges Actually Graduate Their Students (and Which Don't), released today by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), exposes the dramatic variation in completion rates across nearly 1,400 colleges and universities. Less … [Read more...]

Pick-A-Prof Adds Applications to Facebook Social Network

Most college students are familiar with ratemyprofessor.com. You can go to the site, click on the class and see how others rate the professor. Since the information provided are opinions it is not really that useful. Pick-A-Prof is gives you more information that just opinions. Pick-A-Prof has posted the number of A-F's given by EVERY professor in EVERY course at most campuses and lets you compare … [Read more...]

Buzzed – Alcohol and Academics Don’t Mix Well

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 class, doing poorly on tests or projects, disciplinary issues, or other problems. The following statistics … [Read more...]

InLikeMe’s 2009 College Admissions Planning Guide

InLikeMe.com is “The College Admission & Student Aid Resource Hub “. They are offering a free guide “InLikeMe's 2009 College Admissions Planning Guide” you can download. While intended for college bound high school students the guide contains some useful information. Stay Focused on Academics Keep Active, Be A Leader & Enhance Your “Hook” Register & Prep for SAT / … [Read more...]