With college football right around the corner, and the Preseason Top 25 Rankings already out, I have decided to put out my own little ranking. I will preface this by saying this is a total opinion piece (kind of like the AP and Coaches Polls that rank the teams), and the topic is one that [...]
Growing up in Mexico City, I was one of the few kids lucky enough to attend an American High School where the entire curriculum was in English. This was a fortunate scenario because enrollment in such a private high school not only ensured that I would become a fluent speaker of the English language, but [...]
The days are defined to deliberation. Philosophies are examined; mathematics are mastered; ancient words are deciphered and memorized. An education is an exercise in diligence, with students devoting themselves to their classes, their research, their many experiments. Such devotion deserves relief. Parties are integral to the college experience. Students need to step away from their [...]
College is an expensive time of life. While most people who are younger live with their parents and most people who are older have some cash they’ve managed to save up, college students are generally starting from scratch when it comes to their finances. While this is a good time to get one’s priorities in [...]
This is that most awesome time of the year when you finally get your dorm assignment and room number that’s destined to make you or break you with the ladies, you make that crazy awkward phone call to the stranger you’ll be bunking next to for the next year, and you start getting insanely anxious [...]
College isn’t all about studying; a girl has got to have a little fun! With the majority of college campuses having an even guy-to-girl ratio, you’re bound to find that one cute boy at a party or in your art history class that catches your eye. Well, here are 22 quick tips on how to get that [...]
I stumbled upon this website while looking for advice on how to succeed this coming year in college. This September I start my first year at San Diego State University and I want to make sure I am as prepared as I can be for the changes that are about to take place. I was [...]
Do you want to know how to study well? Are you aiming for a high GPA to get into the school of your dreams? Then you should definitely know how to study the best you can. Programs like engineering, Medical school, Nursing school, and Accounting require a high GPA and a dedicated student. Not only is it essential to have a high GPA for acceptance into these competitive programs but also to maintain a high GPA to stay in the program. If you have ever seen the enrollment verses the dropout rate of for example of Engineering Programs you will know it takes unbelievable determination to make it to graduation.
College campuses are designed with the students needs in mind. Whether you enjoy the fast-paced lifestyle of a bustling city or the laid-back routine of residing in suburbia, there’s always a need to get off campus. College transportation has become a key factor in deciding which school to attend, since many students enjoy venturing out [...]
Being an English major, I am always interested in the etymology of words. Recently I came across the history of a word that I knew well, but had never really studied: Amateur. The root of this word comes from the romantic languages. In French, the equivalent means “lover of” and comes from the Latin root [...]
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