Electives are one of the best parts of college — you can finally take that class in underwater basket weaving or sign language that you’ve always wanted to try. But with so many options, it can be hard to decide which ones to take. There’s a balance to strike between your interests and what’s actually…
Getting into medical school has always been a challenge. The selection process is grueling, and competition is fierce. You’d think that once you’ve been accepted, the hardest part would be over. But for many students, the real challenge begins after they’ve received their white coats. The transition from undergraduate student to medical student can be…
Getting into law school can be quite challenging. Are you up for the challenge? If you are, your dream of becoming a lawyer by pursuing a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree can easily become a reality. According to Forbes law schools can be quite expensive, and a study at Gallup and AccessLex Institute found that only…
My little Pluto has been by my side through thick and thin, and I couldn’t be more grateful. He’s always been a loyal companion, and even though he’s not the brightest bulb in the bunch, he knows how to make me laugh. I think it’s safe to say that I’m pretty attached to my furry…
A friend of mine was studying abroad in the United States and was always complaining about how expensive everything was. One day, he went to Walmart to buy some groceries and came out shocked at how much cheaper everything was compared to back home. He immediately called me up and said, “You’ve got to come…
School is expensive, and many people rely on financial aid (usually student loans) to pay for it. But sometimes, the amount of aid you qualify for is more than you need to pay for your education. That’s where refund checks come into play. The system works like this: you apply for financial aid, then, once…
Getting accepted into a college or university is a great achievement, even better when you get accepted into more than one! Once you’ve chosen which college you would like to go to, it’s important to decline the place offered to you by other colleges. A quick, polite, and clear response is essential. This will also…
As a college student, you have a few different options when it comes to acquiring textbooks. You can buy them, of course, either new or used from the campus bookstore, online retailers, or local bookstores. You could also rent them, though this option is often more expensive than buying in the long run. College is…